What is Saltcorn?
Saltcorn is a comprehensive platform designed for creating database web applications without requiring programming knowledge. It provides an intuitive point-and-click, drag-and-drop user interface that allows users to build complete applications from data models to user interfaces. The platform supports relational database management, enabling users to create tables, define fields, and establish relationships between data entities.
With Saltcorn, users can build pages, forms, and data views using visual builders, customize the look and feel by installing themes, and extend functionality through a plugin store. The platform generates web and mobile applications, supports PDF generation and email functionality, and automates business processes and workflows. Saltcorn is available for self-hosting via NPM or Docker, and offers free trial hosting on Saltcorn.com for evaluation purposes.
Features
- Drag-and-drop page builder: Create pages, forms, and data views visually without coding
- Relational database management: Build data models with tables, fields, and relations
- Multiplatform deployment: Generate web and mobile applications from the same platform
- Plugin system: Extend functionality with additional datatypes, views, and themes
- Theme customization: Install and apply themes to control application appearance
- Automation capabilities: Automate business processes and manual workflows with actions
- PDF generation: Create PDF documents from application data
- Email integration: Send emails directly from applications
Use Cases
- Building address book applications
- Creating blog platforms
- Developing project management tools
- Implementing issue tracking systems
- Creating software directories
- Building forum applications
- Developing dashboard applications
- Creating landing pages
- Building wiki platforms
- Developing todo list applications
- Creating location search applications
- Building roadmap tracking tools
FAQs
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What license does Saltcorn use?
Saltcorn is released under the MIT license, making it free and open source. -
Can Saltcorn applications be deployed to mobile devices?
Yes, Saltcorn generates both web and mobile applications from the same platform. -
How can I extend Saltcorn's functionality?
You can extend functionality through the plugin store which offers additional datatypes, views, and themes. -
What deployment options are available for Saltcorn applications?
You can self-host using NPM or Docker, or use the free trial hosting on Saltcorn.com for evaluation. -
What types of applications have been built with Saltcorn?
The Saltcorn wiki, issue tracker, blog, store, and the saltcorn.com website itself are all built with Saltcorn, along with examples like address books, blogs, dashboards, forums, and project management tools.
