Getting Started
Welcome to OpenFactory. These docs cover the customer-facing OpenFactory platform: browser Linux sessions, custom Linux image builds, VM testing, downloadable artifacts, and Enterprise deployment workflows.
Quick Paths
| Goal | Start Here |
|---|---|
| Try a Linux distribution in the browser | Launch a free session from openfactory.tech |
| Build a custom image | Your First Build |
| Understand build configuration | Understanding Recipes |
| Connect an AI assistant | MCP Integration |
| Prepare an Enterprise deployment | Self-Hosting |
What You Need
- A modern browser
- An OpenFactory account for saved builds, API keys, MCP access, or paid features
- A clear description of the Linux environment you want to try, build, test, or deploy
Example Workflow
You: "Build a Debian server with SSH, Docker, a deploy user, and firewall rules for SSH and HTTPS."
OpenFactory: "I'll create a Debian image with SSH key authentication, Docker, UFW, and a deploy user. Ready to build?"
You: "Build it and run the default tests."OpenFactory creates the build recipe, runs the image build, boots the result in a VM, and reports the verification results. Pro and Enterprise plans can keep the VM persistent, expose SSH, create snapshots, and download images for deployment.
Next Steps
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