Getting Started

Welcome to Citadel! Choose the path that best matches your goal:

🚀 I want to try it out

Quick Start Spin up the platform in 5 minutes using our production-hardened Docker Compose reference setup. Ideal for evaluation and exploring the architecture.

🛠️ I want to build features

Platform Development Setup Set up a fully pre-configured Citadel environment as a dependency for your project using our Dev Container setup.

Local Development Setup Set up a full development environment with hot-reloading, debuggers, and Dev Containers.

📈 I want to understand the platform journey

Progressive Configuration Learn how to evolve your use of Citadel from simple Identity Management to complex, policy-driven workflows.

🚢 I want to deploy to production

Deployment Guide Learn how to deploy Citadel to Kubernetes using our official Helm Charts or manage a production Docker Compose stack.