fluxrig
fluxrig is a high-performance connectivity and protocol orchestration platform for distributed mission-critical infrastructure.
It provides a unified control plane to route, transform, and monitor data streams across heterogeneous environments (from industrial IoT sensors to global payment networks). fluxrig transforms complex, siloed technical debt into a standardized, configuration-driven data flow.
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Looking for a quick start? Check out the Architecture Overview or explore our Industry Use Cases.
Why fluxrig?
FluxRig is designed for environments where data integrity and edge autonomy are non-negotiable.
- Edge-to-Cloud Orchestration: Manage thousands of distributed nodes as a single cohesive system.
- Protocol Agnostic: Native support for ISO8583, JSON, Protobuf, and legacy binary protocols.
- Configuration over Code: Deploy complex routing and transformation logic via declarative YAML: no custom coding required for standard integrations.
- Sovereign Autonomy: Edge nodes operate independently, ensuring business continuity even during backhaul outages.
Design philosophy: The professional audio logic
We borrow our architectural nomenclature from professional audio engineering to describe complex data flows with both precision and scale:
- The Gear: A modular unit of logic (e.g., an ISO8583 codec or a Modbus adapter).
- The Rack: An edge node agent that hosts and executes multiple Gears (like a stage rack).
- The Mixer: The central Front of House (FOH) control plane that manages the fleet and aggregates telemetry.
Technical Architecture
Core Entities
| Entity | Technical Role | Analogy |
|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Central control plane and entity registry. | Mixing Console |
| Rack | Distributed edge node executing local logic. | Equipment Rack |
| Gear | Modular functional unit (Native or Wasm). | Effect Pedal |
| Wire | Persistent, ordered message queue (NATS). | Signal Path |
| Snake | Secure, multiplexed mTLS tunnel. | Audio Snake |
| fluxMsg | Standardized internal data structure (CBOR). | High-Fi Signal |
Choose your journey
For Operators & SREs
Maintain maximum uptime and operational visibility. fluxrig provides the tools to orchestrate distributed racks, manage immutable snapshots, and analyze high-fidelity telemetry in real-time.
- Deployment architecture & binaries →
- Operations & CLI reference →
- Technical configuration (Mixer/Rack) →
- Telemetry & analytics guide →
For Developers & SDK Users
Build specialized processing logic with minimal overhead. Leverage the Native Go SDK to create custom protocol drivers or use the declarative Bento Gear for high-speed message transformation.
- Writing your first Native Gear →
- SDK reference & contract →
- Bento Gear declarative logic →
- Gears ecosystem reference →
For Architects & Security Teams
Design resilient, sovereign data planes. fluxrig allows for the design of complex, multi-actor topologies that enforce strict data isolation, zero-trust connectivity, and deterministic execution.
- System foundation & core principles →
- Security & identity architecture →
- Network & message flow integrity →
- Industry use case spectrums →
