Ethereal Core
Engineering the Future. Building with Purpose.
Vision • Mission • Product • Architecture • Roadmap • Contributing • Security
Version: 1.0 Status: Active Owner: Ethereal Core Last Updated: July 2026
Ethereal Core is an engineering company building intelligent enterprise platforms. We design modular, cloud-native systems that enable organizations to develop, deploy, and operate digital products at scale — with artificial intelligence as a foundational capability rather than an afterthought.
Our platform provides the building blocks that engineering teams need to ship enterprise-grade software: identity, organizations, workflow orchestration, AI gateways, knowledge management, and more. Each module is independently deployable, API-first, and built on clean architecture principles.
| Domain | Description |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Platforms | Modular systems for identity, organizations, billing, audit, and compliance |
| AI Infrastructure | AI gateways, agent orchestration, LLM integration, and knowledge management |
| Cloud Native Applications | Microservices, event-driven systems, and containerized workloads |
| Industry Solutions | Vertical modules for healthcare, government, and education |
For a complete description of the platform, see PRODUCT.md.
Ethereal Core is built on a modern, opinionated technology stack:
- Backend: C# / .NET
- Frontend: Angular / TypeScript
- APIs: REST, gRPC
- Messaging: RabbitMQ
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Cache: Redis
- Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
- Infrastructure: Cloud-native, multi-cloud
For architectural details, see ARCHITECTURE.md.
We build software that lasts. Our engineering principles prioritize long-term maintainability, developer experience, and operational reliability. Key tenets include:
- API First — Every capability is exposed through well-designed APIs
- AI Native — Intelligence is embedded at the platform level, not bolted on
- Cloud Native — Designed for containers, orchestration, and elastic infrastructure
- Security by Design — Security is a constraint, not a feature
- Modular Architecture — Independent modules with clear boundaries and contracts
For the full set of engineering principles, see ENGINEERING_PRINCIPLES.md.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| VISION.md | Long-term company vision |
| MISSION.md | Company mission statement |
| VALUES.md | Core values and cultural principles |
| PRODUCT.md | Platform and product overview |
| ARCHITECTURE.md | System architecture and technical design |
| ROADMAP.md | Multi-year product roadmap |
| ENGINEERING_PRINCIPLES.md | Engineering philosophy and design principles |
| CODING_STANDARDS.md | Language and framework coding standards |
| CONTRIBUTING.md | Contribution guidelines |
| CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md | Community code of conduct |
| SECURITY.md | Security policy and vulnerability reporting |
| SUPPORT.md | Support channels and resources |
| GOVERNANCE.md | Project governance and decision-making |
| MAINTAINERS.md | Maintainers and ownership |
| COMMERCIAL.md | Commercial licensing and services |
| COPYRIGHT.md | Copyright ownership |
| TRADEMARKS.md | Trademark policy |
| NOTICE | Legal notices |
| LICENSE | Software license |
| CHANGELOG.md | Release changelog |
| RELEASE_POLICY.md | Release management policy |
| VERSIONING.md | Versioning strategy |
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/etherealcore/platform.git
cd platform
# Start the development environment
docker compose up -d
# Run database migrations
dotnet ef database update --project src/EtherealCore.Platform
# Start the API server
dotnet run --project src/EtherealCore.Platform.Api
# Start the frontend
cd src/web && npm install && npm startDetailed setup instructions are available in the contributing guide: CONTRIBUTING.md.
- GitHub Discussions: Questions, ideas, and community conversations
- GitHub Issues: Bug reports and feature requests
- Security: Report vulnerabilities via SECURITY.md
See SUPPORT.md for all available support channels.
Ethereal Core uses a structured governance model. Decisions are made through RFCs and Architecture Decision Records. See GOVERNANCE.md for details.
Ethereal Core is licensed under the Business Source License 1.1. See LICENSE for the full license text and COMMERCIAL.md for commercial licensing options.
- COPYRIGHT.md — Copyright ownership
- TRADEMARKS.md — Trademark policy
- NOTICE — Third-party notices
© 2026 Ethereal Core. All rights reserved.