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# Introduction

One of our main goal is to make the software available everywhere. With cloud, this is simple. But in the presentation world, offline is king.

This section explains how we made TOP accessible even when focused on its offline & local first capabilities.

### Cloud

An organization can be connected to the "cloud". A cloud is any TOP instance that is generally accessible. When connected, you will be able to access its projects through your local instance. 

#### Host Projects

Additionally, the cloud instance will also be able to access your local instance. This is only available when your local instance is running. While you do not have to use cloud to access your local projects, the cloud offers an easy and reliable way to establish connection to your local projects. 

### Local discovery

This is yet to be implemented


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