> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://libops-renovate-github-com-libops-sitectl-0-x.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# ArchivesSpace plugin

> ArchivesSpace sitectl workflows including template creation, REST API helpers, diagnostics, and container script wrappers.

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      </>}>
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      Compose
    </>
  </Tooltip>;

The ArchivesSpace plugin adds ArchivesSpace API and maintenance helpers on top of the standard LibOps <Compose /> template workflow.

## Create

Start a new ArchivesSpace site from the LibOps template:

```bash theme={null}
sitectl create archivesspace
```

The created context uses `plugin: archivesspace`, so `sitectl archivesspace ...` commands run against that site's project directory and environment.

## Commands

The ArchivesSpace plugin exposes focused helper pages for common operations:

* [Lifecycle](/plugins/archivesspace/lifecycle) — building, starting, and rolling out the stack with core `sitectl` commands
* [API](/plugins/archivesspace/api) for ArchivesSpace API login and arbitrary REST API requests
* [Resources](/plugins/archivesspace/resources) for version, repositories, users, search, jobs, schemas, and diagnostics
* [Scripts](/plugins/archivesspace/scripts) for container script wrappers such as `setup-database` and `backup`