Hi everyone, We have a consensus about the distributions and naming.
I will move forward and propose a PR with Karaf Light distribution and renaminig Karaf Integration as Karaf Mix. About Matt's point, I will propose a follow up PR to experiment and discuss (I'm not convinced it's convenient for the users, but worth to investigate). Thanks everyone, Regards JB On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 11:12 AM Jean-Baptiste Onofré <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Currently, we provide 3 Karaf distributions: > - Karaf > - Karaf Minimal > - Karaf Integration > > 1. Karaf > This is our standard distribution, packaging the full feature > resolver/service (supporting cap/req), sshd, deployers, diagnostic, kar, > wrapper, etc. > That's the de facto most used distribution. > > 2. Karaf Minimal > This is a very light distribution, packaging the full feature > resolver/service, config, local shell console, ... Hot deployment, etc are > not packaged in this distribution by default. > > 3. Karaf Integration > This is based on the Karaf distribution, adding Apache Camel, ActiveMQ > (similar to what was Apache ServiceMix). > > Now, with the new feature service (simple resolver), and the Karaf > services (Karaf URL, Karaf Web, etc), I propose creating a new distribution > packaging the simple feature service (instead of the full one, and > providing Karaf services instead of Pax services. > > I have two questions for you: > 1. Should we keep the Karaf Minimal distribution? I'm not sure this > distribution is actually heavily used. > 2. Should we rename Karaf as Karaf "Full" and use Karaf for the new > distribution (the one with the simple feature service and Karaf services)? > Or should we keep the Karaf distribution as it is today and introduce a new > distribution "Karaf Simple"? > > Thoughts? > > Regards > JB >
