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Arupa is a plugin-based server management tool. You run one Kernel, then add plugins for the management features you need.

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The Kernel

The Arupa Kernel is the host process. It provides the HTTP and Socket.IO server, loads plugins, and applies shared authentication and access rules. The Kernel does not provide a complete management interface by itself.

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Plugins

Plugins are packages that add features to the Kernel. A plugin can provide HTTP routes, static files, and Socket.IO namespaces. Core plugins provide the essential parts of an Arupa installation; you can add more plugins as needed.

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What to do next

  1. Install the Kernel with a binary or Docker.
  2. Get the packages you need from the Coreplugins documentation.
  3. Install the plugin packages and configure users and access rules before making Arupa available to others.