Welcome to Gateway
Hi! I'm Brahyam, a software developer passionate about creating tools that bridge the gap between users and advanced AI technologies. Welcome to Gateway - the story of why I built this security layer for AI-powered mobile apps.
The Problem I was struggling with
As a mobile developer, I've been through the same painful cycle:
- Build an AI-powered app with a ton of features
- Hardcode API keys because "it's just for testing"
- Spend days trying to obfuscate my keys
- Waste weeks deploying a secure backend from scratch
This cycle is broken. Developers shouldn't have to choose between shipping fast and shipping secure.
My Journey to Gateway
Through my experience building mobile applications and working with AI integrations, I realized that API key security was one of the biggest unknown in mobile apps. Every developer I talked to had either:
- No idea they needed to secure their API keys
- Been burned by exposed API keys
- Spent weeks building complex backend and key management security
- Or simply avoided AI features altogether
The existing solutions were either targeted at iOS only, too complex for indie developers or too expensive for small teams.
What Gateway Solves
Gateway is the security layer I wish existed when I was struggling with these same problems. It provides:
🔐 Multi-layered API Key Protection
Your real API keys never touch your app. We encrypt and split them - one part stays on our servers, the other in your app. Even if someone steals your Gateway key, it's useless without both parts.
📱 Device Integrity Verification
Built-in device attestation ensures requests only come from your genuine app, not from scrapers or malicious actors.
🚦 Smart Rate Limiting
Per-IP caps prevent abuse while our SDK whitelists your app's genuine users, so real users never get blocked.
📊 Predictable Costs
Usage alerts and grace limits mean no more surprise bills. You get notified before hitting limits and have time to upgrade.
Supported AI Providers
Gateway works with all major AI service providers:
- OpenAI (GPT-4, ChatGPT)
- Anthropic Claude
- Google Gemini
- Groq
- Mistral AI
- Together AI
- AI/ML API
- Custom OpenAI-compatible APIs
more to come, if you want to see a specific provider, let me know at brahyam@meetgateway.com.
From Pain to Solution in Minutes
What used to take weeks of backend development now takes 10 minutes:
- Pick your AI providers - tell us which APIs you want to use
- Get your encrypted partial key - safe to hardcode in your app
- Add our SDK or simply replace your endpoint
- Start making secure requests - your real keys stay protected
The Technology Stack
Gateway is built as an Android and Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) client, making it easy to integrate into both Android and iOS applications. Whether you're building with native Android, KMP, or even using existing AI SDKs, Gateway fits into your current workflow.
Looking Forward
This is just the beginning. I'm continuously working on making AI integration more secure and accessible for mobile developers. Gateway represents my commitment to solving real problems that developers face every day.
If you're building AI-powered mobile apps, I'd love for you to try Gateway. Start with our free plan - no credit card required - and see how easy secure AI integration can be.
Ready to protect your API keys? Get started with Gateway today.
Have questions or feedback? I'd love to hear from you. Connect with me on GitHub or follow the project's progress on our repository.