So what is Airtable ?

Airtable is a low-code platform for building collaborative apps. It works like a part spreadsheet & part database.

What is NocoDB ?

• NocoDB is a free & open source Airtable alternative - that turns your existing MySQL/Postgres databases into a smart and beautiful spreadsheets.

Now, show me the code.

(async () => {    const server = require('express')();    const {Noco} = require("nocodb");    server.use(await Noco.init({}));    console.log(`Visit : localhost:${process.env.PORT}/dashboard`)        server.listen(process.env.PORT);})()

Let's break down the 7 lines.

(async () => {    // require express     const server = require('express')();    // require nocodb    const {Noco} = require("nocodb");    // mount nocodb as a middleware    server.use(await Noco.init({}));    // print     console.log(`Visit : localhost:${process.env.PORT}/dashboard`)        // listen to a port     server.listen(process.env.PORT);})()

Yes, that is it - simple, minimalistic & boring. Like the way it should be while trying something new.

How does it work internally ?

• NocoDB depends on a database to store metadata about projects or spreadsheets. This can be specified usingNC_DBenvironment variable. IfNC_DBis absent then NocoDB defaults to SQLite storing this metadata.
• NocoDB Projects can be created in two ways
  • First, onNC_DBdatabase it self. Second, by connecting to external database.

So how to try this quickly ?

You can get started with just one command.

npx create-nocodb-app

or

docker run -d --name nocodb -p 8080:8080 nocodb/nocodb:latest

Where can I find more about the project ?

Please find it below -> fork it / star it / twist it / turn it

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NocoDB
The Open Source Airtable Alternative

Turns any MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite & MariaDB into a smart-spreadsheet

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Quick try

1-Click Deploy

Heroku

Using Docker

docker run -d --name nocodb -p 8080:8080 nocodb/nocodb:latest

To persist data you can mount volume at /usr/app/data/.

Using Npm

npx create-nocodb-app

Using Git

git clone https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb-seedcd nocodb-seednpm installnpm start

GUI

Access Dashboard using : http://localhost:8080/dashboard

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Features

Rich Spreadsheet Interface

• Search, sort, filter, hide columns with uber ease
• Create Views : Grid, Gallery, Kanban, Gantt, Form
• Share Views : public & password protected
• Personal & locked Views
• Upload images to cells (Works

View on GitHub

Do you have a video demo ?

We do!

Using npx

Using docker

Happy hacking!