Archipelag.io Documentation
Distributed compute for AI inference. Submit jobs, contribute resources, earn credits. Everything you need to build on and operate within the network.
Getting Started
Set up the platform, run your first inference job, and learn the core concepts of distributed compute.
Get started →Platform
Chat, image generation, credits, Island pairing, Browser Island, and everything in the web app.
Explore platform →Architecture
Coordinator, Island, NATS messaging, workload containers, and how they fit together.
Explore architecture →API Reference
REST API for jobs, Islands, workloads, billing, and health. OpenAI-compatible chat completions endpoint.
API reference →SDKs
Python and JavaScript/React SDKs for submitting jobs and streaming inference results.
SDK docs →Cargo Registry
Karma reputation, trust levels, publisher tiers, KYC verification, and Cargo Registry security.
Cargo Registry docs →Guides
Step-by-step tutorials for publishing workloads, operating Islands, and troubleshooting common issues.
Browse guides →Reference
Detailed reference for the Karma reputation system, job states, Island capabilities, and configuration.
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