Jentic Mini is a free, open-source, self-hosted API execution layer designed to securely connect AI agents, such as OpenClaw and NemoClaw, to a vast catalog of over 10,000 APIs and workflows. By managing credentials and permissions, Jentic Mini enables developers to build agents that perform real-world tasks without exposing sensitive information. Key Features and Functionality: - Encrypted Credentials Vault: Stores API keys, OAuth tokens, and other secrets in an encrypted local vault. Credentials are injected at execution time, ensuring they never touch the agent, thereby maintaining strict security boundaries. - Self-Hosted Deployment: Runs entirely within the user's infrastructure, providing full control over data and compliance with security policies. Deployment is streamlined with a single Docker instance, offering a FastAPI server backed by SQLite. - Toolkit-Scoped Permissions: Assigns unique toolkit keys to each agent, bundling specific sets of APIs, credentials, and access policies. This ensures agents operate with the principle of least privilege, allowing for granular control and immediate revocation of access when necessary. - Extensive API and Workflow Catalog: Provides access to an AI-curated catalog of over 10,000 APIs and workflows, enabling agents to discover and execute a wide range of operations without the need for custom integration code. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Jentic Mini addresses the critical challenge of securely integrating AI agents with live systems. By decoupling credential management from agent logic, it eliminates the risks associated with credential exposure, excessive permissions, and unintended actions in production environments. This solution empowers developers to deploy AI agents that perform meaningful tasks while maintaining stringent security and governance controls.