KokoCore

KokoCore is an open‑source software framework designed for building scalable, modular applications. It provides a lightweight runtime kernel and a plug‑in architecture that lets developers assemble services, data models, and user interfaces from interchangeable components. The framework emphasizes clear module boundaries and aims to support rapid development and straightforward deployment across cloud, on‑premises, and edge environments.

Its architecture centers on a kernel that coordinates loosely coupled plugins through a small event bus. Plugins can implement services, data access layers, processors, or UI elements and are loaded at runtime with hot‑swap capability in some configurations. KokoCore offers bindings for multiple languages, including JavaScript, Python, and Go, and supports containerized deployment, configuration as code, and observability features such as metrics and traces.

KokoCore was released in 2019 by Koko Labs as an open‑source project. It has since evolved through several major releases, with versions in the 4.x and 5.x series introducing improved modularization, governance, and tooling. The project has seen adoption in small startups and larger organizations as a platform for building service‑oriented applications and data pipelines.

Typical use cases include web applications, real‑time data processing pipelines, and IoT backends. Its modular design aims to reduce coupling between components and to enable developers to update or replace parts of a system without rebuilding entire applications.

KokoCore is distributed under a permissive open‑source license and is maintained by a community‑driven governance model alongside the maintaining organization. Contributions are coordinated through a public repository with issue tracking, code review, and official documentation. The project provides interoperability guides and sample templates to help teams start new projects.