MetaLoom // Cortex is the media processing engine of the MetaLoom platform. It analyses media files — images, videos, audio, documents — and extracts metadata that can be stored locally (via extended file attributes) or forwarded to a Loom server.
Modes of Operation
- Offline mode
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Cortex runs as a standalone batch processor without a Loom server. Extracted metadata is stored alongside the files (xattr / local meta-path).
- Online mode
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Cortex connects to a Loom server, loads pipeline definitions from it, and sends all extracted results back via the Loom REST API. It acts as the processing worker for the Loom MAM.
Components
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Monitoring API — Health and metrics endpoint. See Monitoring API.
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Configuration — CLI arguments and environment variables. See Configuration.
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Artifacts — Maven coordinates and container deployment options. See Artifacts.
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Pipeline Nodes — The built-in processing nodes. See Pipeline Nodes.
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Features — Overview of all Cortex capabilities. See Features.
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Examples — Custom node and custom CLI examples. See Examples.