# nautilus-plugin
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Plug-in artifact identity and boundary primitives for
[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io).
The `nautilus-plugin` crate provides the public contract that lets an independently compiled Rust
cdylib identify itself to a Nautilus host. It defines versioned build metadata, allocator-safe
boundary values, opaque host tokens, and the `nautilus_plugin!` macro for exporting the standard
entry symbol and manifest.
This crate gives hosted artifacts a consistent identity and a compact contract for Nautilus deployments.
## NautilusTrader
[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io) is an open-source, production-grade, Rust-native
engine for multi-asset, multi-venue trading systems.
The system spans research, deterministic simulation, and live execution within a single
event-driven architecture, providing research-to-live semantic parity.
## Feature flags
This crate provides feature flags to control source code inclusion during compilation:
- `host`: Retains compatibility with host-enabled plug-in manifests.
## Documentation
See [the docs](https://docs.rs/nautilus-plugin) for more detailed usage.
## License
The source code for NautilusTrader is available on GitHub under the [GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-3.0.en.html).
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NautilusTraderâ„¢ is developed and maintained by Nautech Systems, a technology
company specializing in the development of high-performance trading systems.
For more information, visit <https://nautilustrader.io>.
Use of this software is subject to the [Disclaimer](https://nautilustrader.io/legal/disclaimer/).
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