Runtime Management

This document explains how to manage runtimes in your self-hosted Stormkit instance using the Admin Dashboard.

Overview

Stormkit’s runtime management system allows you to control which programming languages, package managers, and tools are available during your app deployments.

You can:

• Install and manage multiple runtimes (Node.js, Go, npm, Angular CLI, etc.)
• Specify exact versions or use latest
• Enable or disable automatic runtime installation
• Upgrade the underlying runtime manager (mise)

Accessing the Runtime Management Page

1. Log into your Stormkit Dashboard.
2. Click on your Profile > Admin
3. Navigate to: System > Installed runtimes

Managing Installed Runtimes

Adding a Runtime

1. Click Add Row.
2. Enter:
   • Runtime name — e.g., node, go, npm, npm:@angular/cli
   • Runtime version — Specific version (e.g., 24, 1.24) or latest
3. Click Save.

Removing a Runtime

• Click the × icon next to the runtime you want to remove.
• Click Save to apply changes.

Auto Install

When Auto install is enabled, Stormkit automatically installs required runtimes during deployment based on your app’s version configuration files.

• Enabled: Runtimes will be installed automatically if missing.
• Disabled: Only pre-installed runtimes will be available.

To toggle:

1. Use the switch under Auto install.
2. Save your changes.

The following files are recognized automatically:

Runtime	Files
go	.go-version
node	.nvmrc, .node-version
python	.python-version, .python-versions
ruby	.ruby-version, Gemfile

Mise Runtime Manager

Stormkit relies on the mise open-source tool for runtime management. Current version is displayed in the Mise section.

Upgrading Mise

1. Click Upgrade to latest.
2. Stormkit will fetch and install the newest stable release of mise.

Note: Upgrading mise does not automatically upgrade installed runtimes. You’ll need to update those manually.

Best Practices

• Pin versions for production apps to ensure predictable builds.
• Keep mise updated for the latest runtime management features.
• Use latest only for development or experimental environments.
• Regularly review installed runtimes and remove unused ones.

Related Documentation

• Mise Runtime Manager