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combine a spreadsheet-style data layer with APIs, embedding, and automation for low-code applications

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Stars
15,627
Primary language
TypeScript
License
AGPL-3.0
Repository last updated
Sep 6, 2026
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Overview

APITable is an API-oriented low-code platform built around an Airtable-style collaborative table interface. It combines shared data editing, automatic APIs, embedding, and automation so tables can evolve into internal tools and business applications.

Features and best fit

Based on official documentation; not hands-on tested · Content checked:

Key features

Collaboratively edit structured data in a table UI

Teams manage records and fields through a spreadsheet-like interface while sharing the same data space.

Sources: [2]

Expose table data to external applications through APIs and embedding

The project is designed to connect beyond its own UI, allowing existing systems and custom frontends to consume or embed managed data.

Sources: [2]

Use the data layer as a low-code or no-code application foundation

The README positions APITable for internal tools, flexible ERP, and other workflows that build application behavior around collaborative tables.

Sources: [2]

Best fit

Fits teams evolving spreadsheet workflows into collaborative data applications

It is relevant when teams want to start with familiar table editing and progressively add APIs, embedding, and automation.

Sources: [2]

Before adoption

The latest published release is v1.14.0-beta

As of 2026-10-01, the newest published release is v1.14.0-beta and the default branch is develop. Production adoption should pin versions and validate backups and upgrades accordingly.

Sources: [4][1]

Self-hosting recommends at least 4 CPUs and 8GB of RAM

The README recommends 4 CPUs and 8GB RAM or more and notes that native arm64 container images are not ready, which can hurt performance on Apple Silicon.

Sources: [2]

The all-in-one image is for demo or testing, not production

The pm2-based all-in-one image is explicitly described as demo/testing only and not recommended for enterprise or production use.

Sources: [2]

Official sources

  1. [1]apitable/apitable repository(2026-10-01)
  2. [2]APITable README(2026-10-01)
  3. [3]APITable package.json(2026-10-01)
  4. [4]APITable v1.14.0-beta release(2026-10-01)
  5. [5]APITable AGPL-3.0 license(2026-10-01)
Supplemental curator note

APITable centers application data in a table-oriented UI and combines APIs, embedding, and automation for internal tools and business applications. The latest published release is v1.14.0-beta and development is centered on the develop branch, so production use should pin versions and validate upgrades.

Try it in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Download the installer

    Save the Docker Compose installer to a file instead of piping it directly to a shell.

    curl -fsSL https://apitable.github.io/install.sh -o apitable-install.sh
  2. 2

    Review the installer

    Inspect the actions, downloads, and container setup before execution. Self-hosting recommends at least 4 CPUs and 8GB RAM.

    less apitable-install.sh
  3. 3

    Start APITable

    Run the installer and open http://localhost:80 when startup completes. Apple Silicon may perform poorly because native arm64 images are not yet available.

    bash apitable-install.sh
Check the official README

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GitHub Topics

  • airtable
  • airtable-alternative
  • nocodb
  • nestjs
  • nextjs
  • spring
  • low-code
  • no-code
  • notion
  • api
  • automatic-api
  • embed
Stars
15,627
Forks
1,428
Watchers
102
Open issues
280
Contributors
62
Owner type
Organization
Primary language
TypeScript
License
AGPL-3.0
Repository last updated
Sep 6, 2026
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