What changed in the lean web stack

NocoDB 2026.10.0 adds resource allocation in Timeline view, step-through playback of past workflow runs, and button fields that run automations. MCP clients such as Claude and ChatGPT can now connect by signing in instead of using a copied token. 'Interfaces' were renamed 'classic apps'. A 29 October bug-fix release made password changes revoke API tokens and OAuth app access.

Why it matters: Workflow debugging and token revocation make NocoDB safer to hand over to clients.

NocoDB 2026.09.0 lets users connect a base to Claude from the connectors directory and expands the MCP server from 11 to 149 tools covering tables, fields, workflows and permissions. Release 2026.09.1 (29 Sep) extended MCP to whole accounts with 199 tools. Community Edition keeps only the MCP record tools. The changelog page shows no release date; the date here is from the GitHub release.

Why it matters: AI assistants can now manage NocoDB structure as well as records, but the full toolset is Cloud-focused.

NocoDB replaced the AGPL-3.0 with the Sustainable Use License on 9 January 2026. Internal self-hosting and modification stay free at any company size. Hosting NocoDB as a service, giving external customers direct access, or reselling it requires a commercial licence. This is older than the May to November window but still affects anyone choosing a self-hosted database UI.

Why it matters: Agencies that host NocoDB for clients or expose it to clients' customers may now need a commercial licence.