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Introduction

FLNet is a platform for executing reproducible, governed scientific tools in a controlled runtime environment.

At a high level, FLNet provides:

  • Standardized tool runtime interface (tools implement domain logic, the platform implements orchestration)
  • Isolated execution (production runs are strictly containerized)
  • End-to-end traceability (configuration, inputs, outputs, and telemetry are captured as provenance)
  • Live observability (status transitions, logs, and metrics streamed via WebSocket)
  • Security controls (OAuth2/OIDC authentication, runtime credential injection, policy enforcement)

Mental model​

Think of FLNet as two cooperating layers:

  • Tool layer (inside the container): scientific logic, deterministic transformations, model training/inference, evaluations
  • Platform layer (control plane): authentication, validation, orchestration, lifecycle control, provenance storage, auditing
  • Architecture at a glance - components and data/control flows
  • Security & trust model - where trust is placed and how risks are controlled
  • FAQ - common operational questions (dev vs prod, inputs/outputs, failures)