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NocoDB

Syncs your external data sources into NocoDB tables, monitors row changes to trigger external alerts, and manages your database schema through natural language.

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Why use Ceven?

  1. AI native NocoDB integration

    • Describe the outcome and Ceven picks the right NocoDB calls, fills the parameters, and checks the result.
    • Structured, agent friendly tool schemas so each call runs reliably instead of by guesswork.
    • Rich coverage for reading, writing, and querying your NocoDB data, across all 28 of its actions.

  2. Managed auth

    • Built in OAuth with automatic token refresh and rotation.
    • One place to manage, scope, and revoke NocoDB access.
    • Per user and per environment credentials instead of shared keys.

  3. Agent optimized design

    • Actions are tuned from real success and error rates so reliability climbs over time.
    • Full execution logs so you always know what ran in NocoDB, when, and on whose behalf.
    • The agent pauses and asks when NocoDB is unclear instead of plowing ahead.

  4. Enterprise grade security

    • Fine grained access so you control which agents and people can reach NocoDB.
    • Least privilege by default, read scopes first and only the writes a workflow needs.
    • A full audit trail of every NocoDB action to support review and sign off.

Supported tools

Every action Ceven's agents can run on NocoDB, and when to use it.

Get table schema
Pull the complete structure of a specific table, including field definitions and views. Use this to map data before writing.
Upload attachments by URL
Import files from remote URLs directly into NocoDB storage. Use this for migrating assets or saving invoice PDFs.
List workspace bases
Pull a list of all bases within a specific workspace. Use this to identify the correct database for a query.
Delete table view row
Remove a specific record from a table view. Use this for cleanup tasks or removing duplicate entries.
List notifications
Retrieve a paginated list of notifications for the user. Use this to track system alerts or mentions.
Poll notifications
Check for new notifications using a long polling connection. Use this to trigger workflows the moment an alert arrives.
Update view column
Change the visibility, order, or width of a column in a view. Use this to reorganize how data is presented.
Delete view
Permanently remove a view from a table. Use this when a specific data perspective is no longer needed.
Get user info
Pull authenticated user details including email and roles. Use this to verify permissions before running a write.
Store integration config
Save or update settings for a NocoDB integration. Use this to update API keys or model parameters.
List integrations
Pull all available integrations including AI and sync types. Use this to see what plugins are active.
Get application info
Retrieve version, limits, and deployment configuration. Use this to check environment capabilities.
Update user profile
Modify the display name or contact details of the current user. Use this for account maintenance.
Get aggregated meta info
Pull statistics on table counts and view counts. Use this for high level database auditing.
Forgot Password
Tool to initiate password reset process by sending a reset email to the user. Use when a user has forgotten their password and needs to receive a password reset link via email.
Sign Out User
Tool to sign out the authenticated user and clear their refresh token from the database and cookie. Use when you need to invalidate a user's authentication session and log them out of the NocoDB application.
Get Sort Metadata
Tool to retrieve sort configuration by ID from NocoDB. Use when you need to get details about how data is ordered in a specific view.
Get Integration Info
Tool to retrieve metadata for a specific NocoDB integration by type and subtype. Use when you need to get integration configuration schema, display information, or available capabilities for an integration.
Store Integration Configuration
Tool to store configuration for a NocoDB integration. Use when you need to save or update integration settings like API keys, models, or other configuration parameters.
Delete Notification
Tool to delete a notification for the authenticated user. Use when you need to remove a notification. This performs a soft delete operation.
Get Plugin Status
Tool to check if a NocoDB plugin is active or not. Use when you need to verify the operational status of a specific plugin by its identifier.
List Public Shared View Grouped Data
Tool to retrieve grouped data from a publicly shared NocoDB view. Use when you need to access grouped records from a public shared view without authentication.
Get Application Health Status
Tool to get the NocoDB application health status. Use when you need to check if the application is running and responsive, typically for load balancers or monitoring systems.
Get Cloud Features
Tool to get NocoDB Cloud features. Use when you need to retrieve available cloud specific features and capabilities, including their availability status and highlight information.
Get Command Palette Suggestions
Tool to get dynamic command palette suggestions based on scope. Use when you need to retrieve available commands and actions for the NocoDB interface.
Report Error
Tool to report errors to NocoDB's error tracking system. Use when you need to submit error reports including error type, message, stack trace, and timestamp for monitoring and debugging purposes.
Get Product Feed
Tool to get NocoDB product feed from social media sources including GitHub, YouTube, Twitter, and Cloud. Use when you need to retrieve social media updates and content from NocoDB's various channels. Supports filtering by feed source and pa
Convert URL to Database Config
Tool to convert JDBC URL or database connection URL to connection configuration object. Use when you need to parse and extract database connection parameters from a URL string for configuration purposes.

