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Self-Host NocoDB

Open source Airtable alternative.

What is NocoDB?

NocoDB turns any database into a smart spreadsheet. An open source Airtable alternative that works with MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, and MariaDB.

Try it locally

Run NocoDB on your machine to see how it works:

terminal

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

Open http://localhost:8080/dashboard to access NocoDB.

Press Ctrl+C in your terminal to stop it.

Install the Nexlayer MCP

Install the Nexlayer MCP server for your AI coding assistant:

terminal

npx @nexlayer/mcp-install

This will configure the MCP and prompt you to authenticate with your Nexlayer account.

Don't have an account? You can create a free one during the authentication flow.

Deploy to Nexlayer

Ask your AI coding assistant to deploy the Docker image:

terminal

> deploy nocodb/nocodb to nexlayer

Nexlayer will pull the image, configure it, and give you a public URL with SSL.