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# Open Data, Workflow, File Storage
All Your Documents (and Metadata and Settings) Are Belong to You!
### Open Source App
Nimbalyst itself is open source. The full source code is published at [github.com/nimbalyst](https://github.com/nimbalyst) so you can audit how your files, sessions, and settings are handled, build your own version, or contribute back.
### Open Storage of Content and Status in Markdown
* **Human-readable format**: All plans, documents, tasks, and status tracking use standard markdown files
* **Version control ready**: Plain text files work seamlessly with Git for history and collaboration
* **YAML frontmatter**: Structured metadata stored as YAML at the top of markdown files
* **No proprietary formats**: Edit your files with any text editor, never locked into a specific tool
* **Transparent tracking**: Plan status, progress, and metadata all visible and editable in the markdown source
### Open Storage of Workflow and Config in Coding Agent Commands
* **Slash commands**: Custom workflows stored in `.claude/commands/` directory as markdown files
* **Project instructions**: Repository-specific guidance in `CLAUDE.md` checked into your codebase
* **Local configuration**: Settings and preferences stored in standard application directories
* **Portable workflows**: Share your custom commands and workflows by committing them to version control
* **No vendor lock-in**: All configuration uses open standards and readable formats
### Open Storage of Your Files in Your File Tree or Github
* **File system first**: Local documents are stored directly in your local file system
* **Optional team workspace**: Files explicitly promoted to Nimbalyst Teams gain a shared copy that flows through Cloudflare encrypted in transit and at rest
* **Git integration**: Full support for Git version control and GitHub synchronization
* **Your choice of sync**: Use GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or any Git hosting service you prefer
* **Standard file structure**: Local project content stays in files and folders you control
* **Backup friendly**: Standard file storage works with any backup solution
### Open Storage of your Images
A link to your images is stored in your markdown file
Your image is stored in your project in the .nimbalyst/assets folder
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