Introduction

The Meshery Registry serves as the backbone of Meshery’s knowledge system. It is the internal repository that stores structured information about cloud and cloud-native technologies, what systems exist, what components they contain, how those components relate, and the policies that define their behavior. This registry makes it possible for Meshery to visualize, manage, and interact intelligently with different platforms. Traditionally, much of this capability was accessed through the command-line interface using mesheryctl registry. However, Meshery now extends that same functionality to its UI, allowing users to explore, register, and manage models directly from a visual interface. This makes the Registry more approachable for teams that prefer graphical workflows, enabling them to understand and extend Meshery’s knowledge base without writing commands or YAML.

Participating in the Meshery Catalog is an excellent opportunity to enhance and share your cloud native configurations with the community. By contributing your models and patterns, you not only showcase your work but also empower others to leverage your innovations. This guide provides a defined approach to using mesheryctl for uploading your models and patterns to the Catalog, ensuring a smooth and efficient contribution process.

In Meshery, two key concepts play a pivotal role in managing infrastructure and deployments: Meshery Models and Meshery Designs. Understanding their difference and their similarities will greatly increase your benefit from these two powerful, systems management paradigms.