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Openblocks

Create internal tools fast with a visual, extensible low‑code IDE

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Openblocks provides a visual UI builder with 50+ components, reusable modules, custom React components, and native connectors to databases and APIs, enabling rapid development of internal and customer‑facing applications.

Overview

Overview

Openblocks is an all‑in‑one IDE for building internal and customer‑facing applications. Its visual UI builder offers more than 50 ready‑made components, while a module and query library lets you reuse logic across projects. JavaScript runs everywhere, so data transformation and component control stay familiar to developers.

Extensibility & Deployment

Beyond the built‑in library, you can create custom components using React and the Openblocks SDK, sharing them without iFrames. Native connections cover PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, REST APIs, SMTP, and more. Deploy on the cloud, Docker, AWS AMI, or DigitalOcean, and benefit from RBAC, versioned history, theming, and audit logs—all under an AGPL‑3.0 license.

Who Benefits

Teams that need rapid prototyping without vendor lock‑in, and developers who require the flexibility of custom code, find Openblocks a strong fit for internal dashboards, admin panels, and embedded reporting widgets.

Highlights

Visual UI builder with 50+ configurable components
Reusable modules and query library for shared logic
Custom React components via Openblocks SDK
Native connectors to major databases and APIs with JavaScript everywhere

Pros

  • No vendor lock‑in – fully open source
  • Rich component library accelerates UI creation
  • Full JavaScript support enables complex data handling
  • Extensible with custom React components

Considerations

  • Self‑hosting requires infrastructure management
  • Learning curve for the domain‑specific language and SDK
  • Advanced customizations need React/TypeScript expertise
  • Enterprise‑grade features may need additional configuration

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Fit guide

Great for

  • Teams building internal dashboards quickly
  • Developers needing custom UI beyond low‑code limits
  • Organizations requiring on‑premise control and data sovereignty
  • Companies with existing React expertise looking to reuse components

Not ideal when

  • Solo hobby projects lacking development resources
  • Teams that prefer a fully managed SaaS solution only
  • Users needing extensive pre‑built templates out of the box
  • Environments where AGPL licensing is a compliance concern

How teams use it

Sales CRM Dashboard

Create a real‑time dashboard that pulls from PostgreSQL and external APIs, with role‑based access for sales reps.

Inventory Management Admin Panel

Build an internal tool to edit stock levels, generate reports, and export data to CSV using reusable modules.

Embedded Reporting in React App

Render an Openblocks page as a React component, providing live analytics without iFrames.

Automated Data Sync

Orchestrate periodic data transfers between MySQL and a REST endpoint using JavaScript queries.

Tech snapshot

TypeScript56%
Java26%
JavaScript18%
HTML1%
Dockerfile1%
Shell1%

Tags

rest-apilow-codeui-builderreactclickhousedashboardguiapp-developmentlow-code-platformpostgrescrud-applicationinternal-toolsadmin-dashboardapp-builderbusiness-intelligencecrmdata-sourcelow-code-frameworkmongodb

Frequently asked questions

What language is used for custom components?

Custom components are built with React using JavaScript or TypeScript via the Openblocks SDK.

Where is application data stored?

Openblocks stores app definitions in its own database; data sources remain in the connected external systems.

Can I self‑host Openblocks?

Yes, you can deploy via Docker, AWS AMI, or DigitalOcean images.

Is there a free cloud‑hosted version?

A hosted version is available at cloud.openblocks.dev for quick start and evaluation.

How does version control work?

Openblocks automatically saves history with restore points, allowing you to roll back to previous app versions.

Project at a glance

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