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nocobase

An AI + no-code platform for business systems: CRM, ERP and internal tools on proven infrastructure

★ 24.5k stars⑂ 2.9k forksNOASSERTIONupdated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

nocobase is an open-source automation project by nocobase (nocobase/nocobase on GitHub). It has 24,493 GitHub stars and 2,906 forks, is released under the NOASSERTION license, and was last updated on GitHub on 8 October 2026.

GitHub stars
24,493
Forks
2,906
License
NOASSERTION
Last updated on GitHub
8 October 2026
Category
Automation
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Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clarify your goal

    Decide what you want to achieve with nocobase and check the README on GitHub for requirements before installing.

  2. Get the code

    Clone the repository from GitHub (or take the packaged install route in step 3 if the README offers one).

  3. Install and configure

    Follow the project's documented install commands — the Run section below lists the exact ones — and add any required API keys or models.

  4. Run your first task

    Work through the README's quickstart example end to end, then adapt it to your own project or data.

// features

Why people love it

WYSIWYG no-code builder

Design data models, pages and workflows visually without writing code for the common cases.

AI-assisted building

AI helps construct and extend systems on top of the platform's stable infrastructure.

Business-app coverage

Suited to CRM, ERP, internal tools and project management patterns out of the box.

Plugin architecture

Extend with plugins when no-code reaches its limits, keeping custom code upgradeable.

Self-hostable

Install and run your own instance with the official CLI.

Workflow automation

Built-in workflows automate approvals and business processes.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone the repository

    Get the NocoBase source if you plan to develop plugins or contribute.

    git clone https://github.com/nocobase/nocobase.git
    cd nocobase
  2. Install the CLI

    Install the NocoBase command-line tool globally.

    npm install -g @nocobase/cli
  3. Create your first app

    Use the CLI to install a NocoBase app (optionally building it together with an AI agent, as the README suggests), then open it and model your first data table.

    # see the README 'Quick Start' for the exact app-install command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains nocobase?

nocobase is maintained by the nocobase organization/account on GitHub, together with open-source contributors, in the public repository nocobase/nocobase.

Is nocobase free to use?

Yes — the code is open source under the NOASSERTION license. Check the repository's LICENSE file for the exact terms before commercial use.

Does nocobase need a paid API key?

NocoBase is open source and self-hostable; AI-assisted features use a model provider you configure, which may need your own API key.

How does nocobase compare to Airtable / Retool?

Airtable is lighter for simple bases and Retool focuses on internal UIs over existing data; NocoBase aims at full business systems — data model, workflows and UI — that you self-host and own.

How do I get started with nocobase?

Clone the repository from GitHub, follow the install commands in the Run section (taken from the project's README), and complete the documented quickstart example before adapting it to your own use case.

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