Metadata stores
Store ownership records, shard maps, and cluster configuration with strong consistency.
View recipeUse Cases
Use this page when you want to map MicroRaft to a real Java system, not just read about the protocol. These are the workloads where an embeddable CP core is usually the right shape.
Distributed lock services
Build fencing-token based lock flows where stale owners must not keep control after failover.
View recipeCoordination services
Use ordered commits for elections, registrations, and control-plane transitions.
View recipeEvaluation path
If you are still deciding whether a Java Raft library is the right fit, start here.
Read why MicroRaftDecision rule
Reach for MicroRaft when you want to embed consensus into a Java service you already own. Pick a higher-level platform when you want a turnkey data product instead of a library integration surface.