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Alfred Nutile

Things are changing and this podcast will be your weekly news to help see what is going on in the no-code space. Yes it will have some ai news but our real focus is getting your work done using no-code tools like N8N, Zapier, Softr and more as well as Ai as the glue to solve problems for your customers.

  1. JAN 24

    No-Code WK 3-4 2026 - n8n Security Patches, Local LLM Models, Notion the new Framework

    No-Code AI News for Weeks 3-4, 2026! Catching up on all the major updates across the no-code and AI landscape. In this episode: 🔒 n8n security CVE alert - patch now before v1 hits end of life⚡ Zapier's premium changes, TLS deprecation, and upcoming public all-hands on AI orchestration📱 Notion 3.2 drops with full mobile AI agent, multi-model options (Google, OpenAI, Anthropic), and new integrations💰 Softr pricing updates - 1000 records on free tier + standalone forms🚀 Noloco Launch Week 3 - checklists, AI-suggested fields, new layouts🔧 Xano 2.1.0.3 - Tenant Center for SaaS builders, Xano Script beta, visual canvas🤖 Google Opal now integrated into Gemini via Gems Manager💻 Local LLM breakthroughs: Microsoft's 1-bit LLMs, browser-use (76k stars), AnythingLLM, DeerFlow🎬 Video recommendations: Claude Code, Claude's Chrome extension, A2A UI protocol, Convex🔗 All links below! 📰 Follow along on Substack for written updates 👍 Like & Subscribe to support the channel All Linksn8n Security Advisory: https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/critical-n8n-vulnerability-cvss-100.htmln8n 2.0 Announcement: https://blog.n8n.io/introducing-n8n-2-0/Zapier URL Shortener Update: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/41969122672397-Important-update-URL-Shortener-app-moving-to-premium2026 AI Strategy Event: https://zapier.com/resources/events/2026-ai-transformationMake.com What's New: https://www.make.com/en/whats-newCommunity News: https://community.make.com/c/news/48Notion 3.2 Release Notes: https://www.notion.com/releases/2026-01-20Softr What's New: https://www.softr.io/whats-new2025 Year in Review: https://www.softr.io/blog/softr-2025-year-in-reviewNoloco Launch Week III: https://noloco.io/blog/launch-week-3New Free Plan: https://noloco.io/product-updates/big-news-nolocos-new-free-plan-is-hereXano Release Notes: https://docs.xano.com/updatesXano 2.0 Blog: https://www.xano.com/blog/xano-2/Google Opal Opal Expansion: https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/opal-expansion/Google Opal: https://opal.google/Local LLM & GitHub Trending Microsoft 1-bit LLM Revolution: https://medium.com/@lssmj2014/github-trending-january-7-2026-microsofts-1-bit-llm-revolution-e5be48d4c3aaMemory & Context Revolution: https://medium.com/@lssmj2014/github-trending-january-8-2026-memory-and-context-revolution-42a96628bb47Open Source Tools Browser-Use: https://github.com/browser-use/browser-useAnythingLLM: https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llmDeerFlow by ByteDance: https://github.com/bytedance/deer-flowVideos Mentioned Claude Code is All You Need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hdFJA-ho3cClaude Code's Chrome Extension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKKqxLLJCm4A2UI Protocol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS8mZFhodfEWhat is Convex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPPThblvitQ 👉🏻 Support me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZa3QWzy1z1G9FIw02pytdA/join 👉🏻 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

