grist-core
A modern relational spreadsheet that combines spreadsheet flexibility with database robustness, open-source community edition.
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A modern relational spreadsheet combining spreadsheet flexibility with database robustness, open-source.
Core Features
- Python formulas with full standard library & AI assistant
- SQLite-based portable format, readable by any SQLite tool
- Drag-and-drop dashboards: charts, cards, calendar, summary tables
- Incremental imports for CSV and more
- Native forms that feed directly into spreadsheets
What It Can't Do
- •Community edition lacks paid features (advanced user management, SSO, audit logs). 2. For SSO, you need to configure manually (check grist-omnibus). 3. Python formulas run server-side, watch performance. 4. Chinese UI support limited, most docs in English.
Use Cases
- Team collaboration on project data, CRM, inventory management
- Replacing Excel with structured data while keeping formula flexibility
- Lightweight database alternative for non-technical users
Grist Core is the open-source community edition of Grist, a modern relational spreadsheet that blends the ease of use of a spreadsheet with the power of a database. It supports Python formulas, SQLite-based storage, drag-and-drop dashboards, incremental imports, native forms, REST API, webhooks, and more. You can run it as a server, use the desktop app, or embed it on static websites. It's ideal for teams needing a collaborative data management tool that's more structured than Excel but more flexible than Airtable. Developed by Grist Labs with contributions from the French government.
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Step 1: Run with Docker — docker run -p 8484:8484 gristlabs/grist-core
Step 2: Open http://localhost:8484 in your browser
Step 3: Create or import a spreadsheet and start editing
- Step 1: Run with Docker — docker run -p 8484:8484 gristlabs/grist-core
- Step 2: Open http://localhost:8484 in your browser
- Step 3: Create or import a spreadsheet and start editing
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If using Docker: stop container (docker stop <name>), remove container (docker rm <name>), remove image (docker rmi gristlabs/grist-core). If using desktop app: uninstall via system application manager.
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