Illa

Key Features of ILLA

Real-Time Collaboration

Build with your team in real time. See changes live as you work, making collaborative tool development seamless.

Broad Data Source Support

Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, Supabase, Redis, REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and even Hugging Face models, right out of the box.

Workflow Automation

Automate tasks with scheduled triggers or webhooks. Whether it’s syncing data or triggering actions based on events, automation is built-in.

Self-Hosted & Cloud-Ready

Deploy ILLA on your own infrastructure using Docker or Kubernetes. Total control, zero vendor lock-in.

Component Library & Page Support

Leverage a rich library of pre-built components to quickly build UI, with full support for multi-page applications.

Built with ILLA Design

Create polished, user-friendly tools without being limited by rigid UI frameworks. ILLA’s design system gives you both structure and flexibility.

Build Internal Tools Fast with ILLA: The Open Source Low-Code Platform

Building internal tools doesn’t have to be a time sink. If you’ve ever had to spin up a quick dashboard, CRUD interface, admin panel, or CMS, you know how repetitive and time-consuming it can be. ILLA is an open source low-code platform designed specifically for developers who want to move fast, stay in control, and skip the boilerplate.

What is ILLA?

ILLA is a developer-friendly low-code platform that makes it easy to create internal business apps. Unlike many no-code solutions that abstract too much or become limiting fast, ILLA offers flexibility without getting in your way. It comes with a library of customizable components and built-in actions that plug into your existing data sources and services.

Why Developers Use ILLA

One of the main reasons developers are turning to ILLA is speed. You can build robust tools connected to real databases and APIs, without rebuilding the same UI and logic every time. Need to pull data from PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or a REST API? It's already supported. Want to talk to GraphQL or even Hugging Face? That’s built-in too.

Beyond just data connectors, ILLA helps you automate workflows. You can trigger actions on a schedule or via webhooks, making it easy to set up lightweight automations without needing a separate platform.

Real-Time Collaboration

One of the standout features of ILLA is its real-time collaboration. Teams can build tools together in the same workspace, see changes instantly, and avoid the friction of back-and-forth handoffs. It’s like working in Google Docs, but for internal tool development.

Flexible Deployment

ILLA supports self-hosting, which means you can run it securely on your own infrastructure using Docker or Kubernetes. Whether you're working in a cloud-native environment or managing your own servers, deployment fits into your workflow.

Design That Works with You

Design isn’t an afterthought. ILLA is built on its own design system that balances flexibility with consistency. You’re not boxed in by rigid components, you can build pages that are both functional and visually clean.

A Solid Alternative to Retool

If you've used Retool before, you'll find ILLA familiar in its goals, but distinct in its open-source nature and developer-first approach. You get the benefits of a low-code platform without the vendor lock-in.

Wrap Up

ILLA makes it easier and faster to build the internal tools your team needs, without compromising on flexibility, security, or performance. If you're tired of rebuilding dashboards from scratch or manually wiring up admin panels, give ILLA a try.

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Looking to get started? Check out the ILLA GitHub repo and start building.