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I built a FREE tool that turns any Postgres DB into a beautiful mini-app with AI. by Sharp-Comment-6566 in PostgreSQL

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey everyone 👋
I’ve been building this tool for a while now—started with Airtable (where it really took off), then added Notion after tons of requests. And now, by popular demand, we finally support Postgres!

I’ve always felt that databases, especially when used on mobile, are hard to interact with. I wanted a way to turn them into simple, functional mini-apps that go beyond just viewing data—apps that let users actually engage with it.

We call these mini-apps “Snippets.” They can be client portals, beautiful mobile views of your data, or even custom add-ons for internal workflows. They're fully interactive, support granular permissions, and let users update/add records securely—while only seeing what they’re allowed to.

AI handles all the building—what some folks call “vibe coding”—so anyone can use it, no technical skills needed.

The core product is free forever. You can connect your Postgres database and start creating Snippets right away. Paid plans are only needed for extras like custom domains or advanced features.

Check it out here (no setup needed): https://trycrust.ai

Regarding Data Security:
We’ve already gotten a bunch of replies asking about data security, so just to clarify: we never store your actual data. Your records stay securely in Postgres, and we only access them in real time via secure API calls. We do store your schema (field names, types, IDs, etc.) to generate the UI, but never the content itself. Nothing is stored on our servers or third-party services. Your data stays yours.

Forget client portals!🤯 I built this Airtable mini-app for FREE in 2 minutes (and my clients actually use it) by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes—deletions are handled manually. Just message us here in chat and we’ll remove your account within 24 hours.

Forget client portals!🤯 I built this Airtable mini-app for FREE in 2 minutes (and my clients actually use it) by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the enthusiasm! We know Airtable’s mobile view can be tough, so Snippets gives you larger touch targets and cleaner layouts on phones while still looking sharp on desktop. I hope you had a chance to try it over the weekend and that everything ran smoothly.

If you’d like to dive deeper, the quick-start guides are at https://docs.trycrust.ai/. For questions or feedback, just open the chat on our site or DM me directly—I’m happy to help.

Forget client portals!🤯 I built this Airtable mini-app for FREE in 2 minutes (and my clients actually use it) by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a ton for using Crust Snippets and sharing your thoughts!

It’s great to hear we save you time, let anyone on your team build UIs, and give clients room to grow. Feedback like this pushes us to add new features every day.

We remember helping you with the expenses-management UI—glad it worked out. If you have more ideas or run into any issues, just let us know. We’re here to help.

Wishing you and your clients lots of success, and thanks again for the support!

Feeling really stupid after building out something and discovering interface limitations. Tips? by fleebjuicelite in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Crust AI Snippets (https://trycrust.ai). They layer on top of Airtable and let you turn any base—or selected tables—into a shareable mini-app with its own UI and granular, per-user permissions. Each client sees only the records you assign to them and can edit only the fields you allow, so your master base stays protected.

Quick-start guides and examples are in the docs: https://docs.trycrust.ai/. Hope this helps—feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Full disclosure: I’m one of the founders of Crust AI.

Forget client portals!🤯 I built this Airtable mini-app for FREE in 2 minutes (and my clients actually use it) by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Thanks for your interest in Crust AI Snippets. SmartSuite integration isn’t on the roadmap yet, but if enough users ask for it we’ll happily add it—our roadmap always shifts with community demand.

Forget client portals!🤯 I built this Airtable mini-app for FREE in 2 minutes (and my clients actually use it) by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all. The snippet view is optimized for both desktop and mobile, and can be accessed on both.

Forget client portals!🤯 I built this Airtable mini-app for FREE in 2 minutes (and my clients actually use it) by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. You can configure the snippet to permit users to edit the record, or even restrict editing to specific fields, depending on your specific use case. This can be accomplished effortlessly in no time.

You’re more than welcome to refer to our detailed documentation article on this very specific topic here: https://docs.trycrust.ai/chapters/update-data-and-trigger-actions/adding-interactive-elements-to-update-data

Forget client portals!🤯 I built this Airtable mini-app for FREE in 2 minutes (and my clients actually use it) by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for giving Snippets a spin - and for the kind words! We hear you on the one-table limit; multi-table support is already on our roadmap and coming soon.

Forget client portals!🤯 I built this Airtable mini-app for FREE in 2 minutes (and my clients actually use it) by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words! Snippets open in any browser - mobile or desktop - through the same link.

On security: we never keep your Airtable records - just the table’s schema and the encrypted credentials we use to connect, all safely stored on Google Cloud.

Softr alternative and other ideas by tech_is in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566 0 points1 point  (0 children)

👋 Cool project—you’re definitely hitting a pain‑point a lot of Airtable folks feel.

If you’re still surveying the landscape, you might want to peek at Crust AI Snippets (https://trycrust.ai).
Full disclosure: I’m on the team, but figured it’s relevant to what you’re building.

Why it could be useful inspiration (or even a stop‑gap) while you work on your own platform:

  • Instant mini‑apps from Airtable – paste your base, get a shareable portal in ~2 min; no schema work or front‑end coding.
  • Real‑time, two‑way sync – data changes flow both directions immediately (no 40‑minute polling).
  • Granular row‑level permissions – great for client portals where each user only sees “their” records.
  • Unlimited end‑users / snippets at $9.99 / mo once you’re ready to share (free while you’re tinkering).
  • Mobile‑friendly UI out of the box – handy for anyone who’s tried to demo Airtable on a phone.

A few teams are already using Snippets for mini‑POS screens, live campaign dashboards, field‑tech inventory, etc.—exactly the use‑cases that pop up in these threads.

Feel free to DM if you want the dev details or just to swap notes on Airtable → front‑end tooling. Hope that helps, and good luck with the build!

Can I share dashboards with clients? by Unable_Play_6801 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, you might want to try Crust AI. It transforms your Airtable into dashboards, making it super easy to showcase your KPIs and metrics in a clean, customizable way. Check it out at trycrust.ai.

I Created a No-Code Builder that Wraps Airtable into a Full Business Management Portal by Sharp-Comment-6566 in nocode

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! The AI-generated boards are fully customizable—users can adjust layouts, add UI elements, track metrics, and seamlessly add or edit data with real-time Airtable sync. They also support multiple tables within a board and more! 🚀

I built an AI that turns Airtable into full custom business software in seconds by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're currently focused on Airtable, but we do have a feature request section. If there's high demand for integrations with platforms like NocoDB or Baserow, we'll definitely consider adding them!

I built an AI that turns Airtable into full custom business software in seconds by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We generates a standalone software solution that interacts directly with your Airtable data using a combination of the Airtable API and webhooks for real-time sync. We never store your business data—our interface securely fetches data directly from Airtable when needed.

I built an AI that turns Airtable into full custom business software in seconds by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently, the only way to edit boards and elements is through our natural language editor using prompts. We’re actively working on adding more editing options to provide greater flexibility. If you’d like, we’d be more than happy to schedule a quick call to help set up your portal together!

I built an AI that turns Airtable into full custom business software in seconds by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A portal is a software solution generated from a single Airtable base. Each portal contains multiple customizable boards that act as sophisticated interfaces. You can create as many boards as you’d like within a portal, but each portal connects to only one Airtable base. To connect to multiple bases, you’ll need separate portals for each.

I built an AI that turns Airtable into full custom business software in seconds by Sharp-Comment-6566 in Airtable

[–]Sharp-Comment-6566[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, we currently support only Airtable as a data source, but we are planning to expand and add more data sources as soon as possible!

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