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Overview

Specode includes a built-in HIPAA Compliance Agent that scans your codebase for potential HIPAA violations - no setup required. Run it on demand from the Compliance Center inside the AI Coder whenever you want to check your app’s compliance.

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How It Works

The agent uses a multi-agent system to maximize accuracy:
  1. Two independent AI agents scan your code in parallel
  2. A third agent merges and verifies the results to reduce false positives
  3. Issues are categorized by severity: Critical, High, Medium, Low
Once issues are flagged, you can copy them into the AI Coder chat and ask it to fix them. After applying fixes, re-run the agent and it will automatically mark resolved issues as complete.

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What It Checks

The agent currently covers a focused subset of HIPAA rules, including:
  • Authentication and session security
  • Data handling practices
  • Common compliance pitfalls
Additional categories will be added over time.

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Usage

  1. Open your project in the AI Coder
  2. Click the shield icon in the toolbar to open the Compliance Center
The shield icon (highlighted) opens the Compliance Center
  1. Click Run Scan
  2. Review flagged issues by severity
  3. Copy any issue into the AI Coder chat to get a fix
  4. Re-run the scan to verify fixes

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Good to Know

  • Each full scan takes roughly 3-4 minutes and costs approximately 1 credit
  • The agent includes automatic retry if a scan fails mid-run
  • All scan history is saved so you can track your compliance progress over time
The HIPAA Compliance Agent helps identify potential issues in your code, but it does not guarantee full HIPAA compliance on its own. Always consult with a compliance professional for your specific requirements.