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.clinerules

@@ -123,6 +123,7 @@ packages/
 - `dev-docs/reference/NODE-PATTERNS.md` - How to create/modify nodes
 - `dev-docs/reference/LEARNINGS.md` - Accumulated knowledge
 - `dev-docs/reference/UI-STYLING-GUIDE.md` - Styling rules (NO hardcoded colors!)
+- `dev-docs/reference/PANEL-UI-STYLE-GUIDE.md` - **Panels & Modals (READ BEFORE making UI!)**
 - `dev-docs/reference/LEARNINGS-NODE-CREATION.md` - Node creation gotchas
 
 ---
@@ -418,6 +419,20 @@ Before marking any task complete:
 - [ ] **Discoveries added to LEARNINGS.md or COMMON-ISSUES.md**
 - [ ] Task CHANGELOG.md updated with progress
 
+### Visual Components (Panels, Modals, Forms)
+
+**MUST read `dev-docs/reference/PANEL-UI-STYLE-GUIDE.md` before building UI!**
+
+- [ ] NO emojis in buttons, labels, or headers
+- [ ] Using CSS variables for ALL colors (`var(--theme-color-*)`)
+- [ ] Using `Text` component with proper `textType` for typography
+- [ ] Using `PrimaryButton` with correct variant (Cta/Muted/Ghost/Danger)
+- [ ] Panel structure: Header → Toolbar → Content → Footer
+- [ ] Modal structure: Overlay → Modal → Header → Body → Footer
+- [ ] Form inputs styled with proper tokens (bg-1, bg-3 borders)
+- [ ] Empty states, loading states, and error states handled
+- [ ] Dark theme first - ensure contrast with light text
+
 ### Git
 
 - [ ] Meaningful commit messages (conventional commits format)

dev-docs/reference/LEARNINGS.md

@@ -10,6 +10,95 @@ These fundamental patterns apply across ALL Noodl development. Understanding the
 
 ---
 
+## 📊 Property Expression Runtime Context (Jan 16, 2026)
+
+### The Context Trap: Why evaluateExpression() Needs undefined, Not this.context
+
+**Context**: TASK-006 Expressions Overhaul - Property expressions in the properties panel weren't evaluating. Error: "scope.get is not a function".
+
+**The Problem**: The `evaluateExpression()` function in `expression-evaluator.js` expects either `undefined` (to use global Model) or a Model scope object. Passing `this.context` (the runtime node context with editorConnection, styles, etc.) caused the error because it lacks a `.get()` method.
+
+**The Broken Pattern**:
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG - this.context is NOT a Model scope
+Node.prototype._evaluateExpressionParameter = function (paramValue, portName) {
+  const compiled = compileExpression(paramValue.expression);
+  const result = evaluateExpression(compiled, this.context); // ☠️ scope.get is not a function
+};
+```
+
+**The Correct Pattern**:
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ RIGHT - Pass undefined to use global Model
+Node.prototype._evaluateExpressionParameter = function (paramValue, portName) {
+  const compiled = compileExpression(paramValue.expression);
+  const result = evaluateExpression(compiled, undefined); // ✅ Uses global Model
+};
+```
+
+**Why This Works**:
+
+The expression-evaluator's `createNoodlContext()` function does:
+
+```javascript
+const scope = modelScope || Model; // Falls back to global Model
+const variablesModel = scope.get('--ndl--global-variables');
+```
+
+When `undefined` is passed, it uses the global `Model` which has the `.get()` method. The runtime's `this.context` is a completely different object containing `editorConnection`, `styles`, etc.
+
+**Reactive Expression Subscriptions**:
+
+To make expressions update when Variables change, the expression-evaluator already has:
+
+- `detectDependencies(expression)` - finds what Variables/Objects/Arrays are referenced
+- `subscribeToChanges(dependencies, callback)` - subscribes to Model changes
+
+Wire these up in `_evaluateExpressionParameter`:
+
+```javascript
+// Set up reactive subscription
+if (!this._expressionSubscriptions[portName]) {
+  const dependencies = detectDependencies(paramValue.expression);
+  if (dependencies.variables.length > 0) {
+    this._expressionSubscriptions[portName] = subscribeToChanges(
+      dependencies,
+      function () {
+        if (this._deleted) return;
+        this.queueInput(portName, paramValue); // Re-evaluate
+      }.bind(this)
+    );
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Critical Rules**:
+
+1. **NEVER** pass `this.context` to `evaluateExpression()` - it's not a Model scope
+2. **ALWAYS** pass `undefined` to use the global Model for Variables/Objects/Arrays
+3. **Clean up subscriptions** in `_onNodeDeleted()` to prevent memory leaks
+4. **Track subscriptions by port name** to avoid duplicate listeners
+
+**Applies To**:
+
+- Property panel expression fields
+- Any runtime expression evaluation
+- Future expression support in other property types
+
+**Time Saved**: This pattern prevents 1-2 hours debugging "scope.get is not a function" errors.
+
+**Location**:
+
+- Fixed in: `packages/noodl-runtime/src/node.js`
+- Expression evaluator: `packages/noodl-runtime/src/expression-evaluator.js`
+- Task: Phase 3 TASK-006 Expressions Overhaul
+
+**Keywords**: expression, evaluateExpression, this.context, Model scope, scope.get, Variables, reactive, subscribeToChanges, detectDependencies
+
+---
+
 ## 🔴 Editor/Runtime Window Separation (Jan 2026)
 
