Simple files.

Real results.

Show business owners how simple files and folders can achieve real business goals, human readable, human editable, and 100% yours.

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Your workspace

Just folders and files. That's it.

Why Southgate Works

No vendor lock-in
Works with any AI
Scales with your business
Plain text files
Human readable
Version controllable
Portable
Observable
Simple
Plain Files
Markdown and folders. Any AI model can read them. Any human can edit them.
Clear Structure
Numbered stages, explicit contracts. You always know where things are.
Human Control
Review at every step. Edit any file. The system picks up whatever you leave.

About Southgate

We teach and consult on the Interpretable Context Methodology (ICM), a way to organise work using plain files and folders that any AI model can read and any human can understand.

2+

Years of ICM

50+

Workspaces Built

How It Works Step-by-Step Guide

Simple files, real results. No complex software required.

Write Contracts
Each folder has a CONTEXT.md that explains what it does, what it reads, and what it writes.
Organise Stages
Number folders by sequence. 01_research, 02_script, 03_build. The structure is the workflow.
Human Review
Edit any output file between stages. The agent picks up whatever you leave there.
Ship It
Status is visible by scanning folders. No dashboards needed. The filesystem is the state.

How We Help You

Choose the path that works for you.

Done-for-You
I build your ICM workspace for you. You get a structure that works, without learning the methodology from scratch.
Coaching
I teach you to build and maintain your own ICM workspace. You learn the skills, you own the system.
Free Content
YouTube videos and blog posts teaching ICM principles. Practical examples you can copy.

Ready to get started?

Book a free discovery call to see if ICM is right for your business.

Get in Touch

All Your Workflows In One Place

Content creation, client onboarding, website management — all organised with simple files and folders.

Discover Why People Love Southgate

Real results from real businesses.

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Small Business Owner
@smallbiz
Finally, a system I can actually understand. No more scattered apps.
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Content Creator
@creator
My YouTube pipeline runs like clockwork now. Simple folders, real results.
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Agency Founder
@agency
We onboard clients in half the time. The structure speaks for itself.
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Consultant
@consultant
No vendor lock-in. Just files I own and can edit anytime.
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Product Manager
@pm
Finally, a workflow that doesn't require a developer to maintain.
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Freelancer
@freelancer
I can hand off work to contractors and they know exactly what to do.

Frequently Asked Questions

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