# Raw Data Package Manager

```{eval-rst}
.. automodule:: ccat_data_transfer.raw_data_package_manager
   :members:
   :undoc-members:
   :show-inheritance:
   :special-members: __init__
```

## Overview

The Raw Data Package Manager handles the creation of data packages from raw instrument files.

**Manager Process**:

: Scans for unpackaged files, creates {py:class}`~ccat_ops_db.models.RawDataPackage`
  records, submits packaging tasks.

**Worker Process**:

: Executes tar creation, checksum calculation, file movement.

## Key Functions

- {py:func}`~ccat_data_transfer.raw_data_package_manager.raw_data_package_manager_service` - Main manager service
- {py:func}`~ccat_data_transfer.raw_data_package_manager.create_raw_data_packages` - Worker task for package creation

## Related Documentation

- {doc}`../../philosophy` - Manager/Worker pattern explanation
- {doc}`../../pipeline` - Data processing pipeline
- {doc}`../../concepts` - Core concepts and data model