Docs

Public system notes for
how DaedalMap works.

This section is for product and system explanations that should live on the public site: how the engine works, how packs are organized, and how hosted and local use fit together.

System

How It Works

A high-level explanation of the open engine, maintained pack model, runtime catalogs, and why the map product is built this way.

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Data

Packs

The public explanation of pack structure, release tiers, and the difference between a durable pack library and a hosted runtime.

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Metadata

Source Data

The public-facing source sheet format for packs: maintainer, methodology, update dates, coverage, and caveats.

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Coverage

Source Map

A public-facing coverage map that shows the source families currently in play, what they cover, and where the strongest maintained packages exist today.

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Workspace

Accounts

Why login exists, what a settings-backed workspace should mean, and how persistence differs between guest and signed-in use.

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Contribute

Make A Pack

A scaffolded walkthrough for contributors who want to build a source pack, document it, and move it toward QA and release.

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Deployment

Hosted vs Local

The practical difference between using DaedalMap in the hosted app, local analyst mode, or a self-hosted environment.

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Deployment

Self-Host

The current self-host path through the open GitHub repo, plus the longer-term direction toward a simpler native install.

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Reference

FAQ

Quick answers to the main questions about the engine, packs, hosted access, contributor workflows, and self-hosting.

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