Pelagora Docs
Developer documentation for the open source network for peer-to-peer commerce.
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Quick StartGet a Beacon running in under 5 minutes. Install, configure, and publish your first Ref to the network.Architecture OverviewUnderstand how Beacons, the PIM protocol, and DHT discovery work together to form the network.Build a SkillExtend your Beacon with custom Skills — add new routes, MCP tools, and DHT message handlers.
Glossary
Key terms and concepts used across the Pelagora ecosystem. See full glossary →
BeaconThe node software you run to connect to the Pelagora network.PIM ProtocolThe shared type system for structuring and exchanging commerce data.RefA reference to a physical item — the basic unit of inventory in Pelagora.MCP ServerAI integration surface connecting agents and tools to your Beacon.SkillA plugin that extends your Beacon with new routes, tools, and message handlers.DHTDistributed Hash Table — decentralized peer discovery without a central server.