Orbital
Orbital automates API, database, and event stream integrations without glue code. Deliver secure, self-repairing integrations in minutes for modern dev teams.
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Orbital is a data gateway that connects APIs, databases, event streams and more, enabling secure, self-repairing integrations without writing glue code or maintaining YAML mapping files.
Key Features
- Instant Integration: Deploy custom APIs, event streams, and batch workflows in minutes by driving everything from your API specs and deploying from Git.
- Universal Authorization: Write once, apply everywhere with scriptable, field-level authorization policies.
- Automated Orchestration: Instantly adapts to evolving APIs and schemas, eliminating the need for manual updates.
- Data and API Catalog: Automatically maps APIs and data sources into an interactive, searchable catalog with beautiful diagrams.
- Observability: End-to-end lineage and detailed call traces for diagnosing bottlenecks and performance issues.
- Type Safety: Embed semantic type metadata directly in OpenAPI specs using powerful type safety and tooling to prevent errors.
- No Glue Code: Eliminates the need for resolvers, API clients, or YAML mapping files, reducing maintenance overhead.
- Multi-Platform Support: Integrates with PostgreSQL, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, MongoDB, and more.
Tech / Self-Hosting
Orbital can be deployed via Docker or using the provided start.sh script. It supports self-hosting and integrates seamlessly with modern cloud and database platforms. The platform is designed for scalability and adaptability, making it suitable for enterprise environments.