What is Distr?
Distr is an open source software distribution platform built for multiple deployment scenarios. It enables software and AI companies to distribute applications and artifacts to self-managed environments.
Distr provides distribution tooling for self-managed, BYOC, air-gapped, and edge deployments while giving vendors visibility and control throughout the application lifecycle.
Architecture
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Distr in Short
Section titled “Distr in Short”| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔄 Multiple distribution models | Distr supports fully self-managed, assisted self-managed, BYOC, air-gapped, and edge deployments to meet any customer requirement. |
| 🛠️ Works with existing tools | Distr integrates with Docker, Helm, and all OCI-compliant tools as well as GitHub Actions fitting easily into established workflows. |
| 🔒 Built for enterprise security | Supports air-gapped environments and token based private registry access |
| 📦 Multiple package formats | Distributes Docker Compose files, Helm charts and any OCI-compliant artifact. |
| 🔍 Complete visibility | Centralized monitoring of deployment status, versions, and health across all customer environments. |
| 📋 Deployment flexibility | Available as both a managed SaaS and a self-hosted solution |
| 📱 Dual portal system | Vendor Portal for complete control and Customer Portal for simplified, white-labeled end-customer access. |
Who is Distr for?
Section titled “Who is Distr for?”Distr helps:
- Software vendors who need to distribute applications and artifacts to customer-controlled environments
- AI companies deploying AI software components across various deployment scenarios
- Enterprise platform teams managing internal software distribution
- Operations teams who need visibility into distributed deployments
What can I do with Distr?
Section titled “What can I do with Distr?”Distr enables you to:
- Distribute software to any environment, from cloud to air-gapped
- Manage deployments with visibility across all customer environments and customer controlled deployments
- Enforce licensing down to the application version level, and with tag-based access controls for individual artifacts
- Track consumption and health status and the download count of artifacts and applications across your customer base
- White-label the customer experience to align with your brand and onboard end-customers quickly
Where do I start?
Section titled “Where do I start?”Get started with Distr in minutes. Follow the quickstart guide to complete your first tutorials and learn how to use the platform effectively.