diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index e0e9b8b..e6901a8 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,2 +1,193 @@
 __pycache__/
+# Byte-compiled / optimized / DLL files
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*$py.class
+
+# C extensions
+*.so
+
+# Distribution / packaging
+.Python
+build/
+develop-eggs/
+dist/
+downloads/
+eggs/
+.eggs/
+lib/
+lib64/
+parts/
+sdist/
+var/
+wheels/
+share/python-wheels/
+*.egg-info/
+.installed.cfg
+*.egg
+MANIFEST
+
+# PyInstaller
+#  Usually these files are written by a python script from a template
+#  before PyInstaller builds the exe, so as to inject date/other infos into it.
+*.manifest
+*.spec
+
+# Installer logs
+pip-log.txt
+pip-delete-this-directory.txt
+
+# Unit test / coverage reports
+htmlcov/
+.tox/
 .nox/
+.coverage
+.coverage.*
+.cache
+nosetests.xml
+coverage.xml
+*.cover
+*.py,cover
+.hypothesis/
+.pytest_cache/
+cover/
+
+# Translations
+*.mo
+*.pot
+
+# Django stuff:
+*.log
+local_settings.py
+db.sqlite3
+db.sqlite3-journal
+
+# Flask stuff:
+instance/
+.webassets-cache
+
+# Scrapy stuff:
+.scrapy
+
+# Sphinx documentation
+docs/_build/
+
+# PyBuilder
+.pybuilder/
+target/
+
+# Jupyter Notebook
+.ipynb_checkpoints
+
+# IPython
+profile_default/
+ipython_config.py
+
+# pyenv
+#   For a library or package, you might want to ignore these files since the code is
+#   intended to run in multiple environments; otherwise, check them in:
+# .python-version
+
+# pipenv
+#   According to pypa/pipenv#598, it is recommended to include Pipfile.lock in version control.
+#   However, in case of collaboration, if having platform-specific dependencies or dependencies
+#   having no cross-platform support, pipenv may install dependencies that don't work, or not
+#   install all needed dependencies.
+#Pipfile.lock
+
+# poetry
+#   Similar to Pipfile.lock, it is generally recommended to include poetry.lock in version control.
+#   This is especially recommended for binary packages to ensure reproducibility, and is more
+#   commonly ignored for libraries.
+#   https://python-poetry.org/docs/basic-usage/#commit-your-poetrylock-file-to-version-control
+#poetry.lock
+
+# pdm
+#   Similar to Pipfile.lock, it is generally recommended to include pdm.lock in version control.
+#pdm.lock
+#   pdm stores project-wide configurations in .pdm.toml, but it is recommended to not include it
+#   in version control.
+#   https://pdm.fming.dev/#use-with-ide
+.pdm.toml
+
+# PEP 582; used by e.g. github.com/David-OConnor/pyflow and github.com/pdm-project/pdm
+__pypackages__/
+
+# Celery stuff
+celerybeat-schedule
+celerybeat.pid
+
+# SageMath parsed files
+*.sage.py
+
+# Environments
+.env
+.venv
+env/
+venv/
+ENV/
+env.bak/
+venv.bak/
+
+# Spyder project settings
+.spyderproject
+.spyproject
+
+# Rope project settings
+.ropeproject
+
+# mkdocs documentation
+/site
+
+# mypy
+.mypy_cache/
+.dmypy.json
+dmypy.json
+
+# Pyre type checker
+.pyre/
+
+# pytype static type analyzer
+.pytype/
+
+# Cython debug symbols
+cython_debug/
+
+# PyCharm
+#  JetBrains specific template is maintained in a separate JetBrains.gitignore that can
+#  be found at https://github.com/github/gitignore/blob/main/Global/JetBrains.gitignore
+#  and can be added to the global gitignore or merged into this file.  For a more nuclear
+#  option (not recommended) you can uncomment the following to ignore the entire idea folder.
