Self-host nimtable
v0.1.0Observability platform for Apache Iceberg lakehouses
- Stars
- 483
- Ports
- 3000 (Web UI (Next.js frontend)), 8182 (REST Catalog API (backend))
- Requires
- PostgreSQL
ghcr.io/nimtable/nimtableWhat is nimtable?
Nimtable is a web-based tool for administering Apache Iceberg catalogs and tables. It works with multiple catalog types including REST endpoints, AWS Glue, and S3 Tables. The UI allows browsing table structures, partitions, snapshots, and manifest files, running SQL queries directly in the browser, and viewing file layout visualizations to identify optimization opportunities. It integrates with compute engines such as Spark and RisingWave for compaction and maintenance operations. The software also implements the Iceberg REST Catalog specification. Deployment uses Docker Compose with PostgreSQL for metadata storage, JWT authentication with a default admin account, and the code is licensed under Apache-2.0.
Should you self-host nimtable?
nimtable scores 45/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #37 of 40 in Database Management. It has 483 GitHub stars.
It shipped 1 stable release in the past year. The latest, v0.1.0, came out on 9 January 2026.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is Apache-2.0-licensed and written mostly in Typescript.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is supabase (92/100, 114 252 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See nimtable vs supabase side by side.
Features
- Compaction and Maintenance Integration
- File and Snapshot Visualization
- Iceberg Catalog Management
- Multi-catalog support
- REST API
- SQL Query Browser
- Table Schema and Partition Exploration
- Web UI Console
nimtable README
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