Manage NocoDB bases, tables, and records through a powerful REST API integration for AI agents.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install nocodb
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install nocodb using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is NocoDB?
The NocoDB skill empowers developers to interact with their self-hosted NocoDB instances directly within an AI-driven environment. By providing a bridge to perform spreadsheet-style database operations, this tool becomes a vital part of your Openclaw Skills library, allowing for seamless data manipulation and schema inspection. It is designed for those who need to maintain the flexibility of a spreadsheet while leveraging the power of a relational database through a clean REST API interface.
NocoDB Use Cases
- Automating data entry and record creation in self-hosted databases.
- Performing spreadsheet-style lookups for project management or inventory tracking.
- Inspecting database schemas to understand data structures before performing migrations.
- Executing complex queries and filtering operations for data analysis tasks.
How NocoDB Works
- The skill establishes a connection to your NocoDB instance using a secure API token and base URL.
- Users interact with the database via a shell script that translates commands into REST API calls.
- The system allows for high-level discovery by listing bases and tables or granular control by fetching specific rows.
- Data is exchanged in standard JSON format, ensuring compatibility with other Openclaw Skills and automated workflows.
NocoDB Setup
To integrate this capability into your environment, configure the following environment variables:
export NOCODB_URL="https://your-nocodb-instance.com"
export NOCODB_TOKEN="your-api-token"
You can obtain your API token by navigating to Team & Settings -> API Tokens in your NocoDB dashboard.
NocoDB Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes interaction around the following data hierarchy:
| Component | Identification | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Bases | Name or ID | Acts as the primary container for your data collections. |
| Tables | Name or ID | Represents specific spreadsheets or relational tables. |
| Columns | Schema Name | Defines the data types and field names for a given table. |
| Rows | Row ID | Individual records that can be queried, sorted, or filtered. |
NocoDB Advanced Features
- Support for complex filter operators including eq, neq, like, gt, and null.
- Capability to combine multiple filters using the ~and logical operator.
- Flexible row querying with built-in support for limit, offset, and descending sort.
- Direct JSON insertion support for rapid, structured data entry.
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