Overview of our services and how they fit together.
This section documents the high-level architecture of our systems. For detailed runbooks on specific services, check the service’s own README or ask in #eng.
Services overview
The main services, what they do, and how they communicate.
Data models
Core entities, their relationships, and where they live.
Last modified on May 7, 2026
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