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Runtime Modes (CORE / RESOURCE / STANDALONE)

Modes​

OpenCore server runtime operates in one explicit mode.

CORE​

  • Authoritative runtime for shared framework boundaries.
  • Usually hosts principal/auth/session providers.
  • Other resources can delegate through ports/remote adapters.

RESOURCE​

  • Feature resource that depends on CORE for shared state.
  • Uses the same API surface, with remote-backed implementations where needed.

STANDALONE​

  • Self-contained runtime with no external CORE dependency.
  • Useful for small servers, isolated modules, and tests.

Example​

import { init } from '@open-core/framework/server'

await init({ mode: 'CORE' })

Choosing a Mode​

  • Pick CORE for central authority and multi-resource scaling.
  • Pick RESOURCE for modular gameplay resources attached to CORE.
  • Pick STANDALONE for simple deployments.