Orion Docs
The "Repo-as-a-Backend" Philosophy
Orion Store is an engineering proof-of-concept that challenges the modern stack. We asked a simple question: "Can we build a globally scalable app store without a single server?"
The answer is Yes. But it required breaking every rule in the DevOps handbook.
"Orion has no database. No SQL. No Firebase. No AWS. It runs entirely on a distributed file system hosted on GitHub."
By leveraging Git's content-addressable file system, Orion achieves O(1) read speeds and infinite scalability. The store *is* the code.
Engineering by Subtraction
No Database
We use the Ghost Branch Protocol to turn a git repository into a high-performance key-value store that cleans itself.
No API Servers
We bypass rate limits using the Menu vs. Chef protocol. Pre-computed static headers serve millions of clients instantly.
No Backend Logic
We use GitHub Issues as a message queue to power dynamic features like Leaderboards and Reviews.
No Trackers
We believe in privacy by design. No analytics, no telemetry, and local-only threat scanning.
The Architecture
Orion isn't just an app; it's a collection of architectural workarounds that became features.