+#.idea/
+
+
+# General
+.DS_Store
+.AppleDouble
+.LSOverride
+
+# Icon must end with two \r
+Icon
+
+
+# Thumbnails
+._*
+
+# Files that might appear in the root of a volume
+.DocumentRevisions-V100
+.fseventsd
+.Spotlight-V100
+.TemporaryItems
+.Trashes
+.VolumeIcon.icns
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+#Local Ignore
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diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c1e7428
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Readme.md
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+Of course, let's integrate everything into a cohesive guide.
+
+---
+
+## **Using the `exn` Module: A Comprehensive Guide**
+
+The `exn` module serves as a connector, enabling communication between various components in a messaging infrastructure. This guide will take you through the basics to advanced usage of the module.
+
+### **Overview**
+
+- **Core Components:**
+    - **Bootstrap**: A foundational class setting up the readiness state.
+    - **CoreHandler**: Manages connection start, message reception, and timed tasks.
+    - **EXN**: Main connector class initializing connections and configurations.
+
+### **Basic Usage**
+
+1. **Initialize** the `EXN` class:
+
+    ```python
+    connector = connector.EXN('ui', bootstrap=Bootstrap())
+    ```
+
+2. **Run** the connector to start:
+
+    ```python
+    connector.start()
+    ```
+
+### **Advanced Usage**
+
+#### **1. Enabling Health and State Monitoring**
+
+The `EXN` class offers two flags: `enable_health` and `enable_state`.
+
+- **`enable_health`:** Enables a scheduled publisher that sends a health-check ping at regular intervals.
+- **`enable_state`:** Activates the `StatePublisher` to manage and signal the lifecycle states of the component.
+
+**Gradual Implementation:**
+
+**a. Basic Setup (No Flags):**
+
+    ```python
+    connector = connector.EXN('ui', bootstrap=Bootstrap())
+    ```
+
+**b. Health Monitoring:**
+
+    ```python
+    connector = connector.EXN('ui', bootstrap=Bootstrap(), enable_health=True)
+    ```
+
+**c. Lifecycle State Monitoring:**
+
+    ```python
+    connector = connector.EXN('ui', bootstrap=Bootstrap(), enable_health=True, enable_state=True)
+    ```
+
+#### **2. The `ready` Function**
+
+The `ready` function in your Bootstrap class is called when the component is initialized. Use it to perform specific operations at startup:
+
+Example:
+
+```python
+def ready(self, context):
+    if context.has_publisher('state'):
+        context.publishers['state'].starting()
+```
+
+#### **3. The Importance of the 'key' Argument**
+
+Each publisher is identified using a unique 'key', which is crucial when handling multiple publishers:
+
+Example:
+
+```python
+context.publishers['state'].starting()
+```
+
+Here, 'state' is the 'key' for a specific publisher, directing it to send a 'starting' signal.
+
+### **Working with Context**
+
+The `Context` class in the `core` section aids in managing publishers and consumers within the application. Here's how:
+
+- Register a publisher:
+
+    ```python
+    context.register_publisher(publisher)
+    ```
+
+- Check if a publisher exists:
+
+    ```python
+    context.has_publisher('key')
+    ```
+
+- Build an address from a link:
+
+    ```python
+    context.build_address_from_link(link)
+    ```
+
+### **Conclusion**
+
+The `exn` module provides a robust platform for component communication, health and lifecycle management, and more. Whether you're looking for simple connectivity or advanced message routing with multiple publishers, this module has got you covered.
+
+---
+
+This documentation offers an inclusive overview and guide for the `exn` module. Tailor it as per your specific project requirements or as the module evolves.
