Why AirMap Runs in Your Browser

When working with third-party tools, there's often an uncomfortable moment: "Do I really want to share my API keys with another service?" With AirMap, you don't have to make that trade-off.

How It Works

AirMap is built as a client-side application that runs entirely in your browser. Here's what that means:

• Your Airtable API credentials are stored only in your browser's localStorage
• API calls go directly from your browser to Airtable and Gemini
• No data passes through AirMap servers
• No middleman processing your information

Think of it like using a calculator on your phone. The calculator app doesn't send your numbers to a server to compute the result - it does the math right there on your device. AirMap works the same way with your Airtable schema.

Privacy & Security Benefits

Your Data Never Touches Our Servers

Unlike traditional SaaS tools that require uploading your data, AirMap:

• Keeps your API keys on your device
• Processes schema data locally in your browser
• Stores nothing on AirMap servers
• Maintains no database of user credentials

Full Transparency

You can verify this yourself:

1. Open your browser's Developer Tools (F12)
2. Go to the Network tab
3. Use AirMap and watch the requests
4. See exactly what's being sent and where

You'll notice API calls go directly to api.airtable.com and generativelanguage.googleapis.com - never through AirMap servers.

Reduced Attack Surface

Traditional approach: Upload data to third-party servers, where it's stored in a central database. If that database is breached, all user data is compromised.

AirMap approach: Each user's data exists only in their browser. There's no central honeypot of credentials for attackers to target.

Trust Through Architecture

Privacy shouldn't require blind trust. With most SaaS tools, you have to trust that:

• They're securing your data properly
• They won't access or use your data inappropriately
• Their servers won't be breached
• They're being honest about their data handling

AirMap takes a different approach: we build trust through architecture. You don't have to trust us because we literally cannot access your data. It's not a policy decision - it's how the application is built.

This is especially valuable for:

• Security-conscious organizations
• Companies with strict data policies
• GDPR/SOC2/compliance-driven teams
• Anyone who prefers control over convenience

Trade-offs & Limitations

We believe in honesty, so here are the downsides of this approach:

No Cross-Device Sync

Your API credentials are stored locally, so they don't automatically sync across devices. You'll need to enter them on each device you use.

Session Persistence

Credentials remain until you clear your browser data. This means:

• Good: You don't have to re-enter them constantly
• Consideration: Shared computers require manual logout

Browser Limitations

Some advanced features may be limited by what browsers can do. But for schema analysis and visualization, browsers are more than capable.

Is It Worth It?

We think so. The peace of mind that comes from knowing your credentials never leave your device is worth the minor inconvenience of not having cloud sync.

Many of our users specifically chose AirMap because of this architecture. They needed a way to analyze their Airtable bases without violating their company's data policies.

Try It Yourself

Don't take our word for it:

1. Open AirMap
2. Open your browser's Network tab
3. Connect your Airtable base
4. Watch the requests flow directly to Airtable

You'll see exactly how it works. No mystery, no hidden data transfers - just your browser talking directly to the APIs you control.

Conclusion

Privacy-first doesn't have to mean feature-poor. By running entirely in your browser, AirMap provides powerful schema analysis tools while giving you complete control over your data.

In an era where data breaches make headlines daily, we chose to build an architecture where breaching AirMap gives attackers nothing. Because there's nothing to breach.

Your data, your browser, your control.

Try AirMap today and experience the difference.