    10 min
  2. JAN 9

    No-Code News WK 2-2026

    👉 Full Video https://youtu.be/q3UTIOfkBgg Show Notes: No-Code News (WK 2-2026)In this episode, Alfred Nutile breaks down a busy week in the no-code and AI space. From Make.com topping the charts to critical security patches for n8n and Notion, and a deep dive into the burgeoning world of AI hardware—including wearables and smart headphones. Top StoriesMake.com Named #1 AI Automation Platform: HackerNoon (not Hacker News!) released their "Best AI Automation Platforms for 2026" list, and Make.com took the top spot for its visual-first approach to complex AI workflows.Read the HackerNoon ReviewZapier Acquires PerceptivePanda: Zapier is doubling down on "Orchestration Strategy" by acquiring PerceptivePanda. This move signals a shift toward AI that can handle multi-step, complex research and survey tasks autonomously.Announcement: PerceptivePanda joins Zapiern8n Critical Security Alert (Ni8mare): A major vulnerability (CVE-2026-21858) has been discovered in self-hosted n8n instances. If you are self-hosting, patch immediately to prevent unauthenticated remote code execution.n8n Security Advisory & Technical BreakdownTailwind Labs Layoffs: In a sobering look at the "AI impact," Tailwind CSS recently laid off 75% of its engineering staff. Despite the framework's popularity, revenue has plummeted as AI tools scrape documentation, bypassing the site's commercial funnels.The State of Tailwind CSSThe "DreamFlow" Future of DevelopmentFlutterFlow’s Dreamflow Evolution: FlutterFlow is moving toward a "tri-surface" development environment where you can jump between agentic (AI) prompts, visual building, and raw code seamlessly.Explore DreamflowTrending on GitHub & Hugging Face (Local AI)MiroThinker: A powerful open-source search agent model designed for deep research. It’s a great self-hosted alternative to Perplexity.MiroThinker on GitHubLTX-2: Lightricks’ new foundation model that generates synchronized audio and video in a single process.LTX-2 Project PageQwen-Image: An open-source model that finally masters rendering readable text inside AI-generated images.Qwen-Image on Hugging FaceUI-TARS (ByteDance): A multimodal agent stack that can actually "use" your desktop by seeing the GUI and clicking buttons.UI-TARS Desktop GitHubAI Hardware: The New No-Code PlatformPlaud NotePin S: The wearable recorder now includes a physical recording button and a desktop app that syncs with Zoom and Teams calls.Plaud NotePin S DetailsMotorola "Project Maxwell": A pendant-style wearable prototype with a camera that perceives the world around you via the "Qira" AI platform.Motorola's AI Necklace at CES 2026Razer "Project Motoko": Smart headphones equipped with cameras to provide environmental awareness and AI assistance while you work or play.Razer’s Project Motoko OverviewNext Step: Would you like me to take this information and generate a few catchy YouTube titles and a description optimized for search? 👉🏻 Support me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZa3QWzy1z1G9FIw02pytdA/join 👉🏻 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

    13 min
  3. 12/23/2025

    No-Code 2025 Finale: Xano vs N8N, OpenAI App Store & The Rise of Agents

    👉 Join https://bit.ly/dailyai-join Welcome to the final No-Code News show of 2025! It’s been a massive year for the industry, and we are wrapping it up with some major pivots. In this episode, we dive into the collision of Xano and N8N, and how platforms like Zapier and Make are slowly becoming agentic operating systems. We also look at OpenAI's new App Store—is this the "iPhone moment" we missed last time? Plus, I share my plans for 2026, including a deep dive into self-hosted Local AI, building UI/UX with AI, and the tools that caught my attention this week, from SimTheory to Claude-mem. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel this year. See you in 2026! Links & Resources: Linkshttps://alfrednutile.info/2025/12/19/pairing-xano-and-n8n-with-the-official-xano-node/ https://www.youtube.com/playablesbuilder/ https://simtheory.ai/ https://youtu.be/4apcKz0U24o https://huggingface.co/spaces/ibm-research/cuga-agent https://github.com/DayuanJiang/next-ai-draw-io https://github.com/simstudioai/sim https://www.sim.ai/ https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem #NoCode #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #N8N #Xano #Zapier #OpenAI #LocalAI #SelfHosted #AIagents #ClaudeAI #SimTheory #TechNews #SaaS #WebDevelopment #2026Trends #MakeIntegromat #WorkflowAutomation #LowCode #techreview Chapters00:00 No-Code News WK 50 2025 00:26 YouTube Playables 00:56 Xano Meets N8N 01:30 ChatGPT App Store Opens Up 01:53 Ad Break 03:03 SimTheory 04:00 Zapier Agent Templates 04:51 Videos That Cauth my Attention 04:51 Xano and N8N 05:11 Spaceport Local Ai Facts 05:33 xCreate Z-Image Turbo 05:46 Olares is it worth the risk 06:19 Trending Repos and HuggingFace News 06:19 Cuga 07:07 next-ai-draw-io 07:44 SimAi 08:18 Claude-mem 09:19 Wrapping it up 👉🏻 Support me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZa3QWzy1z1G9FIw02pytdA/join 👉🏻 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

