Extensions
Detailed documentation for every Forge extension module
This section documents every extension package in extensions/* with module-specific details.
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Core Patterns
How extensions register services, load config, and integrate with Vessel and app lifecycle.
Complete Catalog
All extension packages and import paths in one reference.
By Category
Data and Storage
Grove (database), cache, search, and Trove (object storage). Legacy Database and Storage extensions are deprecated.
Messaging
Events, queue workers, Kafka, and MQTT.
Transport and RPC
gRPC, GraphQL, oRPC, and MCP transport surfaces.
Realtime and Media
Streaming, WebRTC, and HLS for real-time systems.
Platform and Infrastructure
Bastion (API gateway), discovery, scheduling, operations UI, and consensus. Legacy Gateway extension is deprecated.
Security and Access
Authentication, security controls, and feature flags.
AI
Cortex, Shield, Sentinel, Weave, and Nexus. Legacy AI extension is deprecated.
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