Unified data model and extension connectors
OpenBB treats multi-provider integration as the core problem, so it prioritizes a unified data model and consistent entrypoints instead of leaking provider-specific fields and behaviors into every workflow. Connectors and extensions absorb mapping, protocol differences, and failure handling, while the upper layers interact with stable functions and objects, reducing migration cost when providers change. The extension approach pushes variability to the edges: teams can ship domain-specific packages independently without constantly touching the core engine. This structure also enables centralized governance because auth, quotas, and audit hooks can be enforced at the entry layer.
