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Drobek platform prevents AI apps from accessing API keys directly

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A developer created a platform called Drobek that addresses security concerns when AI-generated apps require backend connections. The system allows apps to use backend modules, like a proxy for API calls, while keeping sensitive credentials secure on the server. For example, a Pokédex app can fetch data from an external API without the app's frontend code ever handling the API key. The proxy module injects necessary keys server-side and enforces access rules and request limits. This approach aims to let apps gain functionality safely while giving operators control over data access.

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