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diff --git a/example/requirements.txt b/example/requirements.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3e338bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/example/requirements.txt
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+python-dotenv
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/example/test_exn_publisher.py b/example/test_exn_publisher.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..37d900f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/example/test_exn_publisher.py
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+import logging
+import time
+
+from exn import connector, core
+
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
+logging.getLogger('exn.connector').setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+
+
+class MyHandler(connector.ConnectorHandler):
+
+    def ready(self, context):
+        if context.has_publisher('state'):
+            context.publishers['state'].starting()
+            context.publishers['state'].started()
+            context.publishers['state'].custom('forecasting')
+            context.publishers['state'].stopping()
+            context.publishers['state'].stopped()
+
+        context.publishers['config'].send({
+            'hello': 'world'
+        })
+        context.publishers['preferences'].send()
+
+
+class MyPublisher(core.publisher.Publisher):
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__('preferences', 'preferences.changed', True)
+
+    def send(self, body={}):
+        body.update({
+            "preferences": {
+                "dark_mode": True
+            }
+        })
+        super(MyPublisher, self).send(body)
+
+
+connector = connector.EXN('ui', handler=MyHandler()
+                          , publishers=[
+        core.publisher.Publisher('config', 'config', True),
+        MyPublisher(),
+    ],
+                          enable_health=True, enable_state=False
+                          ,url='localhost'
+                          ,port=5672
+                          ,username="admin"
+                          ,password="adming"
+                          )
+
+connector.start()
diff --git a/example/test_exn_receiver.py b/example/test_exn_receiver.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6f703a1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/example/test_exn_receiver.py
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+import logging
+
+from exn import connector, core
+
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
+logging.getLogger('exn.connector').setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+
+
+class Bootstrap(connector.ConnectorHandler):
+
+    def on_message(self, key, address, body, context, **kwargs):
+        logging.info(f"Received {key} => {address}")
+        if key == 'ui_health':
+            logging.info(f"I am healthy => {body}")
+
+        if key == 'ui_all':
+            logging.info(f"These are my preferences => {body}")
+
+
+connector = connector.EXN('ui', handler=Bootstrap(),
+                          consumers=[
+                              core.consumer.Consumer('ui_health', 'health', topic=True),
+                              core.consumer.Consumer('ui_all', 'eu.nebulouscloud.ui.preferences.>', topic=True,
+                                                     fqdn=True)
+                          ])
+
+connector.start()
diff --git a/exn/__init__.py b/exn/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..74c0c17
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+from . import connector
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diff --git a/exn/connector.py b/exn/connector.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8a62016
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/connector.py
@@ -0,0 +1,155 @@
+import logging
+import os
+
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+from proton.handlers import MessagingHandler
+from proton.reactor import Container
+
+from .core import context as core_context, state_publisher, schedule_publisher
+from .settings import base
+
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
+_logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+class ConnectorHandler:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.initialized = False
+
+
+    def set_ready(self,ready, ctx:core_context.Context):
+        self.initialized = ready
+        self.ready(ctx)
+
+    def ready(self, ctx:core_context.Context):
+        pass
+
+    def on_message(self, key, address, body, context, **kwargs):
+        pass
+
+
+class CoreHandler(MessagingHandler):
+
+    def __init__(self,
+                 context,
+                 handler: ConnectorHandler,
+                 publishers = [],
+                 consumers = [],
+                 ):
+        super(CoreHandler, self).__init__()
+        self.context=context
+        self.publishers=publishers
+        self.consumers=consumers
+        self.handler = handler
+        self.conn = None
+
+    def on_start(self, event) -> None:
+
+        self.conn = event.container.connect(self.context.connection)
+        for publisher in self.publishers:
+            _logger.info(f"{publisher.address} registering sender")
+            address = self.context.build_address_from_link(publisher)
+            publisher.set(event.container.create_sender(self.conn,address))
+            self.context.register_publisher(publisher)
