GRIM Documentation

Complete documentation for the unified data protection ecosystem

Everything you need to know about Grim - from getting started to advanced features. Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and reference materials for the unified data protection ecosystem.

🚀 Getting Started 📦 Installation ⚡ Commands 🔌 API 🏗️ Architecture 📚 Tutorials

🚀 Getting Started

Quick start guide to get you up and running with Grim in minutes.

What is Grim?

Grim is the unified data protection ecosystem that brings 60+ bash modules, high-performance Go compression, Python AI services, and intelligent orchestration into one powerful command.

🧠 AI-Powered Intelligence
⚡ Multi-Language Power
🔒 Enterprise Security
♻️ Intelligent Storage

Quick Installation

# Install Grim in 30 seconds
curl -sSL get.grim.so | sudo bash

# Initialize Grim
grim init

# Your data is now eternal
grim backup /important/data

That's it! Grim is now ready to protect your data with military-grade encryption and AI-powered optimization.

📦 Installation

Detailed installation instructions for different platforms and environments.

System Requirements

  • Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, CentOS 8+, RHEL 8+)
  • Python: 3.8+ with pip
  • Go: 1.19+ (for compression engine)
  • Storage: 1GB+ available space
  • Memory: 512MB+ RAM
  • Network: Internet connection for initial setup

Automatic Installation

# One-command installation
curl -sSL get.grim.so | sudo bash

# Verify installation
grim --version
grim health

The automatic installer will:

  • Detect your system architecture
  • Install all dependencies
  • Configure Grim services
  • Set up default configurations

Manual Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/grim-project/grim.git
cd grim

# Install Python dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Install Go components
go install ./cmd/grim

# Configure Grim
grim init --config-only

Manual installation gives you full control over the setup process and is recommended for advanced users.

Docker Installation

# Pull the official image
docker pull grimproject/grim:latest

# Run Grim container
docker run -d \
  --name grim \
  -v /data:/grim/data \
  -v /config:/grim/config \
  -p 8080:8080 \
  grimproject/grim:latest

# Access web interface
open http://localhost:8080

Docker installation provides isolation and easy deployment in containerized environments.

⚡ Commands

Complete command reference for the unified Grim interface.

💾 Backup & Restore

grim backup /path Create a backup of the specified path
grim backup-create daily /data Create a daily backup schedule
grim backup-verify backup.tar Verify backup integrity
grim restore backup.tar Restore from backup
grim backup-schedule "0 2 * * *" /data Set custom backup schedule

🤖 AI Operations

grim ai-analyze /data Analyze data patterns with AI
grim ai-recommend Get AI-powered recommendations
grim ai-optimize Optimize backup strategies
grim ai-train model_name Train custom AI models
grim smart-suggestions Get intelligent suggestions

🔒 Security

grim security-audit Perform security audit
grim security-encrypt file Encrypt specific files
grim quarantine-isolate file Isolate suspicious files
grim license-status Check license status
grim lookouts-scan /path Scan for threats

📊 Monitoring

grim monitor-start /path Start monitoring a path
grim monitor-status Check monitoring status
grim monitor-events /path View monitoring events
grim monitor-performance Check system performance
grim health System health check

⚡ Optimization

grim optimize-all Optimize all systems
grim compress file --algorithm zstd Compress with specific algorithm
grim compress-benchmark /data Benchmark compression
grim cleanup-all Clean up temporary files
grim heal Heal corrupted data

🚨 Emergency

grim emergency-heal Emergency data healing
grim emergency-restore backup Emergency restore
grim emergency-isolate file Emergency file isolation
grim emergency-encrypt /path Emergency encryption
grim emergency-shutdown Emergency shutdown

🔌 API Reference

Programmatic access to all Grim functionality through the REST API.

Base URL

https://grim.so/api/v1

Authentication

All API endpoints require authentication using API keys or JWT tokens.

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     https://grim.so/api/v1/backups

Quick Examples

# Check system health
curl https://grim.so/api/v1/health

# Create backup
curl -X POST \
     -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '{"path": "/data"}' \
     https://grim.so/api/v1/backups

Ready to explore the API?

Visit the complete API documentation for detailed endpoint references, examples, and SDKs.

View API Docs

🏗️ Architecture

Understanding the four specialized subsystems that power Grim.

🧠 Unified Command System

Everything accessible through 'grim'. No more hunting for scripts or remembering complex paths.

  • 60+ modules unified
  • Intelligent routing
  • Consistent interface
  • Auto-completion support

🤖 AI-Powered Intelligence

TensorFlow and PyTorch models learn from your data patterns, predict storage needs, and optimize automatically.

  • Pattern recognition
  • Predictive analytics
  • Auto-optimization
  • Smart scheduling

⚡ Multi-Language Power

Bash for system ops, Go for performance, Python for AI. Each language doing what it does best.

  • sh_grim: System integration
  • go_grim: Blazing compression
  • py_grim: AI & web services
  • scythe: Orchestration

🔒 Enterprise Security

Military-grade encryption, license protection, security surveillance, and automated threat response.

  • AES-256-CBC encryption
  • Scythe license guard
  • Lookouts surveillance
  • Auto-quarantine

Want to dive deeper?

Explore the complete architecture diagram and technical specifications.

View Architecture

📚 Tutorials

Step-by-step guides to help you master Grim's capabilities.

First Backup

Learn how to create your first backup and understand the basics of Grim's backup system.

1. Install Grim
2. Initialize configuration
3. Create your first backup
4. Verify backup integrity
Read Tutorial →

AI-Powered Optimization

Discover how to leverage Grim's AI capabilities to optimize your backup strategies.

1. Enable AI features
2. Analyze data patterns
3. Apply recommendations
4. Monitor improvements
Read Tutorial →

Security Hardening

Secure your Grim installation with enterprise-grade security features.

1. Configure encryption
2. Set up monitoring
3. Enable threat detection
4. Test security measures
Read Tutorial →

API Integration

Integrate Grim into your existing workflows using the REST API.

1. Get API credentials
2. Explore endpoints
3. Build integrations
4. Monitor usage
Read Tutorial →

Ready to Get Started?

Join thousands of developers and enterprises who trust Grim to make their data immortal.

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