Baserow 1.2: Local deployment, row ordering, and admin user management

Baserow version 1.2 brings several valuable enhancements. Now, you can run Baserow locally on your own device using docker-compose. In the grid view, rows can be vertically ordered through drag and drop. Additionally, a premium feature has been introduced in the self-hosted version to manage all users as admins. Numerous small changes and bug fixes have also been included. For a complete list of changes, please refer to the bottom of this page. We’ve also been preparing for the features planned for release in May.

Row ordering

Have you ever encountered the issue of not being able to move a row to the desired position? Well, now you can! Simply drag and drop the row to the right position in your table. The handle will appear on the left side of the row when you hover over it with your mouse. Please note that you can only move the row if there are no sorts applied to the view, as the rows are already in a specific order.

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Rework of Baserow Docker files

This month, we’ve revamped Baserow’s Docker images and Docker Compose files to make them easier to use, more secure, and faster to build. These changes may break compatibility if you were using the old docker-compose.yml and docker image files. Additionally, the demo environment has been removed. You can now set up a fully functional Baserow locally by following these steps:

$ git clone <https://gitlab.com/bramw/baserow.git>
$ cd baserow
$ docker-compose up


For more detailed information, please refer to the new and updated documentation provided below:

Admin user management

In preparation for the upcoming premium version, we’ve introduced the first premium-only feature: an admin-only page to manage users on a self-hosted Baserow server. On this page, you can view an overview of all users, see which users have access to specific workspaces, modify user information, deactivate/activate users, and permanently delete them.

Please note that this feature is only available for self-hosted environments with access to the premium version. The first user who signs up in your self-hosted environment will automatically become a staff member. However, it’s currently not possible to subscribe to the premium version, so you’ll have to wait a little longer to try it out.

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All changes

All the changes in version 1.2 listed:

  • Allow a file field in the templates.
  • Fixed bug where the rows could get out of sync during real time collaborations.
  • Ordering of rows by drag and drop.
  • Emails are now sent asynchronously which results in better performance.
  • Fixed a backend memory leak in the Link to table field.
  • Added a limit to the number of fields in a table (Contributed by: Hassan K Salim).
  • Admin user management premium.
  • The templates are available here.
  • Compact version of the header if the filter, sorts, and visible fields no longer fit.