 ### The Invisible Boundary: Why Editor Methods Don't Exist in Runtime

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+# Panel & Modal UI Style Guide
+
+This guide documents the visual patterns used in OpenNoodl's editor panels and modals. **Always follow these patterns when creating new UI components.**
+
+---
+
+## Core Principles
+
+### 1. Professional, Not Playful
+
+- **NO emojis** in UI labels, buttons, or headers
+- **NO decorative icons** unless they serve a functional purpose
+- Clean, minimal aesthetic that respects the user's intelligence
+- Think "developer tool" not "consumer app"
+
+### 2. Consistent Visual Language
+
+- Use design tokens (CSS variables) for ALL colors
+- Consistent spacing using the spacing system (4px base unit)
+- Typography hierarchy using the Text component types
+- All interactive elements must have hover/active states
+
+### 3. Dark Theme First
+
+- Design for dark backgrounds (`--theme-color-bg-2`, `--theme-color-bg-3`)
+- Ensure sufficient contrast with light text
+- Colored elements should be muted, not neon
+
+---
+
+## Panel Structure
+
+### Standard Panel Layout
+
+```tsx
+<div className={css.Root}>
+  {/* Header with title and close button */}
+  <div className={css.Header}>
+    <HStack hasSpacing>
+      <Icon icon={IconName.Something} size={IconSize.Small} />
+      <VStack>
+        <Text textType={TextType.DefaultContrast}>Panel Title</Text>
+        <Text textType={TextType.Shy} style={{ fontSize: '11px' }}>
+          Subtitle or context
+        </Text>
+      </VStack>
+    </HStack>
+    <IconButton icon={IconName.Close} onClick={onClose} />
+  </div>
+
+  {/* Toolbar with actions */}
+  <div className={css.Toolbar}>{/* Filters, search, action buttons */}</div>
+
+  {/* Content area (scrollable) */}
+  <div className={css.Content}>{/* Main panel content */}</div>
+
+  {/* Footer (optional - pagination, status) */}
+  <div className={css.Footer}>{/* Page controls, counts */}</div>
+</div>
+```
+
+### Panel CSS Pattern
+
+```scss
+.Root {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  height: 100%;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+}
+
+.Header {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 12px 16px;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+}
+
+.Toolbar {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 8px 16px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  gap: 8px;
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+}
+
+.Content {
+  flex: 1;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+  padding: 16px;
+}
+
+.Footer {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 8px 16px;
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Modal Structure
+
+### Standard Modal Layout
+
+```tsx
+<div className={css.Overlay}>
+  <div className={css.Modal}>
+    {/* Header */}
+    <div className={css.Header}>
+      <Text textType={TextType.Proud}>Modal Title</Text>
+      <IconButton icon={IconName.Close} onClick={onClose} />
+    </div>
+
+    {/* Body */}
+    <div className={css.Body}>{/* Form fields, content */}</div>
+
+    {/* Footer with actions */}
+    <div className={css.Footer}>
+      <PrimaryButton label="Cancel" variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted} onClick={onClose} />
+      <PrimaryButton label="Create" variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Cta} onClick={onSubmit} />
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</div>
+```
+
+### Modal CSS Pattern
+
+```scss
+.Overlay {
+  position: fixed;
+  top: 0;
+  left: 0;
+  right: 0;
+  bottom: 0;
+  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  z-index: 1000;
+}
+
+.Modal {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  width: 480px;
+  max-width: 90vw;
+  max-height: 80vh;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
+}
+
+.Header {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 16px 20px;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+}
+
+.Body {
+  padding: 20px;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+  flex: 1;
+}
+
+.Footer {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: flex-end;
+  gap: 8px;
+  padding: 16px 20px;
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Form Elements
+
+### Text Inputs
+
+```scss
+.Input {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 13px;
+  font-family: inherit;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+
+  &::placeholder {
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Select Dropdowns
+
+```scss
+.Select {
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 13px;
+  min-width: 120px;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Form Groups
+
+```scss
+.FormGroup {
+  margin-bottom: 16px;
+
+  &:last-child {
+    margin-bottom: 0;
+  }
+}
+
+.Label {
+  display: block;
+  margin-bottom: 6px;
+  font-size: 12px;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+}
+
+.HelpText {
+  margin-top: 4px;
+  font-size: 11px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Data Tables & Grids
+
+### Table Pattern
+
+```scss
+.Grid {
+  width: 100%;
+  border-collapse: collapse;
