Service
The Alien Giraffe service provides a REST API for creating and managing ephemeral data environments. Each environment is an isolated, stateless container with a built-in analytical database that is automatically destroyed when no longer in use.
Service Overview
Section titled “Service Overview”The Alien Giraffe service (a10e Orc) enables you to:
- Create Ephemeral Environments - Spin up isolated data environments on-demand
- Upload Data - Load CSV files into your environment’s database instance
- Execute Queries - Run SQL queries via REST API or WebSocket connections
- Automatic Cleanup - Environments are automatically destroyed after inactivity
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”Isolation
Section titled “Isolation”Each environment runs in its own container, completely isolated from other environments and the host system.
Stateless
Section titled “Stateless”Environments are ephemeral and designed for temporary data processing. No data persists after the environment is destroyed.
Automatic Lifecycle
Section titled “Automatic Lifecycle”Environments automatically expire after a period of inactivity, ensuring efficient resource usage.
Multiple Connection Options
Section titled “Multiple Connection Options”- REST API for simple queries
- WebSocket connections for interactive sessions
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) endpoints for AI integration
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”To use the Alien Giraffe service API, you’ll need access to the service endpoint. In this documentation, we’ll use https://a10e.internal-domain/api as the base URL.
Ready to start? Check out the API Documentation for detailed endpoint usage and examples.