> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.remnux.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.remnux.org/behind-the-scenes/technologies.md).

# Technologies

The major technologies that work together to make REMnux possible are:

* [SaltStack State Files](/behind-the-scenes/technologies/saltstack-management.md): Manage the installation and configuration of the building blocks of the distro.
* [REMnux Installer](/behind-the-scenes/technologies/remnux-installer.md): Start the installation and upgrade of the distro.
* [State Files Without the REMnux Installer](/behind-the-scenes/technologies/state-files-without-the-remnux-installer.md): Invoke SaltStack directly without the REMnux installer, if necessary.
* [Debian Packages](/behind-the-scenes/technologies/debian-packages.md): Bundle software components for a reliable installation and updates.
* [Website and Docs](/behind-the-scenes/technologies/website-and-docs.md): Generate and host the REMnux website and this documentation.

You can read about how REMnux uses these technologies to learn from the approach and, if you wish, to [contribute new tools](/get-involved/add-or-update-tools.md) to the project.