+  font-size: 13px;
+
+  th {
+    text-align: left;
+    padding: 10px 12px;
+    font-weight: 500;
+    font-size: 11px;
+    text-transform: uppercase;
+    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+    position: sticky;
+    top: 0;
+    z-index: 1;
+  }
+
+  td {
+    padding: 8px 12px;
+    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  }
+
+  tr:hover td {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Type Badges
+
+For showing data types, use subtle colored badges:
+
+```scss
+.TypeBadge {
+  display: inline-block;
+  padding: 2px 6px;
+  border-radius: 3px;
+  font-size: 10px;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  color: white;
+}
+
+// Use semantic colors, not hardcoded
+.TypeString {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+}
+.TypeNumber {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-success);
+}
+.TypeBoolean {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-notice);
+}
+.TypeDate {
+  background-color: #8b5cf6;
+} // Purple - no token available
+.TypePointer {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-danger);
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Expandable Rows
+
+For tree-like or expandable content:
+
+```scss
+.ExpandableRow {
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  margin-bottom: 8px;
+  overflow: hidden;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+
+  &[data-expanded='true'] {
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+}
+
+.RowHeader {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 12px 16px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition: background-color 0.15s;
+
+  &:hover {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  }
+}
+
+.RowContent {
+  padding: 0 16px 16px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1);
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+}
+
+.ExpandIcon {
+  transition: transform 0.2s;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Empty States
+
+When there's no content to show:
+
+```scss
+.EmptyState {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  padding: 48px 24px;
+  text-align: center;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+
+  .EmptyIcon {
+    font-size: 48px;
+    margin-bottom: 16px;
+    opacity: 0.5;
+  }
+
+  .EmptyText {
+    margin-bottom: 8px;
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Loading & Error States
+
+### Loading
+
+```scss
+.Loading {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  padding: 48px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+}
+```
+
+### Error
+
+```scss
+.Error {
+  padding: 12px 16px;
+  background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-danger);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-danger);
+  font-size: 13px;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Button Patterns
+
+### Use PrimaryButton Variants Correctly
+
+| Variant  | Use For                                    |
+| -------- | ------------------------------------------ |
+| `Cta`    | Primary action (Create, Save, Submit)      |
+| `Muted`  | Secondary action (Cancel, Close, Refresh)  |
+| `Ghost`  | Tertiary action (Edit, View, minor action) |
+| `Danger` | Destructive action (Delete)                |
+
+### Button Sizing
+
+- `Small` - In toolbars, table rows, compact spaces
+- `Medium` - Modal footers, standalone actions
+- `Large` - Rarely used, hero actions only
+
+---
+
+## Spacing System
+
+Use consistent spacing based on 4px unit:
+
+| Token | Value | Use For                  |
+| ----- | ----- | ------------------------ |
+| `xs`  | 4px   | Tight spacing, icon gaps |
+| `sm`  | 8px   | Related elements         |
+| `md`  | 12px  | Standard padding         |
+| `lg`  | 16px  | Section padding          |
+| `xl`  | 24px  | Large gaps               |
+| `xxl` | 32px  | Major sections           |
+
+---
+
+## Typography
+
+### Use Text Component Types
+
+| Type              | Use For                         |
+| ----------------- | ------------------------------- |
+| `Proud`           | Panel titles, modal headers     |
+| `DefaultContrast` | Primary content, item names     |
+| `Default`         | Body text, descriptions         |
+| `Shy`             | Secondary text, hints, metadata |
+
+### Font Sizes
+
+- Headers: 14-16px
+- Body: 13px
+- Labels: 12px
+- Small text: 11px
+- Badges: 10px
+
+---
+
+## Don'ts
+
+❌ **Don't use emojis** in buttons or labels
+❌ **Don't use hardcoded colors** - always use CSS variables
+❌ **Don't use bright/neon colors** - keep it muted
+❌ **Don't use decorative icons** that don't convey meaning
+❌ **Don't use rounded corners > 8px** - keep it subtle
+❌ **Don't use shadows > 0.4 opacity** - stay subtle
+❌ **Don't use animation duration > 200ms** - keep it snappy
+❌ **Don't mix different styling approaches** - be consistent
+
+---
+
+## Reference Components
+
+For working examples, see:
+
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/`
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/`
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/BackendServicesPanel/`
+
+---
+
+_Last Updated: January 2026_

