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NORA

Introduction

NORA (No-nonsense Open Registry for Artifacts) is a multi-protocol artifact registry built with Rust.

What is NORA?

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NORA is a lightweight, fast, and open-source alternative to heavyweight artifact registries like Nexus and Artifactory.

Key Features

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  • Multi-Protocol Support: Docker, Maven, npm, Cargo, PyPI
  • Lightweight: 32 MB binary, <100 MB RAM usage
  • Fast: 3 second startup time
  • Open Source: MIT License

Why Choose NORA?

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Traditional artifact registries are:

  • ❌ Heavy (4GB+ RAM)
  • ❌ Slow to start (30-60 seconds)
  • ❌ Expensive or proprietary

NORA is:

  • ✅ Lightweight (<100 MB RAM)
  • ✅ Fast (3 second startup)
  • ✅ Free and open source

Next Steps

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