+            _logger.debug(f"{self.context.base} Registering timer { hasattr(publisher, 'delay')}")
+            if hasattr(publisher, "delay"):
+                _logger.debug(f"{self.context.base} Registering timer")
+                event.reactor.schedule(publisher.delay, self)
+
+        for consumer in self.consumers:
+            address = self.context.build_address_from_link(consumer)
+            _logger.info(f"{self.context.base} Registering consumer {address}")
+            consumer.set(event.container.create_receiver(self.conn, address))
+            self.context.register_consumers(consumer)
+
+    def on_sendable(self, event):
+        if not self.handler.initialized:
+            self.handler.set_ready(True, self.context)
+
+    def on_timer_task(self, event):
+        _logger.debug(f"{self.context.base} On timer")
+        for publisher in self._delay_publishers():
+            publisher.send()
+            event.reactor.schedule(publisher.delay, self)
+
+    def on_message(self, event):
+        try:
+            for consumer in self.consumers:
+                if consumer.should_handle(event):
+                    _logger.debug(f"Received message: {event.message.address}")
+                    self.handler.on_message(consumer.key, event.message.address, event.message.body, self.context, event=event)
+        except Exception as e:
+            _logger.error(f"Received message: {e}")
+
+
+    def close(self):
+        if self.conn:
+            self.conn.close()
+        else:
+            _logger.warning(f"{self.context.base} No open connection")
+
+    def _delay_publishers(self):
+        return [p for p in self.publishers if hasattr(p,'delay')]
+
+
+class EXN:
+    def __init__(self, component=None,
+                 handler:ConnectorHandler = None,
+                 publishers=[],
+                 consumers=[],
+                **kwargs):
+
+        # Load .env file
+        load_dotenv()
+
+        # Validate and set connector
+        if not component:
+            _logger.error("Component cannot be empty or None")
+            raise ValueError("Component cannot be empty or None")
+        self.component = component
+        self.handler = handler
+
+        self.url = kwargs.get('url',os.getenv('NEBULOUS_BROKER_URL'))
+        self.port = kwargs.get('port', os.getenv('NEBULOUS_BROKER_PORT'))
+        self.username = kwargs.get('username',os.getenv('NEBULOUS_BROKER_USERNAME'))
+        self.password = kwargs.get('password', os.getenv('NEBULOUS_BROKER_PASSWORD'))
+
+        # Validate attributes
+        if not self.url:
+            _logger.error("URL cannot be empty or None")
+            raise ValueError("URL cannot be empty or None")
+        if not self.port:
+            _logger.error("PORT cannot be empty or None")
+            raise ValueError("PORT cannot be empty or None")
+        if not self.username:
+            _logger.error("USERNAME cannot be empty or None")
+            raise ValueError("USERNAME cannot be empty or None")
+        if not self.password:
+            _logger.error("PASSWORD cannot be empty or None")
+            raise ValueError("PASSWORD cannot be empty or None")
+
+        ctx = core_context.Context(
+            connection=f"{self.url}:{self.port}",
+            base=f"{base.NEBULOUS_BASE_NAME}.{self.component}",
+        )
+
+        if kwargs.get("enable_state",False):
+            publishers.append(state_publisher.Publisher())
+
+        if kwargs.get("enable_health",False):
+            publishers.append(schedule_publisher.Publisher(
+                base.NEBULOUS_DEFAULT_HEALTH_CHECK_TIMEOUT,
+                'health',
+                'health',
+                True))
+
+        core_handler = CoreHandler(
+            ctx,
+            handler,
+            publishers,
+            consumers
+        )
+
+        self.container = Container(core_handler)
+
+    def start(self):
+        self.container.run()
diff --git a/exn/core/__init__.py b/exn/core/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bdc524b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/core/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+
+
+from . import context
+from . import publisher
+from . import consumer
+from . import state_publisher
+from . import schedule_publisher
+
diff --git a/exn/core/consumer.py b/exn/core/consumer.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e5c7424
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/core/consumer.py
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+import datetime
+
+from proton import Message, Event
+from . import link
+import logging
+
+_logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class Consumer(link.Link):
+
+    def on_message(self, body, **kwargs):
+        _logger.debug(f"{self.address} Got {body} ")
+
+    def should_handle(self, event: Event):
+        if event.link == self._link:
+            return True
diff --git a/exn/core/context.py b/exn/core/context.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1b99056
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/core/context.py
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+from . import link
+
+
+class Context:
+
+    def __init__(self, connection, base):
+
+        self.connection = connection
+        self.base = base
+        self.publishers = {}
+        self.consumers = {}
+
+    def get_publisher(self, key):
+        if key in self.publishers:
+            return self.publishers[key]
+        return None
+
+    def has_publisher(self, key):