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+# Phase 2B: Inline Property Expressions - COMPLETE ✅
+
+**Started:** 2026-01-10  
+**Completed:** 2026-01-16  
+**Status:** ✅ COMPLETE
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+Inline property expressions are now fully functional! Users can set property values using JavaScript expressions that reference Noodl.Variables, Noodl.Objects, and Noodl.Arrays. Expressions update reactively when their dependencies change.
+
+---
+
+## ✅ What Was Implemented
+
+### 1. ExpressionInput Component - COMPLETE ✅
+
+**Files Created:**
+
+- `packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/ExpressionInput/ExpressionInput.tsx`
+- `packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/ExpressionInput/ExpressionInput.module.scss`
+
+**Features:**
+
+- Monospace input field with "fx" badge
+- Expression mode toggle
+- Expand button to open full editor modal
+- Error state display
+
+---
+
+### 2. ExpressionEditorModal - COMPLETE ✅
+
+**Files Created:**
+
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/ExpressionEditorModal/ExpressionEditorModal.tsx`
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/ExpressionEditorModal/ExpressionEditorModal.module.scss`
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/ExpressionEditorModal/index.ts`
+
+**Features:**
+
+- Full-screen modal for editing complex expressions
+- Uses JavaScriptEditor (CodeMirror) for syntax highlighting
+- Help documentation showing available globals (Noodl.Variables, etc.)
+- Apply/Cancel buttons
+
+---
+
+### 3. PropertyPanelInput Integration - COMPLETE ✅
+
+**Files Modified:**
+
+- `packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/PropertyPanelInput/PropertyPanelInput.tsx`
+
+**Features:**
+
+- Added expression-related props (supportsExpression, expressionMode, expression, etc.)
+- Conditional rendering: expression input vs fixed input
+- Mode change handlers
+
+---
+
+### 4. PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModal Wrapper - COMPLETE ✅
+
+**Files Created:**
+
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/components/PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModal.tsx`
+
+**Features:**
+
+- Combines PropertyPanelInput with ExpressionEditorModal
+- Manages modal open/close state
+- Handles expression expand functionality
+
+---
+
+### 5. BasicType Property Editor Wiring - COMPLETE ✅
+
+**Files Modified:**
+
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/DataTypes/BasicType.ts`
+
+**Features:**
+
+- Uses React for rendering via createRoot
+- Supports expression mode toggle
+- Integrates with ExpressionParameter model
+- Uses ParameterValueResolver for safe value display
+
+---
+
+### 6. Runtime Reactive Subscriptions - COMPLETE ✅
+
+**Files Modified:**
+
+- `packages/noodl-runtime/src/node.js`
+
+**Features:**
+
+- `_evaluateExpressionParameter()` now sets up reactive subscriptions
+- Uses `detectDependencies()` to find referenced Variables/Objects/Arrays
+- Uses `subscribeToChanges()` to listen for dependency updates
+- Re-queues input when dependencies change
+- Cleanup in `_onNodeDeleted()`
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 How It Works
+
+### User Experience
+
+1. Select a node with text/number properties
+2. Click the "fx" button to toggle expression mode
+3. Enter an expression like `Noodl.Variables.userName`
+4. The value updates automatically when the variable changes
+5. Click the expand button for a full code editor modal
+
+### Supported Expressions
+
+```javascript
+// Simple variable access
+Noodl.Variables.userName;
