Overview

The AutoKitteh server requires a relational database as its primary means of state management and data storage.

AutoKitteh "Dev" Mode

By default, AutoKitteh uses a SQLite file named autokitteh.sqlite, located in AutoKitteh's data home directory. The exact path is determined by the XDG Base Directory Specification.

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Run this command to find out where AutoKitteh stores this file:

ak config where

You may specify a different SQLite file path for development and testing purposes:

(Temporary)

ak up --config db.type=sqlite --config db.dsn="path/filename.sqlite"

AutoKitteh "Prod" Mode

In "dev" mode, you may configure AutoKitteh to use a more robust RDBMS, in order to support data durability with better failover, recovery, and performance.

In "prod" mode, this is a requirement rather than a recommendation.

Either way, see the next page for more details.