Grist vs NocoDB: A Practical Comparison for Data-Driven Workflows

Grist and NocoDB are two open-source tools designed to help teams manage structured data, but they cater to very different needs. This post compares their strengths and weaknesses based on UI design, automation capabilities, API support, and access control.

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words

Fixing Paperless API Requests in n8n: Avoiding the Login Page Trap

While building an n8n workflow for Paperless-ngx, I encountered a confusing issue: API requests that worked in curl returned an HTML login page in n8n. Here’s how I diagnosed the problem and found a reliable fix.

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words

Using the Action Button Widget in Grist to Automate Table Operations

Grist’s Action Button widget is a powerful feature that allows users to trigger multi-step operations like adding, updating, or deleting records with a single click. Learn how to use it to simplify your workflows.

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words