    10 min
  4. 11/18/2025

    No-Code News Week 46

    Sorry for the delay No-Code News Week 46 is here — covering the biggest updates across OpenAI 5.1, Notion 3.0, ElevenLabs, Softr, Bubble.io, n8n community nodes, Zapier’s enterprise AI survey, and the open-source tools that keep gaining momentum like OpenWebUI, NOCOBase, Skyvern, and LocalAI. If you’re a freelancer, founder, or anyone building workflows with no-code and AI, this episode highlights the tools, trends, and open-source projects that matter right now.  Episode Title: No-Code News Week 46 (2025) Length: ~10 minutes Host: Alfred Nutile This week’s no-code news covers the breakthroughs, releases, and trending open-source tools shaping how freelancers, founders, and teams build automation without writing code. From new AI capabilities to workflow platforms and fast-moving GitHub projects, here’s what stands out this week. ⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro 00:28 – OpenAI 5.1 (speed boost + better for automations) 01:00 – Notion 3.0 goes agentic 02:00 – ElevenLabs expands video + image capabilities 02:50 – n8n Community Nodes in the Cloud 03:34 – Bubble.io adds more AI & improves mobile app building 04:10 – Softr workflow updates + UI triggers + Google Tables migration 05:00 – Sponsor: Rize — AI-powered automatic time tracking 06:00 – Zapier Enterprise AI Adoption Survey 06:40 – Easy RAG & Gemini File RAG (recommended videos) 07:10 – NOCOBase tutorials: dashboards + internal apps + AI 07:40 – OpenWebUI: open-source UI for local + remote LLMs 08:20 – GitHub Trending: NOCOBase, Skyvern, LocalAI, more 09:00 – LocalAI + local LLMs for privacy-sensitive clients 09:30 – Wrap-up 🔍 Episode SummaryIn this episode, Alfred breaks down the most important news in the no-code and AI ecosystem for Week 46. The week kicks off with OpenAI 5.1, which delivers noticeably faster responses — finally making it usable again inside no-code automation tools like n8n, Zapier, ActivePieces, and custom serverless integrations. The speed improvement alone is a big deal for freelancers and builders using AI inside automated flows. Next is Notion 3.0, which is embracing “agentic AI” — using AI agents embedded throughout your workspace to automate tasks and surface insights from your own knowledge base. Alfred compares this to Obsidian and Google Workspace and discusses whether the new capabilities justify Notion’s cost. ElevenLabs continues pushing creative AI forward with major upgrades to video, image, and voice generation — making it easier for anyone to go from idea → finished content without needing editors, animators, or expensive tools. A huge win for creators, solopreneurs, and small teams. n8n announces support for community nodes on the cloud, bringing more third-party integrations to those who use the hosted version. Alfred explains why he still prefers self-hosting for client work and why execution limits matter. Bubble.io introduces improvements to its AI integrations and mobile app builder. Even if Alfred doesn’t use Bubble much, these changes could be big for freelancers who occasionally need mobile apps but don’t want to dive into full native development. Softr continues making noise with new workflow automations, UI triggers, vibe coding, and migration paths for Google Tables users. Alfred highlights how Softr is becoming a full “all-in-one” builder that can replace more complex stacks for small teams. A quick sponsorship break highlights Rize, the automatic AI-powered time tracking tool Alfred uses in his daily freelancing work — complete with webhook integrations and n8n automation options. Next, Alfred covers Zapier’s enterprise AI adoption survey and explains why surveys like this can be misleading, but still give a sense of how hard AI implementations really are inside large organizations. AI isn’t magic — and connecting the dots across business processes still takes expertise. This week’s recommended videos include Easy RAG (using Gemini’s built-in RAG capabilities) and several Google File RAG walkthroughs showing how freelancers and business owners can leverage AI for document automation. The episode then dives into NOCOBase, an open-source Softr-like internal app builder that’s gaining traction fast. With strong dashboards, database integration, and AI extensions, it’s becoming a serious contender. Alfred also highlights OpenWebUI, which continues to grow as the preferred open-source UI for running local or remote LLMs — perfect for anyone building private, secure AI workflows. Finally, the GitHub trending roundup features NOCOBase, Skyvern (browser automation with AI), and LocalAI — all promising tools for freelancers and businesses needing privacy-friendly automation and local model execution. The episode wraps with a look at why local LLM tools matter more than ever, especially for financial, legal, or privacy-sensitive workflows. If you'd like, I can also generate: ✅ Podcast episode title variations ✅ A podcast SEO block with keywords ✅ A newsletter version of this summary Just say the word. 👉🏻 Support me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZa3QWzy1z1G9FIw02pytdA/join 👉🏻 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

