nocobase
An open-source no-code platform that lets AI agents and humans collaborate to build custom business applications.
Combine WYSIWYG visual editing with AI coding agents to create tailored workflows and internal systems.
NocoBase is an extensible no-code application engine equipped with AI coding agent skills and embedded AI workers. It targets technical leads, product managers, and operations teams who want to create custom internal tools or project management portals without writing boilerplate code.
What it is
NocoBase combines visual page and workflow creation with AI coding support through tools like Claude Code and Cursor. You can design relational data schemas visually, establish role-based access controls, and deploy automated AI employees directly inside backend decision workflows.
Who it's for
It suits teams that want to build bespoke management systems or admin dashboards tailored to specific Agile or project workflows. It does not suit non-technical users who lack the resources to host Node.js applications and manage relational databases.
Key features
Dual visual agent building
Humans build and tweak UI visually while AI agents execute CLI commands to handle code setup, migrations, and plugin extensions.
Embedded AI workflow workers
Deploy AI workers inside automated system workflows to handle document reading, task routing, and data processing.
Granular permission controls
Apply field-level read and write access controls and complete audit logs across human roles and AI employee tasks.
Decoupled relational data structure
Store data in standard relational databases or third-party APIs while keeping backend data schemas separate from visual pages.
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Our honest verdict
What's great
- Supports dual editing where AI agents and human users refine the same system infrastructure.
- Runs AI task execution directly within background business workflows.
- Enforces field-level access permissions and full audit logging for AI actions.
- Stores data in standard relational databases to avoid vendor lock-in.
Where it falls short
- Requires managing self-hosted infrastructure for Node.js environments and databases.
- Demands developer skills to construct custom microkernel plugins or integrate complex APIs.
- Requires third-party AI API key connections and ongoing usage payments for AI workers.
Pricing & license
NocoBase is free to host and run under its open-source repository terms. The only ongoing expenses are your server infrastructure, relational database host, and any third-party AI model API usage.
Open remote AI-training roles
880 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 15, 2026; most pay $20–$175 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
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FAQ
Can external agent platforms connect to NocoBase?
Yes, NocoBase offers MCP, HTTP APIs, CLI tools, and agent integrations to link platforms like Dify, n8n, Slack, and WhatsApp.
Where is application data stored?
Data stays in your standard relational databases or connected third-party sources, separate from the UI layer.
