Create Base using AI

Quickly generate a fully-structured base using natural language prompts with Noco AI

This feature is available only on NocoDB Cloud. It is not supported in self-hosted or on-premise deployments.

Overview

Noco AI lets you instantly generate a complete base — including tables, views, fields, and relationships — just by describing your needs in natural language. Perfect for non-technical users, fast prototyping, and workflow automation.


Steps to Create a Base Using AI

  1. Click Create Base

From the left sidebar, click + Create Base.

  1. Choose Build Base with AI

In the dialog, select ✨ Build Base with AI to use AI-powered base generation.

  1. Select a Use Case (Optional)

Choose a predefined use case to auto-fill a sample prompt.

  1. OR Write Your Own Prompt

You can edit the suggested prompt or enter your own. For example:

Streamline the hiring process by managing candidate applications, scheduling interviews, and tracking hiring outcomes.

  1. Add Additional Context (Optional)

Provide more details like organization name, industry, and audience to help tailor AI results.

  1. Click Suggest Tables & Views

Noco AI will analyze your prompt and generate the recommended schema.

  1. Review Tables and Views

You’ll see all suggested tables and their associated views.

  1. Review Relationships using ERD

Switch to the Relationship Diagram tab to view an auto-generated ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram).

  1. Click Create Base

Once you’re happy with the structure, click Create Base to finalize and start using it.

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Tips for Better AI Suggestions

  • Be clear and specific
    Avoid vague descriptions like “make a project tracker.” Instead, try:

    Track multiple projects with assigned team members, tasks, deadlines, and project status updates.

  • Mention key entities and relationships
    Include what you want to manage and how they relate.

    Each candidate can apply to multiple job openings and be scheduled for multiple interviews.

  • Add extra context
    Use fields like Industry or Audience to help guide the AI.

  • Start simple, refine later
    You can edit the prompt and regenerate suggestions if needed.


Next Steps

Now that your base is created, explore additional Noco AI capabilities:

  • AI-assisted View Suggestions
  • AI-assisted Field Suggestions
  • Prompt-based Formula Generation
  • Smart Select Option predictions

Let AI do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on what matters.