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ToolJet

Open-source, AI-powered internal tool builder

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ToolJet is an open-source internal tool builder with a visual canvas, 100+ native data connectors and a built-in no-code database. It generates screens and queries from plain-English descriptions and can be self-hosted on Docker, Kubernetes or your own VPC.

  • Drag-and-drop UI builder
  • Database connectors
  • API connectors
  • Custom code support (not listed)
  • Roles and permissions
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment

Also includes

  • Backend workflows
  • Single sign-on
  • Audit logs
  • Git version control
  • Staging environments
  • Built-in database
  • White-label branding
  • AI app generation
  • Scheduled jobs

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