> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.launcherforge.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# How uploads work
> Understand scanning, hashing, manifests, and file transfer.
# How uploads work
1. Scan files.
2. Calculate SHA-256.
3. Create the manifest.
4. Detect new or modified files.
5. Upload required files.
6. Create the version.
* `STABLE` establishes a full release baseline.
* `PATCH` and `HOTFIX` use manifest comparison to transfer required changes.
