What are rbee's core commitments?

rbee is committed to three core values: environmental sustainability through local-first AI, social impact by democratizing AI access, and career growth through open-source mentorship.

How does rbee support environmental sustainability?

rbee uses local-first AI orchestration to reduce data center overhead and energy consumption. Self-hosted AI with rbee saves 60-80% energy compared to cloud APIs.

Is rbee truly open-source?

Yes. rbee is GPL-3.0 and MIT licensed. The core platform is free forever. Premium modules (€129-499 lifetime) are optional for advanced features.

Our Commitments

Building AI Infrastructure That Benefits Everyone

At rbee, we believe technology should serve people and the planet. Our commitments guide how we build, who we serve, and how we grow together as a community.

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Why Commitments Matter

Accountability

Scenario

Many companies make vague promises without measurable outcomes.

Solution

We document our commitments publicly and link them from our LinkedIn profile.

Outcome

Transparent, verifiable commitments that we're held accountable for.

Community Trust

Scenario

Open source requires trust between maintainers and contributors.

Solution

Clear commitments show what we stand for and how we operate.

Outcome

Build trust through transparency and consistent action.

Long-Term Thinking

Scenario

Short-term profit maximization often conflicts with sustainability and social good.

Solution

Our commitments prioritize long-term impact over short-term gains.

Outcome

Sustainable growth that benefits everyone, not just shareholders.

Our Three Pillars

Environmental Sustainability

Local-first AI reduces data center overhead and optimizes GPU utilization. We activate idle hardware instead of manufacturing new GPUs, minimize network traffic, and pack workloads efficiently. Every idle GPU we bring online is one less GPU that needs to be produced.

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Social Impact

Open-source, privacy-respecting AI infrastructure accessible to individuals, researchers, educators, and small teams. We lower barriers through free software, open documentation, and active community support. AI for everyone, not just big tech.

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Career Growth & Learning

Open collaboration and real-world experience with distributed systems, GPU orchestration, and modern infrastructure. Contributors work on production-grade code with mentorship from experienced maintainers. Learn by building real systems.

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How We Deliver on These Commitments

Open Source First

Scenario

GPL-3.0 licensed core binaries, free forever.

Solution

All development happens in public. No secret roadmaps or proprietary black boxes.

Outcome

Complete transparency. Fork it, audit it, contribute to it.

Privacy by Default

Scenario

Data never leaves your network. GDPR-compliant by design.

Solution

Self-hosted infrastructure with built-in compliance features.

Outcome

Your data, your hardware, your control.

Efficient by Design

Scenario

Multi-machine orchestration maximizes GPU utilization.

Solution

Intelligent scheduling reduces idle time and energy waste.

Outcome

Do more with less. Reduce environmental impact.

Community-Driven

Scenario

Active Discord, GitHub discussions, and public roadmap.

Solution

Community feedback shapes our priorities and features.

Outcome

Built with the community, for the community.

Our Impact

Activate Idle Hardware

Turn existing GPUs into production AI infrastructure. No new manufacturing required. Reduce e-waste and maximize utilization of hardware you already own.

Zero API Costs

Self-hosted means no monthly cloud bills. Non-profits, educators, and small teams save thousands per year. More budget for mission-critical work.

Accessible Worldwide

No credit card required. No geographic restrictions. Run on local hardware regardless of location or payment method. AI infrastructure for everyone.

Growing Community

Active contributors, Discord members, and GitHub stars. Open development attracts developers who want to learn and build together.

Learn More

Blog Posts

Scenario

Deep dives into GDPR compliance, heterogeneous hardware, and cost comparisons.

Solution

Technical articles explaining how rbee implements these commitments.

Outcome

Learn the details behind our approach.

Read Blog

Documentation

Scenario

Comprehensive guides for setup, deployment, and best practices.

Solution

Step-by-step instructions for sustainable and efficient AI infrastructure.

Outcome

Get started with rbee in minutes.

Read Docs

Community

Scenario

Connect with other users, contributors, and maintainers.

Solution

Active Discord and GitHub discussions for support and collaboration.

Outcome

Join a community that shares these values.

Join Discord

Join Us

Help Us Build AI Infrastructure That Benefits Everyone

These commitments are referenced from our LinkedIn company profile.

Download rbee Contribute on GitHub

📄 All commitment pages are linked from our LinkedIn profile

Our Commitments

Building AI Infrastructure That Benefits Everyone

At rbee, we believe technology should serve people and the planet. Our commitments guide how we build, who we serve, and how we grow together as a community.

View on GitHub Join Our Community

Why Commitments Matter

Accountability

Scenario

Many companies make vague promises without measurable outcomes.

Solution

We document our commitments publicly and link them from our LinkedIn profile.

Outcome

Transparent, verifiable commitments that we're held accountable for.

Community Trust

Scenario

Open source requires trust between maintainers and contributors.

Solution

Clear commitments show what we stand for and how we operate.

Outcome

Build trust through transparency and consistent action.

Long-Term Thinking

Scenario

Short-term profit maximization often conflicts with sustainability and social good.

Solution

Our commitments prioritize long-term impact over short-term gains.

Outcome

Sustainable growth that benefits everyone, not just shareholders.

Our Three Pillars

Environmental Sustainability

Read Full Report

Social Impact

Read Full Pledge

Career Growth & Learning

Read Full Pledge

How We Deliver on These Commitments

Open Source First

Scenario

GPL-3.0 licensed core binaries, free forever.

Solution

All development happens in public. No secret roadmaps or proprietary black boxes.

Outcome

Complete transparency. Fork it, audit it, contribute to it.

Privacy by Default

Scenario

Data never leaves your network. GDPR-compliant by design.

Solution

Self-hosted infrastructure with built-in compliance features.

Outcome

Your data, your hardware, your control.

Efficient by Design

Scenario

Multi-machine orchestration maximizes GPU utilization.

Solution

Intelligent scheduling reduces idle time and energy waste.

Outcome

Do more with less. Reduce environmental impact.

Community-Driven

Scenario

Active Discord, GitHub discussions, and public roadmap.

Solution

Community feedback shapes our priorities and features.

Outcome

Built with the community, for the community.

Our Impact

Activate Idle Hardware

Turn existing GPUs into production AI infrastructure. No new manufacturing required. Reduce e-waste and maximize utilization of hardware you already own.

Zero API Costs

Self-hosted means no monthly cloud bills. Non-profits, educators, and small teams save thousands per year. More budget for mission-critical work.

Accessible Worldwide

No credit card required. No geographic restrictions. Run on local hardware regardless of location or payment method. AI infrastructure for everyone.

Growing Community

Active contributors, Discord members, and GitHub stars. Open development attracts developers who want to learn and build together.

Learn More

Blog Posts

Scenario

Deep dives into GDPR compliance, heterogeneous hardware, and cost comparisons.

Solution

Technical articles explaining how rbee implements these commitments.

Outcome

Learn the details behind our approach.

Read Blog

Documentation

Scenario

Comprehensive guides for setup, deployment, and best practices.

Solution

Step-by-step instructions for sustainable and efficient AI infrastructure.

Outcome

Get started with rbee in minutes.

Read Docs

Community

Scenario

Connect with other users, contributors, and maintainers.

Solution

Active Discord and GitHub discussions for support and collaboration.

Outcome

Join a community that shares these values.

Join Discord

Join Us

Help Us Build AI Infrastructure That Benefits Everyone

These commitments are referenced from our LinkedIn company profile.

Download rbee Contribute on GitHub

📄 All commitment pages are linked from our LinkedIn profile