What it does
NocoBase is a platform for building business systems, such as customer databases, project trackers and internal tools, without writing code. You design data, pages, workflows and permissions in a visual, what-you-see-is-what-you-get editor.
AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor and Codex can also build on it through its own command-line tool and skills. Its makers say people and AI can share the work: AI creates data models and pages, and people refine them by hand.
It is self-hosted and has an online demo.
Who it's for
Businesses and teams who need custom internal software, and developers who build it for them.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. Installed with a few terminal commands; after that, building is done in a visual editor. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Web browser
- Privacy
- Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Try the online demo to see the editor before installing anything.
- Install the NocoBase command-line tool and create a NocoBase app.
- Build data models, pages and workflows visually, or with an AI coding agent.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
- More on staying safe
Where people are talking about it
- Nocobase, on prem Notion for creating production-ready appsHacker News · May 2024