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# GuardianDB

## Overview

This component serves as a centralised registry for all deployed artefacts and associated process metadata. When deployed, it enables Joule processes to be automatically initialized at startup by providing them with the necessary pod use cases and dependency information. This eliminates the need for manual configuration or intervention during system bootstrapping.

### Key features

* Registry for all deployed assets
* Startup Joule process priming
* Process runtime information

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This feature is currently in beta version as of May 2025. Please contact [Fractalworks](mailto:undefined) for further information.
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