NodeOne

NodeOne is a lightweight, open-source framework designed to build and operate node-based networks in distributed and edge computing environments. It provides a runtime for executing tasks on local devices and a communication layer to coordinate with other nodes, enabling data processing to occur closer to data sources than in traditional cloud-centric architectures.

Architecture and components

NodeOne centers on a modular core that can run on diverse hardware, from single-board computers to industrial edge devices. The core includes a task scheduler, a publish/subscribe messaging bus, and a plugin interface that allows integration with sensors, storage backends, and machine learning inference engines. Nodes can autonomously decide tasks, route data, or offload work to nearby nodes when appropriate. A lightweight security model supports authentication, encryption, and signed updates to protect integrity in mixed environments.

Key concepts

- Nodes: individual devices capable of hosting runtimes and plugins.

- Tasks: units of work that can be scheduled locally or distributed across the network.

- Channels: communication pathways that carry data and control messages.

- Plugins: extensions that provide device drivers, data formats, or processing capabilities.

Features

- Cross-platform, with a small runtime footprint suitable for resource-constrained devices

- Extensible via plugins for sensors, storage, analytics, and ML inference

- Offline-compatible queues and local decision-making for intermittent networks

- Secure by default, with authenticated communication and signed components

- Open-source governance and community-driven development

Applications and scope

NodeOne is intended for edge computing, distributed data collection, and collaborative inference across a network of devices. It aims to reduce centralized bandwidth use while preserving coordination among nodes.

See also: edge computing, distributed systems, IoT, peer-to-peer networks.