Deploy AI-powered data solutions for your clients
Build with Ekaya
on-prem, open-source, yours to extend
Ekaya Engine is an Apache 2.0 open-source MCP Server that your clients deploy behind their own firewall. You bring the domain expertise, integrations, and support. Together you deliver a professional, contained data workspace — without your clients needing to hire a data engineering team.
On-Prem
all data stays inside the client's boundary
Open Source
no licensing lock-in
MCP Tools
full platform from day one
Clear Architecture Boundaries
Ekaya is designed with a clean separation between the on-prem engine and optional cloud services. You and your clients control exactly where the boundaries are.
Client's Infrastructure
Everything stays on-prem
Ekaya Engine
Full MCP Server with 40+ tools, ontology, schema management, and pre-approved queries. All core functionality.
All Data
Databases, query results, ontology metadata, audit logs — nothing leaves the client's network.
LLM Calls
Admin controls which AI provider is used. Bring your own keys for OpenAI/Anthropic, use Ollama locally, or license Ekaya's on-prem models.
Ekaya Service
Optional · Replaceable
Authentication & SSO
ReplaceableOAuth with HTTPS for non-localhost domains. Required for AI clients like ChatGPT and Claude Desktop. Replaceable with your own JWKS-compatible auth provider.
User Management
ReplaceableInvitations, roles, and seat management. Relies on email delivery and sign-in flows. Swap with your own identity management.
Billing & Activation
ReplaceableStripe-powered billing and application activation. Partners can handle billing themselves or use Ekaya's billing with revenue sharing.
MCP Tunnel
Under DevelopmentGives localhost/on-prem servers public accessibility for AI clients. Requires a persistent connection to the Ekaya Service.
Design principle: All communication with the Ekaya Service is initiated by the Engine. The Service cannot call the Engine — it is designed to run on localhost or on-prem.
How Partners Work with Ekaya
Your expertise, Ekaya's platform — a complete solution for your clients
Systems Integrators
Deploy and configure Ekaya Engine on-prem for your clients. Build custom data applications on top of the MCP platform. Provide the ongoing support, training, and domain expertise that turns a database tool into a business solution.
- ▸Full on-prem deployment — no cloud dependency required
- ▸Swap authentication to your own IdP or your client's SSO
- ▸Build and deploy custom MCP applications for specific industries
Technology Partners
Integrate your tools, data sources, and workflows with Ekaya's MCP Server. Build adapters, connectors, and extensions that expand what Ekaya can do for mutual customers.
- ▸40+ MCP tools provide a rich integration surface
- ▸Ontology and schema APIs for metadata-driven integrations
- ▸Joint solution positioning with shared customers
Resellers
Bundle Ekaya with your own solutions and offer a complete package. Revenue sharing is available through Ekaya's billing service, or handle billing entirely on your own.
- ▸Flexible pricing — use Ekaya billing with rev-share or bring your own
- ▸White-label deployments with your own auth and branding
- ▸Self-service product — no enterprise sales cycle required
Your client's AI, their rules
Ekaya's ontology requires LLM calls, but the admin controls exactly which provider and model is used. This is a critical selling point for clients with strict data governance requirements.
- ▸Bring your own keys — Use OpenAI, Anthropic, or any compatible API with the client's own credentials
- ▸Run locally with Ollama — Zero data leaving the infrastructure, ideal for air-gapped environments
- ▸License Ekaya's fine-tuned models — Vetted and optimized for Ekaya Engine, available for on-prem deployment so no data crosses any boundary
Data Boundary Options
Standard
Client uses their own OpenAI or Anthropic API keys. Data is sent to the provider per their terms.
Enhanced
Client runs Ollama or compatible local models. LLM calls stay on-prem alongside the data.
Air-Gapped
License Ekaya's fine-tuned models for on-prem deployment. Zero external network calls for any operation.
Simple upgrades, graceful operations
Ekaya Engine is a single binary that accepts SIGINT for graceful shutdown. Bring up the new version, drain the old one — no orchestrator required for basic deployments. For larger installations, it fits naturally into Kubernetes or any container orchestration platform.
- ▸Rolling upgrades with graceful connection draining
- ▸Single binary — minimal operational surface area
- ▸Works standalone or in containerized environments
Frequently Asked Questions
All core MCP functionality is in the open-source Ekaya Engine. The only external requirement is publicly-accessible authentication (OAuth requires HTTPS for non-localhost domains). Ekaya provides this via the Ekaya Service, but it is designed to be swapped out — the Engine uses JWTs that can authenticate with any JWKS-compatible provider, including one you or your client operates.
The Engine sends a provisioning request to the Ekaya Service when a project starts, so the Service can return configuration and update its state. When applications are installed, activated, or uninstalled, the Engine calls the Service so it can optionally intervene (e.g., start/stop billing). There is no telemetry collected today. All communication is initiated by the Engine — the Service cannot call the Engine.
The Ekaya Engine is Apache 2.0 open source — your clients keep running it. You would need to replace the authentication provider (swap to your own JWKS endpoint) and any optional Ekaya Service features you were using (user management, billing). The core MCP platform continues to work.
The Ekaya Service is currently offered on a best-effort basis. For partners with specific SLA requirements, reach out to discuss dedicated support arrangements.
Partners get direct access to the Ekaya team via partners@ekaya.ai. We are building out formal support tiers — early partners help shape what those look like.
Ready to build with Ekaya?
Get hands-on with the Ekaya Engine today, or reach out to discuss how we can work together to deliver data solutions for your clients.