⚙️ provctl
Machine Orchestration & Service Control Platform
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Design Concept
Orbital CI/CD System with Infinity Loop
The v6 logo represents a distributed orchestration system where multiple remote nodes orbit around a central control hub. The infinity loop symbolizes continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) — a process with no beginning or end. Unlike traditional two-gear designs, this orbital approach emphasizes scalable, multi-node orchestration rather than simple 1:1 connections.
🔄 Infinity Loop
- Continuous CI/CD flow visualization
- Animated gradient flowing eternally
- 8px stroke width with glow effect
- Three particles traveling the path
- Represents endless integration cycle
🟢 Central Control Node
- 20px radius blue sphere (#455aa5)
- Green LED indicator (6px, pulsing)
- Concentric rings for depth
- Represents local control center
- Breathing animation (2s cycle)
🔵 Remote Nodes (5x)
- 18px radius with radial gradient
- Terminal prompt ">_" centered
- Individual pulsing glow effects
- Distributed orbital positions
- Connected via dashed lines
🌊 Flow Particles
- Three colored particles (4px radius)
- Travel along infinity path
- Staggered timing (0s, 2s, 4s)
- Smooth spline animation
- Represents data/command flow
📡 Connection Lines
- Dashed lines (4,4 pattern)
- 2px stroke width, cyan color
- Animated dash offset
- From each node to center
- Shows active SSH connections
✍️ Typography
- Font: Merienda One (rounded)
- Size: 48px, weight: 700
- Color: #455aa5 (primary blue)
- Letter-by-letter pulse animation
- Staggered 0.2s offset
Technical Specifications
Canvas & Layout
Central Node
Remote Nodes
Infinity Loop
Typography
Performance
Color Palette
Animation Specifications
| Element | Type | Duration | Easing | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Loop Gradient | Offset Animation | 4s | Linear | Continuous color flow along path |
| Central LED | Scale + Opacity | 2s | ease-in-out | Breathing: 5-8px radius, 0.7-1.0 opacity |
| Flow Particles (3x) | Path Motion | 6s | spline (0.42, 0, 0.58, 1) | Staggered: 0s, 2s, 4s begin times |
| Remote Node Glow | Scale + Opacity | 2.1-2.5s | ease-in-out | Each node independent timing |
| Connection Lines | Dash Offset | 1.5-2s | Linear | Animated flow towards center |
| Typography | Opacity | 3.5s | ease-in-out | Letter-by-letter: 0.2s offset |
| Orbital Rings | Opacity | 2.5-3s | ease-in-out | Subtle pulse 0.08-0.2 opacity |
Performance Optimization
All animations use CSS-based SVG animations with
hardware acceleration. The calcMode="spline" with
Bézier curves (0.42, 0, 0.58, 1) ensures smooth,
natural motion. Linear easing is used for mechanical elements (gear
rotation, dash offset) to maintain technical precision. Target:
60fps @ <1% CPU usage on modern browsers.
Usage Guidelines
Best Practices
- Use on contrasting backgrounds (dark or light)
- Maintain aspect ratio (600:280)
- Provide clear space: minimum 20px around logo
- Scale proportionally: 32px to 600px+ width
- Link to project repository when displayed
- Include alt text: "provctl - machine orchestration"
- Use animated version for web/digital contexts
- Export static version for print/email
Avoid These
- Don't distort or skew the logo
- Don't modify colors without approval
- Don't add effects (shadows, glows, outlines)
- Don't rotate or flip the logo
- Don't place on busy/patterned backgrounds
- Don't separate elements (infinity + nodes + text)
- Don't use low-res raster versions
- Don't alter animation timing
Recommended Use Cases
Web: GitHub README (400-600px), documentation
headers, project websites
Digital: Presentations, social media, blog posts,
tutorials
Print: Business cards, stickers, conference
materials (use static version)
Development: CLI splash screens, terminal ASCII art
derivatives, IDE themes