Reason

Source Modes

Source modes define what runtime surface Reason can read and how complete its evidence can become. They are a foundational part of how trustworthy the final intelligence will be.

Already RunningDockerStart with ToolkitLocal Connected

Page Focus

Choose how Reason observes the workspace through already-running services, Docker, managed startup, or local-connected provider paths.

Already Running

Attach to services that already exist and begin reading runtime state without restarting the environment.

Docker

Use container inventory and relationships as a primary source for runtime evidence and topology context.

Start with Toolkit

Launch through the product flow to observe startup and runtime progression from the beginning.

Local Connected

Map cloud or cluster targets into the local operational workflow without losing evidence structure.

Questions This Page Answers

Which mode gives the best evidence for this workspace?
How does source mode affect confidence and topology depth?
When should operators prefer managed startup over attach-only modes?

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