> 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 technologies behind REMnux, including SaltStack state files, the REMnux installer, Debian packages, and the tools that build its website and docs.

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.