+        return key in self.publishers
+
+    def has_consumer(self, key):
+        return key in self.consumers
+
+    def register_publisher(self, publisher):
+        self.publishers[publisher.key] = publisher
+
+    def register_consumers(self, consumer):
+        self.consumers[consumer.key] = consumer
+
+    def build_address_from_link(self, link: link.Link):
+
+        if link.fqdn:
+            address = link.address
+            if link.topic and not link.address.startswith("topic://"):
+                address = f"topic://{address}"
+            return address
+
+        address = f"{self.base}.{link.address}"
+        if link.topic:
+            address = f"topic://{address}"
+
+        return address
+
+    def match_address(self, l: link.Link, event):
+
+        if not event \
+                or not event.message \
+                or not event.message.address:
+            return False
+
+        address = self.build_address_from_link(l)
+        return address == event.message.address
+
+    def build_address(self, *actions, topic=False):
+
+        if len(actions) <= 0:
+            return self.base
+
+        address = f"{self.base}.{'.'.join(actions)}"
+        if topic:
+            address = f"topic://{address}"
+
+        return address
diff --git a/exn/core/link.py b/exn/core/link.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..65d6395
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/core/link.py
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+
+from proton import Link as pLink
+class Link:
+
+    fqdn=False
+    def __init__(self, key, address, topic=False, fqdn=False):
+
+        self.key = key
+        self.address = address
+        self._link = None
+        self.topic= topic
+        self.fqdn= fqdn
+
+
+    def set(self, link:pLink):
+        # The proton container creates a sender
+        # so we just use composition instead of extension
+        self._link = link
diff --git a/exn/core/publisher.py b/exn/core/publisher.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2768c5d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/core/publisher.py
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+import datetime
+import logging
+
+from proton import Message
+
+from . import link
+
+_logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class Publisher(link.Link):
+
+    def send(self, body=None):
+        if not body:
+            body = {}
+
+        _logger.debug(f"{self.address} Sending {body} ")
+        msg = self._prepare_message(body)
+        self._link.send(msg)
+
+    def _prepare_message(self, body=None):
+
+        if not body:
+            body = {}
+
+        send = {"when": datetime.datetime.utcnow().isoformat()}
+        send.update(body)
+        msg = Message(
+            address=self._link.target.address,
+            body=send
+        )
+        msg.content_type = "application/json"
+        return msg
diff --git a/exn/core/schedule_publisher.py b/exn/core/schedule_publisher.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9cf8b64
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/core/schedule_publisher.py
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+import logging
+
+from . import publisher
+
+_logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class Publisher(publisher.Publisher):
+    send_next = False
+    delay = 15
+
+    def __init__(self, delay, key, address, topic=False):
+        super(Publisher, self).__init__(key, address, topic)
+        self.delay = delay
diff --git a/exn/core/state_publisher.py b/exn/core/state_publisher.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8ea6af7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/core/state_publisher.py
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+import datetime
+import json
+from enum import Enum
+
+from proton import Message
+
+from . import publisher
+
+import logging
+
+_logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+class States(Enum):
+
+    STARTING = "starting"
+    STARTED = "started"
+    READY = "ready"
+    STOPPING = "stopping"
+    STOPPED = "stopped"
+
+class Publisher(publisher.Publisher):
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__("state","state", True)
+
+    def _send_message(self, message_type):
+        self.send({"state": message_type,"message": None})
+
+    def starting(self):
+        self._send_message(States.STARTING)
+
+    def started(self):
+        self._send_message(States.STARTED)
+
+    def ready(self):
+        self._send_message(States.READY)
+
+    def stopping(self):
+        self._send_message(States.STOPPING)
+
+    def stopped(self):
+        self._send_message(States.STOPPED)
+
+    def custom(self, state):
+        self._send_message(state)
diff --git a/exn/settings/__init__.py b/exn/settings/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cf50d1c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/settings/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+from . import base
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diff --git a/exn/settings/base.py b/exn/settings/base.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..baf5475
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exn/settings/base.py
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+NEBULOUS_BASE_NAME="eu.nebulouscloud"
+NEBULOUS_DEFAULT_HEALTH_CHECK_TIMEOUT=15
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
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