Financial institutions face a recurring problem. Every data project starts from scratch. Custom API connections. Proprietary authentication patterns. Ad-hoc data formatting. The same integration work, repeated endlessly.
We built Open Data Platform to fix this.
ODP is an open-source toolset that helps data engineers build standardized data integrations once and serve them to multiple consumption layers. Python environments for quants. OpenBB Workspace and Excel for analysts. MCP servers for AI agents. REST APIs for other applications.
Connect once, consume everywhere.
Local-first architecture, complete control
ODP runs locally on your infrastructure. Your credentials stay under your control. No telemetry collection. No outbound calls to third parties. No data sharing.
This matters for firms integrating proprietary and licensed data sources alongside public datasets. Full credential control means you can consolidate data management without compromising security audits or compliance requirements.
Built for modern AI workflows
Financial workflows now require callable APIs for AI agents and visualization dashboards. ODP's MCP servers connect AI copilots directly to your integrated data without custom engineering for each connection.
The FastAPI foundation with automatic OpenAPI specs means your data is standardized and ready for whatever consumption layer your team needs next.
Pair with OpenBB Workspace for complete workflows
ODP works independently, but pairing it with OpenBB Workspace creates an end-to-end solution. Use ODP as your integration framework and Workspace as your AI-powered analysis interface with full auditability.
An extendable ecosystem
The ODP ecosystem includes a desktop app, Python package, and various extensions. OpenBB provides unified access to public financial and economic datasets like FRED, IMF, BLS, Congress, and FOMC as example extensions.
But the real value is extensibility. Firms can integrate their proprietary data sources through custom extensions using Python. The framework is yours to build on.
Open source, enterprise ready
ODP is licensed under AGPL with 50k+ stars on GitHub. The code is fully transparent for security audits and compliance verification. You can integrate proprietary datasets and create private extensions without disclosure requirements.
Zero vendor lock-in. Full control over infrastructure evolution. When your data needs change, you're not waiting on a vendor roadmap.
Get started with ODP today:
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