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No-Code News Week 45 Highlights

Host: Alfred Nutile

Google Opal

Google Opal keeps expanding. If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a look — it’s a smart concept with plenty of practical applications. The fact that Google continues to invest here shows they’re taking this space seriously.

Softr Downgrades Plan

Softr has reduced its business-plan limits from 2,500 to 500 users per workspace for new customers. That shift suggests a renewed focus on smaller companies. It’s a reminder that with proprietary tools you’re always subject to pricing changes, while open-source options offer more stability. They’ve still got strong workflow and AI features, but this new tier is something to keep in mind.

n8n Agent Bug Fix

n8n released updates to both their stable and preview builds. A key fix addresses how the AI Agent handles tools — previously a weak spot. Since AI Agents are becoming central to many workflows, this improvement could make a real difference.

Eleven Labs – From Idea to Done

Eleven Labs continues to expand its music-generation and studio tools. It fits right into the no-code space: enabling creators, solo entrepreneurs, and small businesses to move from idea to production without heavy developer overhead. Another reminder that you can now connect or use these tools directly and get real work done with minimal code.

Webflow Adds AI SEO

Webflow is building AI into its SEO suite. If it works as promised, this could help creators achieve consistent, reliable SEO results without complex setup. Think of it like a 3-D printer for websites: the pieces are pre-built, and AI helps assemble them efficiently.

GitHub Trending

A look at what’s trending on GitHub this week.

NoCoBase – The Open-Source Softr

NoCoBase is positioning itself as the open-source Softr — a drag-and-drop builder that goes surprisingly far. Their documentation and training videos are excellent. One standout feature: AI integration with role-based “employees.” Users can choose which AI assistant — data, translation, or sales — should handle each dataset or question.
It’s a fresh approach for intranets and internal company sites, and something I’m planning to test on an upcoming project.

Appsmith Agents

Appsmith continues to grow with its AI Agents feature, letting you embed automation and context directly into your apps. If NoCoBase doesn’t meet your needs, Appsmith is a strong alternative with plugin support and a mature ecosystem.

Buddibase

Buddibase remains active with 22 thousand GitHub stars. Comparing its contribution activity to Appsmith and NoCoBase gives a good sense of community momentum. Even if mature projects slow down, tracking these insights is a solid way to gauge which platforms are thriving.

Videos to Watch

Several community videos worth checking out showcase new n8n setups and backend integrations. They emphasize keeping business logic inside n8n, using Supabase as the gateway between front- and back-end systems. This simplifies automation and makes AI integration smoother — a pattern I recommend exploring.

Coding Is Changing

A thought-provoking video titled “Coding Is Changing” questions traditional development habits like local branches and long merge cycles. It highlights how new tools are shifting those old mindsets — definitely worth a watch.

MCPs

Finally, MCPs (Multi-Channel Prompts) remain a powerful yet simple approach to AI integration. Keep them focused and lightweight; giving AI smaller, specialized tools allows it to reason and combine them effectively.

That’s a Wrap

That’s it for this week’s No-Code News.
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Thanks for listening — see you next week!

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

00:20 – Google Opal expands its reach

01:00 – Softr downgrades its business plan

01:40 – n8n Agent bug fix and new release notes

02:10 – Eleven Labs: from idea to done with AI music tools

03:00 – Webflow adds AI-powered SEO

03:40 – GitHub Trending roundup

04:00 – NoCoBase: the open-source Softr

04:40 – Appsmith Agents update

05:20 – Buddibase community growth

06:00 – Videos to watch: n8n + Supabase setups

07:00 – “Coding Is Changing” — rethinking developer workflows

07:40 – MCPs and focused AI tool design

08:10 – Wrap-up and upcoming trainings

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