    10 min
  5. 11/11/2025

    No-Code News Week 45

    👉 For the video https://youtu.be/-feXrETO-As No-Code News Week 45 HighlightsHost: Alfred Nutile Google OpalGoogle Opal keeps expanding. If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a look — it’s a smart concept with plenty of practical applications. The fact that Google continues to invest here shows they’re taking this space seriously. Softr Downgrades PlanSoftr has reduced its business-plan limits from 2,500 to 500 users per workspace for new customers. That shift suggests a renewed focus on smaller companies. It’s a reminder that with proprietary tools you’re always subject to pricing changes, while open-source options offer more stability. They’ve still got strong workflow and AI features, but this new tier is something to keep in mind. n8n Agent Bug Fixn8n released updates to both their stable and preview builds. A key fix addresses how the AI Agent handles tools — previously a weak spot. Since AI Agents are becoming central to many workflows, this improvement could make a real difference. Eleven Labs – From Idea to DoneEleven Labs continues to expand its music-generation and studio tools. It fits right into the no-code space: enabling creators, solo entrepreneurs, and small businesses to move from idea to production without heavy developer overhead. Another reminder that you can now connect or use these tools directly and get real work done with minimal code. Webflow Adds AI SEOWebflow is building AI into its SEO suite. If it works as promised, this could help creators achieve consistent, reliable SEO results without complex setup. Think of it like a 3-D printer for websites: the pieces are pre-built, and AI helps assemble them efficiently. GitHub TrendingA look at what’s trending on GitHub this week. NoCoBase – The Open-Source SoftrNoCoBase is positioning itself as the open-source Softr — a drag-and-drop builder that goes surprisingly far. Their documentation and training videos are excellent. One standout feature: AI integration with role-based “employees.” Users can choose which AI assistant — data, translation, or sales — should handle each dataset or question. It’s a fresh approach for intranets and internal company sites, and something I’m planning to test on an upcoming project. Appsmith AgentsAppsmith continues to grow with its AI Agents feature, letting you embed automation and context directly into your apps. If NoCoBase doesn’t meet your needs, Appsmith is a strong alternative with plugin support and a mature ecosystem. BuddibaseBuddibase remains active with 22 thousand GitHub stars. Comparing its contribution activity to Appsmith and NoCoBase gives a good sense of community momentum. Even if mature projects slow down, tracking these insights is a solid way to gauge which platforms are thriving. Videos to WatchSeveral community videos worth checking out showcase new n8n setups and backend integrations. They emphasize keeping business logic inside n8n, using Supabase as the gateway between front- and back-end systems. This simplifies automation and makes AI integration smoother — a pattern I recommend exploring. Coding Is ChangingA thought-provoking video titled “Coding Is Changing” questions traditional development habits like local branches and long merge cycles. It highlights how new tools are shifting those old mindsets — definitely worth a watch. MCPsFinally, MCPs (Multi-Channel Prompts) remain a powerful yet simple approach to AI integration. Keep them focused and lightweight; giving AI smaller, specialized tools allows it to reason and combine them effectively. That’s a WrapThat’s it for this week’s No-Code News. Subscribe for deeper trainings on: building back-end systems,translating client requests into automation, andweaving AI into everyday workflows.Whether you’re a long-time developer or someone with a new idea, there’s a lot to learn as the no-code and AI worlds continue to merge. Thanks for listening — see you next week!   Chapters  00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – Google Opal expands its reach 01:00 – Softr downgrades its business plan 01:40 – n8n Agent bug fix and new release notes 02:10 – Eleven Labs: from idea to done with AI music tools 03:00 – Webflow adds AI-powered SEO 03:40 – GitHub Trending roundup 04:00 – NoCoBase: the open-source Softr 04:40 – Appsmith Agents update 05:20 – Buddibase community growth 06:00 – Videos to watch: n8n + Supabase setups 07:00 – “Coding Is Changing” — rethinking developer workflows 07:40 – MCPs and focused AI tool design 08:10 – Wrap-up and upcoming trainings 👉🏻 Support me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZa3QWzy1z1G9FIw02pytdA/join 👉🏻 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

