RFC: control of darktable over network

[mynameisdeleted]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

authenticated applications shoudl be able to control darktable modules, effects and library datalog as well as remotely trigger previews . This allows networked applications such as a mobile app, or editing automation app to use darktable as a service.

Describe the solution you'd like

Any type of xmp-push or remote control websocket or

Alternatives

Anything that allows darktable and/or its related applications to live on multiple computers over a network , possibly in different locations and using a shared drive.
Additional context

[ralfbrown]

I've seen a claim that someone implemented an MCP to let Claude control darktable. That might be worth looking into as a starting point.