DreamFactory
Instantly Generate Governed REST APIs from Any Database
DreamFactory is a self-hosted AI data gateway that automatically generates governed REST APIs from databases, file stores, and legacy systems, giving enterprise applications and local LLMs a single controlled access layer instead of direct database connections. It preserves existing identity and role-based access controls while keeping credentials within the platform.
Core capabilities include auto-generated CRUD and custom endpoints with OpenAPI documentation, RBAC and API key management, audit logging, server-side scripting in Node.js, PHP, and Python, SOAP-to-REST conversion, and API gateway functions such as rate limiting, routing, and observability. A built-in MCP server exposes data as Model Context Protocol tools for AI agents, alongside an LLM gateway that routes traffic to providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Ollama under role-based policies. Authentication integrates with OAuth, Active Directory, LDAP, OpenID, Okta, Auth0, and SAML.
DreamFactory targets developers, data architects, and teams in regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, government, and manufacturing. It deploys on-prem, in a VPC, or air-gapped, with an open-source version offering limited features and a hosted trial available; licensing and installation are arranged through an engineer consultation.
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