ContextStore
ContextStore is a software component designed to persist and provide access to contextual data used by applications to tailor behavior and coordinate actions across services. It can be implemented as a centralized store or as an embedded library within a service, depending on architectural needs.
The primary purpose of ContextStore is to maintain context such as user identity, session attributes, locale
Data within a ContextStore is typically modeled as a key-value map with optional typing and schemas. Contexts
Architectural options include in-memory stores for high-speed access with optional durable persistence, or standalone services that
Key features often include access controls and encryption at rest and in transit, audit trails, provenance
Common use cases encompass conversational agents maintaining dialogue state, distributed workflows that depend on shared context,
See also: context management, session management, feature flagging, stateful microservices.