Aether StaticView catalog

Release metadata without another control plane.

Aether Static gives front-end, documentation, and design-system teams a durable place to publish file inventories, cache behavior, checksums, and public references beside existing static hosting.

Catalog

Asset catalog

List release files with filenames, versions, sizes, types, owners, and human-readable notes. The catalog gives writers, designers, and engineers one shared reference for what changed in a static build.

On this site: the current catalog distinguishes updated metadata from stable logo and favicon assets.

  • Filename and version rows
  • Asset type and size notes
  • Links to related public pages
Release

Release manifest

Keep a compact manifest beside each release. It can describe the release name, asset groups, public references, and supporting notes that explain how files should be consumed.

On this site: release 2.2.0 links to an immutable JSON manifest and the current catalog pointer.

  • Release name and date
  • Grouped file entries
  • Reference URLs for readers
Cache

Cache policy

Document intended cache windows for frequently changed indexes and long-lived versioned assets. The policy notes help reviewers understand which files should update quickly and which can remain stable for longer periods.

On this site: status.json uses a five-minute policy while product.css is stable for one day.

  • Short and long cache windows
  • Separate rules for indexes and assets
  • Reader-friendly cache explanations
Verify

Checksum references

Add checksum notes for key files so release reviewers can compare what was prepared with what was published. The values are short reference points, not a replacement for the team's normal release approval process.

On this site: each stable file includes a shortened SHA-256 reference in the catalog.

  • Checksum notes beside file rows
  • Review evidence for important assets
  • Readable evidence for public notes
Publish

Static references

Publish stable pages for teams that need simple references: what was released, where files live, and which notes explain the cache or version choices.

On this site: catalog JSON, status JSON, release manifests, and the Atom feed are all static public resources.

  • Portable static output
  • Readable documentation pages
  • Works next to existing docs sites

What it replaces

Scattered notesRelease files mentioned across chat, pull requests, and docs pages.
Aether catalogOne public index with filenames, cache rules, checksums, and supporting references.

Small enough to generate

{
  "release": "[email protected]",
  "assets": [
    {"file": "product.css", "cache": "1 day"},
    {"file": "status.json", "cache": "5 minutes"}
  ]
}
Documentation sitesPublish the files that changed with each docs build.
Design systemsTrack icons, token CSS, sprite sheets, and release notes in one place.
Static app releasesList app shell files and short-lived indexes without a dashboard.
Public resource indexesExpose stable references that non-engineers can read.