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     * Use plugin scaffolding templates
     * Integrate locally-built plugins for development workflows
 
+## Architecture Overview
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+The following diagram illustrates the RHDH Local service flow, showing how the container services, entry scripts, shared volumes, and environment configuration fit together when you run `compose up`.
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+![RHDH Local — Service Flow](../images/rhdh-local-runtime-architecture.png){ width="850" }
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 ## Key Requirements of RHDH Local
 
 To use RHDH Local effectively, you need: