Standardize Artifact Packaging and Distribution via OCI

[jpower432]

Problem Statement

Currently, Gemara artifacts are distributed inconsistently across different repositories. To achieve an interoperable ecosystem, we need a standardized way to package, sign, and programmatically resolve these artifacts for use in consuming tools.

Proposed Solution

Adopt OCI Artifacts as the standard packaging format. This allows us to leverage existing container registry infrastructure for versioning, distribution, and signing solutions.

Success Criteria

• The SDK defines a clear interface for what constitutes a Gemara bundle.
• Downstream tools can programmatically resolve a catalog that depends on external imports by referencing OCI URIs.
• A standard GitHub Action exists to automate the creation of these bundles

Next Steps

1. Define the OCI media types and example manifest
2. Implement Pack and Unpack interfaces in the Go SDK