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Migrate from AirtableNocoDB
Easy1-2 hours for a typical base4 steps
Why migrate
Escape Airtable's per-user pricing, hit row/record limits, want to self-host, need to connect to existing SQL databases.
Step-by-step
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1. Install NocoDB
Run `docker run -d -p 8080:8080 -v "$PWD"/nocodb:/usr/app/data/ nocodb/nocodb:latest` on any VPS or your local machine.
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2. Use NocoDB's built-in Airtable import
In NocoDB UI, click "Create Project → Import from Airtable". Paste your Airtable API key + base ID. NocoDB pulls all tables, views, and data automatically.
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3. Verify views
Airtable Grid/Gallery/Kanban views all import. Re-create any formula columns that don't auto-convert.
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4. Update integrations
Replace Airtable API calls with NocoDB's REST API (mostly compatible).
Gotchas to watch
- Some Airtable field types (Linked Records with rollups) may need manual recreation.
- Airtable formulas use a different syntax than NocoDB; check formula columns post-import.
- Attachments are imported but stored locally (or in MinIO/S3 if configured).
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