Platform Architecture

IKARY organizes applications through a hierarchical runtime model that defines ownership, operational boundaries, and application structure.

01 — Tenant

Organization boundary that isolates data, users, and operational environments.

Isolates organizations and environments
Defines global platform boundaries
Separates users, data, and licenses

02 — Workspace

Operational environment inside a tenant, typically aligned to teams or domains.

Organizes applications by team or domain
Defines operational context and ownership
Contains one or more Cells

03 — Cell

Application generated by IKARY that contains entities, APIs, UI, and runtime capabilities.

Represents a complete operational application
Includes APIs, UI, and platform capabilities
Runs within a workspace environment

04 — Entities

Structured data models that define domain objects within a Cell.

Define fields and relationships
Generate APIs and database schemas
Produce UI forms and tables automatically

Platform Capabilities

Built-in platform capabilities are attached to every Cell.

Cell Runtime

Cells run on a standardized operational platform.

Infrastructure automatically wired
Consistent application structure
Built-in platform capabilities

API Layer

Structured APIs are automatically generated for every Cell.

Consistent REST endpoints for entities
Built-in validation and data contracts
Observable request and error metrics

UI Layer

Applications ship with a consistent operational interface.

Data tables and CRUD views
Forms generated from entity schemas
Consistent UI components and patterns

Authentication

Identity management is integrated into every workspace.

Email-based authentication
Secure session management
Multi-tenant identity isolation

Permissions

Access control defines what users can see and modify.

Role-based permissions
Workspace and Cell scopes
Fine-grained access control

Audit Logs

Every important action in the platform is recorded.

Track changes to entities
Record user actions
Maintain operational traceability

Analytics

Usage and activity metrics provide visibility into operations.

API request monitoring
Workspace activity metrics
Usage insights over time

AI Integration

Cells can integrate AI capabilities directly into workflows.

Model-agnostic AI interactions
Task generation and automation
Token usage tracking

AI Studio workflow

Build internal applications through a guided studio, from first setup to deployed Cell.

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