The Vapor Distribution Book

Status: target outline.

This book explains how Vapor moves app-root files and content through Steam, GitHub, the registry, and local installs.

Distribution Map

Status: target outline.

Show how SteamPipe, Workshop, Registry, local installs, SDK, and Launcher fit together.

Root App

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Explain the first-party Steam app root.

SteamPipe

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Explain root app updates through SteamPipe.

SteamCMD

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Explain SteamCMD’s role, prompts, and local state.

Workshop

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Explain public content distribution through Steam Workshop.

Registry Authority

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Explain what the Vapor Registry is allowed to decide.

Identity

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Explain account, project, repo, Steam app, and content identity.

Permissions

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Explain permission grants and how they relate to Steamworks permissions.

Fingerprints

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Explain compatibility and integrity fingerprints.

Install Ledgers

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Explain durable installed-state records.

Trust Model

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Explain trusted-but-validated content and what Vapor does not sandbox.

Release Checklists

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List root app and content release checks.

Limits

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Explain distribution guarantees Vapor does not make.