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Frequently asked questions

Ceven connects to NocoDB using API tokens generated within your NocoDB user settings. When you provide the token, we store it in an encrypted vault and include it in the authorization header of every request. This allows the agent to act on your behalf with the exact same permissions assigned to your user account. If you rotate your token in the NocoDB dashboard, you will need to update the connection in Ceven to restore service. We never store your raw password and only request the scopes necessary to manage your bases and views.
Ceven can manage existing table structures and manipulate data, but creating entirely new tables from scratch is typically handled through the NocoDB UI to ensure the underlying database schema remains clean. The agent can update view columns and modify existing records, but it cannot execute raw SQL to create tables because NocoDB abstracts the database layer for safety. If you need a new table, create it in the UI first and then let Ceven handle the data population and row management via the API.
Ceven uses the Upload Attachments by URL tool, which means the NocoDB server must be able to reach the external URL provided. If your files are behind a firewall or require a separate session cookie, the upload will fail. Additionally, NocoDB has internal file size limits based on your deployment, whether you are using the cloud version or self hosting. If you attempt to upload a file that exceeds the NocoDB server limit, the API will return an error and Ceven will notify you that the file was too large.
Yes, Ceven utilizes the Poll Notifications tool to monitor for changes. Because NocoDB does not always provide outbound webhooks for every single row change in every version, Ceven uses a long polling mechanism. This means the agent keeps a connection open for up to thirty seconds to listen for events. When a change occurs, the agent triggers the associated workflow immediately. This provides a near real time experience for tracking status changes or new record entries without needing to manually refresh the data.
For large tables, Ceven uses pagination parameters provided by the NocoDB API. Instead of pulling ten thousand rows in one call, which would likely trigger a timeout or a 504 gateway error, the agent requests data in small pages. It then iterates through these pages to find the specific record you are looking for. This ensures that your NocoDB instance remains responsive and does not crash under heavy load. If you are searching for a specific row, the agent uses search filters first to minimize the amount of data transferred.
One critical quirk is how NocoDB handles soft deletes. When you delete a notification or certain record types, the system may perform a soft delete where the data is hidden but not fully purged from the disk. This can sometimes lead to confusion if you are counting records via the API versus the UI. Additionally, if you are self hosting, your API rate limits are determined by your own server resources and reverse proxy settings like Nginx. If Ceven hits a 429 error, it will automatically implement an exponential backoff to avoid crashing your server.
Yes, Ceven can interact with public shared views without needing a full authentication token for read operations. This is useful for workflows that need to pull data from a public dashboard and push it into another system. However, write operations always require a valid API token for security reasons. You cannot use the agent to modify data through a public link. The agent will first check if the view is public and then choose the most efficient authentication method to retrieve the grouped data for your workflow.
Ceven reads the table schema to understand the links between tables, such as many to one or many to many relationships. When you ask the agent to update a linked record, it first resolves the ID of the related row in the secondary table before performing the update in the primary table. This prevents data corruption and ensures that relational integrity is maintained. If a link is broken or a referenced record is missing, the agent will alert you rather than inserting a null value or a dead link into your database.

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