> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stateset.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# About the iCommerce embedded engine

> Understand the local-first engine and deterministic APIs.

# About the iCommerce embedded engine

This explanation covers the local-first iCommerce engine and how deterministic APIs make automation safe.

## How the engine works

* The embedded engine runs in-process on SQLite or PostgreSQL.
* Deterministic operations require explicit write intent.
* Language bindings expose a unified API surface.

## Why this design

Local-first execution improves latency and reliability while keeping behavior predictable.

## When to use it

* **Agent workflows**: safe, deterministic operations
* **Edge deployments**: local-first execution
* **High-throughput**: in-process calls with minimal overhead

## Further reading

* [Getting Started](/stateset-icommerce/getting-started)
* [Architecture](/stateset-icommerce/architecture)
* [CLI Guide](/stateset-icommerce/cli)