I built ORBIT, a self-hosted AI gateway for private data and tool-using agents

Description and use

ORBIT is a self‑hosted AI gateway that securely connects files, databases, APIs, and tools to local models via a single OpenAI‑compatible API.

Problem

Organizations need a secure, private way to let AI agents access internal files, databases, APIs, and tools without exposing data to external cloud services.

Outcome

ORBIT enables secure, private AI agent interactions with internal data and tools through a single API, eliminating the need for custom integrations and reducing data exposure.

Workflow

• 1. Deploy ORBIT on a local or private cloud server.
• 2. Configure data connectors (files, databases, APIs, MCP tools) via ORBIT’s settings.
• 3. Point your agent or application to ORBIT’s OpenAI‑compatible endpoint.
• 4. Agents issue natural‑language queries; ORBIT handles RAG and tool calls internally.
• 5. Results are returned to the agent, all data stays within the private network.

Evidence

Self-hosted AI gateway for private RAG, natural-language data access, and tool-calling agents.

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