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Docs / Developer Guide

Developer Guide

Technical reference for contributors and developers working on the Vellum Assistant platform. These docs cover architecture, security internals, the API surface, and the agent-driven development workflow.

Architecture

Platform domains, repo structure, and how the runtime, clients, and gateway fit together.

Security & Permissions

Sandbox model, credential storage, trust rules, and permission modes.

Features & Capabilities

Integrations, dynamic skill authoring, browser automation, attachments, and media embeds.

API & Communication

SSE event stream, event payloads, connection management, and remote access via SSH.

Development Workflow

Claude Code slash commands, parallel PR execution, review loops, and the release pipeline.

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