    9 min
  6. 11/02/2025

    No-Code News Week 44

    No-Code News: Week 44 RoundupWatch the full video: Week 44 No-Code News on YouTube This week brought some of the biggest announcements in no-code and AI automation. Here's your quick rundown of what matters: 🔥 Major Platform UpdatesSoftr Workflows Launch Native automation built directly into Softr—no need for external tools like N8nWorkflows integrate seamlessly with your data and UIMakes Softr a true full-stack platformWhy it matters: Eliminates the intimidation factor of switching between tools for automationZapier Enterprise AI Orchestration Connecting legacy systems with modern workflows using AIOrchestrating data and automations in one place with AI-powered data transformationWhy it matters: Proof that enterprise AI adoption is about implementation, not failureBubble.io AI-Powered Building AI is now assembling Bubble's pre-built blocks into applicationsReduces the need to be a "master builder" to use Bubble effectivelyWhy it matters: Makes powerful no-code tools accessible to non-technical usersN8n Enterprise Cloud AI chat-driven workflow buildingGitHub integration for source controlThe question: Can N8n compete with chat-first builders, or is it serving a different audience?Google Opal Expansion Simple prompt-to-app building for internal teamsCreates intranet-facing applications, not public websitesWhy it matters: Makes it easy for office staff to build and share tools quicklyMicrosoft 365 No-Code Tools New app builder and workflow automation for the Microsoft ecosystemThe caution: Avoid vendor lock-in, but worth considering for Microsoft-heavy organizations🌐 MCP (Model Context Protocol) - The Week's Biggest StoryWhat is MCP? A protocol that helps AI agents interact with backend systems without writing custom integration code. Instead of 200+ lines of API integration, you install an MCP server and the AI handles everything. This Week's MCP News: GitHub MCP Registry launched with 44 curated servers (Microsoft, Stripe, Unity, Notion, HashiCorp)Enterprise governance features for managing approved MCP serversLondon Stock Exchange (LSEG) partnered with Anthropic to bring financial data via MCPDify (117k GitHub stars) added MCP protocol supportIBM i MCP Server (beta) brings AS/400 legacy systems to AI agentsMicrosoft Fabric MCP (public preview) for data platform integrationNew MCP Servers This Week: DollhouseMCP - AI persona switchinggotoHuman - Human-in-the-loop approvals for AI automationsZoom MCP - Meeting management via natural languageHostinger MCP - Infrastructure automationGitLab MCP - Project management integrationThe Numbers: 10,743+ MCP servers now available in community registries Security Alert: Critical RCE vulnerability discovered in Figma MCP Server (10k+ stars) 📊 GitHub Trending: Open-Source No-CodeLow-Code Platforms: NocoBase (17k stars) - Low-code platform with real AI agentsToolJet, Appsmith, Budibase - Internal tools builders gaining tractionRefine.dev - React-based dashboard framework (great for quick dashboard builds)AI Workflow & Agent Orchestration: n8n (151k stars) - Still the leaderDify (117k stars) - Rising star with MCP supportFlowise, Kestra, Node-RED - Workflow automation alternatives worth watchingSmart Spreadsheets & Database Tools: Supabase - Powerful but heavyNocoDB - Nice interface, lighter weightBaseRow - Another solid optionTeable - UI for database management with integration optionsPro Tip: When evaluating GitHub projects, check the Insights tab to see if the community is still active. Stars can be misleading—look for recent pull requests and commits. 🎥 Video Resources MentionedAI Design Workflow Guide Using Cursor, Claude, and ShadCN with guardrails and boundariesBuilding systems that keep AI on trackLocal AI Coding Setup How to run AI models locally without $80/month subscriptionsPrivacy benefits and cost savings💡 Key TakeawaysSoftr is becoming a full-stack platform with native workflows—this is a big competitive moveMCP had its "npm moment" with GitHub's registry launch—this protocol is going mainstreamEnterprise no-code adoption is accelerating (Zapier, Microsoft, Google all making moves)Open-source no-code tools are thriving with active communities and rapid developmentCode reduction is real - MCP servers eliminate hundreds of lines of custom integration code🔗 ResourcesWatch the full breakdown: Week 44 No-Code News on YouTube All links and show notes: alfrednutile.info What's your take on this week's news? Are you using Softr Workflows? Have you tried building with MCP? Drop a comment and let me know what you're working on! Subscribe to this newsletter to get weekly no-code news delivered to your inbox, and subscribe to the YouTube channel for video breakdowns every week. See links below #NoCode #LowCode #AI #Automation #MCP #Softr #Zapier #Bubble #GitHub #OpenSource 👉🏻 Support me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZa3QWzy1z1G9FIw02pytdA/join 👉🏻 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

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Things are changing and this podcast will be your weekly news to help see what is going on in the no-code space. Yes it will have some ai news but our real focus is getting your work done using no-code tools like N8N, Zapier, Softr and more as well as Ai as the glue to solve problems for your customers.