Integration overview - BlogLoom

BlogLoom builds on MySQL, with caching implemented by an internal MySQL table, and can integrate image hosting, email and geolocation through configuration.

Categories

Category	Capabilities
Image storage	Local upload, Aliyun OSS
Notifications	Comment email notifications
Data stores	MySQL, internal cache (`cache_entry` table)
Utilities	IP geolocation, Markdown parsing, scheduled jobs
AI Skill	Download a dedicated skill package and sync local Markdown posts via an AI assistant

Configuration entry points

Image hosting and mail are configured in the console or backend config.
Data store connections live in application-dev.properties or conf/application.properties.
Restart services or clear caches as needed after changes.

Design principles

External capabilities are added through adapters, making implementations replaceable.
Credentials are separated from business configuration and never hard-coded.
Core content features remain available even when a third-party dependency is down.

Next steps