ActingWeb Python Library

ActingWeb is a Python library for building distributed, actor-based applications that follow the ActingWeb protocol. Each user gets their own “actor” instance with a unique URL, enabling secure peer-to-peer communication and granular data sharing.

Choose Your Path

I want to build an app with ActingWeb

Start with the Getting Started to get a Flask or FastAPI app running in minutes, then explore Guides for specific features.

I want to understand the ActingWeb protocol

See the Protocol Specification for the protocol specification and concepts.

I want to extend ActingWeb or use it with other frameworks

Dive into the SDK Documentation for developer API documentation and custom framework integration.

I want to contribute to ActingWeb

Check out the Contributing for architecture overview and contribution guidelines.

Documentation

Quick Start

• Getting Started
  • Quick Start (3-5 minutes)
  • Contents
  • Learning Path
  • Next Steps

Guides

• Guides
  • Contents
  • Authentication & Authorization
  • Trust & Relationships
  • Data Management
  • Integration
  • Operations
  • Troubleshooting

SDK

• SDK Documentation
  • Contents
  • Overview
  • Learning Path
  • Prerequisites
  • See Also

Reference

• API Reference
  • Contents
  • High-Level API
  • HTTP Handlers
  • Database Backends
  • Configuration & Security
  • Module Reference
  • Quick Links
  • See Also

Protocol

• Protocol Specification
  • Overview
  • Contents
  • Key Concepts

Migration

• Migration Guides
  • Contents
  • Version Migrations
  • Common Issues
  • Migration Checklist
  • See Also

Contributing

• Contributing
  • Contents
  • Getting Started
  • Development Workflow
  • Documentation
  • Quality Standards
  • See Also

Project

• README - actingweb - an ActingWeb Library
• CHANGELOG
• License
• Contributing Guide
• Local Setup
• Development Workflow
• Coding Standards
• Devtest Endpoints (Library Testing Aids)
• Running Tests
• DynamoDB for Development
• Docs and Examples
• Commits and PRs
• CI/CD Testing
• Release Process

Quick Links

Getting Started	Quickstart
Configuration	Configuration Reference
OAuth2 Setup	OAuth2 Client Management System
MCP Integration	MCP Quickstart
Hooks Reference	Hooks Reference
Developer API	Developer API
Protocol Spec	ActingWeb Specification - version 1.4

Indices and tables

• Index

• Module Index

• Search Page