Flowchart: Content Resolution Layer
This flowchart details the process of resolving a lightweight ContentSearchResult object into a detailed, installable ContentManifest.
Resolution Strategy Matrix:
| Resolver Type | Input Source | Processing Method | Output Manifest | SourceType |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalManifest | *.manifest.json files | Direct file reading | File paths | Copy |
| GitHub | Release API endpoints | Asset enumeration | Download URLs | Remote |
| ModDB | Web page scraping | HTML parsing | Archive URL | Package |
| GenericCatalog | Publisher catalog JSON | Catalog parsing + release selection | Artifact URLs | Remote |
| CNCLabs | CNCLabs API | API query + manifest factory | Archive URL | Package |
GenericCatalogResolver Details:
The GenericCatalogResolver is the primary resolver for publisher-created content. It:
- Receives a CatalogContentItem reference from the discoverer
- Selects the appropriate release version (latest or user-specified)
- Extracts artifact metadata (filename, downloadUrl, sha256, sizeBytes)
- Resolves dependencies recursively (same-catalog and cross-publisher)
- Builds a complete ContentManifest with all files and dependencies
This resolver enables the decentralized publisher model where content creators host their own catalogs and artifacts.