Open-source legacy

Blocklet Server

Formerly ABT Node

Continues inARC

The server that hosted blocklets as subprocesses. ARC is where that work continues; the subprocess hosting model is not being carried forward.

This page preserves the original product and its related materials.

Open source

The code is open source. We are updating this page with its repository link.

Repository link coming soon

Once called: ABT Node
Documentation: blocklet-cli blocklet-developer blocklet-sdk-browser blocklet-sdk-nodejs blocklet-server-js blocklet-service blocklet-spec blocklet-ui-react createblocklet

The server that hosted blocklets as subprocesses. ARC is where that work continues; the subprocess hosting model is not being carried forward.

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Blocklet CLI legacy
A comprehensive guide for developers on @blocklet/cli library, covering installation and its features.
Blocklet Platform legacy
Guide to understand and build on our blocklet platform
Blocklet SDK (Browser) legacy
@blocklet/js-sdk is the client-side JavaScript SDK for Blocklet, helping developers build Blocklet apps.
Blocklet SDK (Node.js) legacy
@blocklet/sdk is a Blocklet SDK for developers to build apps in Node.js and integrate systems.
Blocklet Server SDK (Node.js) legacy
@blocklet/server-js is an official JS library for devs to connect web apps to Blocklet Server in Node.js
Blocklet Service legacy
A suite of reusable, out-of-the-box services for blocklets, including authentication, notifications, and more, designed for both end-user management and developer integration.

Blocklet
A Blocklet is ARC's deployable unit. It keeps an application's declared content, configuration, and runtime needs together, so the unit being run is easier to understand and manage.