Orbit
See all of your relationships in one place!
See How All of Your Channels Relate
ExpressionEngine projects grow. Channels multiply. Relationship fields stack up.
At some point you stop asking, “What does this channel do?” and start asking, “How does everything connect?”
Orbit gives you that answer instantly.
Orbit visualizes your entire channel relationship architecture in a live, interactive graph, so you can see exactly how your content model is structured.
Why Orbit?
If you’ve ever:
- Inherited a complex EE build
- Forgotten which channel references what
- Tried to untangle circular relationships
- Audited a site before refactoring
- Onboarded a new developer to a large project
Orbit is for you.
Instead of clicking through fields one by one, you get a complete architectural overview in seconds.
What You See
Orbit renders a force-directed graph inside your Control Panel:
- Channels appear as color-coded nodes
- Relationship fields appear as labeled, directional connections
- Incoming and outgoing references are instantly visible
- Multiple fields between the same channels are clearly separated and readable
It’s your content model, mapped visually.
Interactive by Design
Orbit is not a static diagram. It is a live, responsive visualization.
Drag and Explore
Move channels around and watch connected nodes respond naturally.
Hover for Details
See:
- Channel name
- Outgoing connections
- Incoming connections
- Field names and their targets
Multi-Field Clarity
If two channels are connected by multiple relationship fields, Orbit separates them using curved paths so every connection remains readable.
Responsive Layout
Resize your browser and the graph recalculates automatically.
Built for Developers and Architects
Orbit is ideal for:
- Agency developers auditing client builds
- Teams planning refactors or migrations
- Technical leads documenting system architecture
- Anyone maintaining large EE installs
- ExpressionEngine consultants onboarding to legacy projects
It turns guesswork into clarity.
No Database Bloat. No Settings.
Orbit:
- Creates no database tables
- Stores no data
- Has no complicated configuration
- Reads everything directly from your existing channel and field setup
Install it. Open it. Understand your architecture.
That’s it.
Clean Empty State
No relationship fields yet? Orbit will tell you.
Instead of rendering an empty graph, it prompts you to create relationships between channels, keeping your interface clean and intentional.
Powered by Vanilla JavaScript
Orbit renders entirely client-side using inline vanilla JavaScript. No external libraries. No dependency conflicts. No performance drag.
Just fast, native Control Panel integration.
Backed by tripleNERDscore
Orbit is built by tripleNERDscore, the team behind high-performance ExpressionEngine solutions and architecture-driven development.