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Specification: Build an offline/CLI-first orchestration engine.
Requirements: Simplicity, AI-first, Offline-first, CLI-first, prioritize security/bug-fixes over features, Go 1.25+.
Constraints: Simpler than Nomad, far simpler than Kubernetes.
Out of scope: K8s complexity.
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Project: Orchestration Engine

Vision

A minimalist, offline-first, CLI-first orchestration engine inspired by HashiCorp Nomad, prioritizing stability, security, and simplicity over feature richness.

Objective

Build a lightweight system to manage and execute workloads across a set of nodes, keeping complexity far below that of Kubernetes.

Requirements

  • CLI First: Primary interaction through a CLI tool.
  • Offline First: Functional without constant internet connectivity.
  • AI First: Designed to be easily discoverable and manageable by AI agents.
  • Stability & Security: Prioritize security fixes and bug fixes over new features.
  • Language: Written in Go 1.25+.
  • Simplicity: Minimalist implementation, avoiding the "K8s complexity trap".

Constraints

  • No web UI as a primary requirement.
  • Must not implement K8s-level complexity.
  • Feature development must move slowly to ensure stability.

Out of Scope

  • Full-blown Kubernetes-compatible API.
  • Complex cloud-provider integrations.
  • GUI-based management consoles.