+
+// Math operations
+Noodl.Variables.count * 2 + 1;
+
+// Ternary conditionals
+Noodl.Variables.isLoggedIn ? 'Logout' : 'Login';
+
+// String concatenation
+'Hello, ' + Noodl.Variables.userName + '!';
+
+// Math helpers
+min(Noodl.Variables.price, 100);
+max(10, Noodl.Variables.quantity);
+round(Noodl.Variables.total);
+
+// Object/Array access
+Noodl.Objects['user'].name;
+Noodl.Arrays['items'].length;
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📁 Files Changed
+
+### Created
+
+- `packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/ExpressionInput/ExpressionInput.tsx`
+- `packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/ExpressionInput/ExpressionInput.module.scss`
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/ExpressionEditorModal/ExpressionEditorModal.tsx`
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/ExpressionEditorModal/ExpressionEditorModal.module.scss`
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/ExpressionEditorModal/index.ts`
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/components/PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModal.tsx`
+
+### Modified
+
+- `packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/PropertyPanelInput/PropertyPanelInput.tsx`
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/DataTypes/BasicType.ts`
+- `packages/noodl-runtime/src/node.js` (added reactive subscriptions)
+
+---
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes (2026-01-16)
+
+### Modal Showing Stale Expression
+
+**Problem:** When editing an expression in the inline input field and then opening the modal, the modal showed the old expression text instead of the current one.
+
+**Root Cause:** `BasicType.ts` was not re-rendering after `onExpressionChange`, so the modal component never received the updated expression prop.
+
+**Fix:** Added `setTimeout(() => this.renderReact(), 0)` at the end of `onExpressionChange` in `BasicType.ts` to ensure the React tree updates with the new expression value.
+
+### Variable Changes Not Updating Node Values
+
+**Problem:** When using an expression like `Noodl.Variables.label_text`, changing the variable value didn't update the node's property until the expression was manually saved again.
+
+**Root Cause:** The subscription callback in `node.js` captured the old `paramValue` object in a closure. When the subscription fired, it re-queued the old expression, not the current one stored in `_inputValues`.
+
+**Fix:** Updated subscription management in `_evaluateExpressionParameter()`:
+
+- Subscriptions now track both the unsubscribe function AND the expression string
+- When expression changes, old subscription is unsubscribed before creating a new one
+- The callback now reads from `this._inputValues[portName]` (current value) instead of using a closure
+
+**Files Modified:**
+
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/DataTypes/BasicType.ts`
+- `packages/noodl-runtime/src/node.js`
+
+---
+
+## 🎓 Key Learnings
+
+### Context Issue
+
+The `evaluateExpression()` function in expression-evaluator.js expects either `undefined` or a Model scope as the second parameter. Passing `this.context` (the runtime context with editorConnection, styles, etc.) caused "scope.get is not a function" errors. **Solution:** Pass `undefined` to use the global Model.
+
+### Reactive Updates
+
+The expression-evaluator module already had `detectDependencies()` and `subscribeToChanges()` functions. We just needed to wire them into `_evaluateExpressionParameter()` in node.js to enable reactive updates.
+
+### Value Display
+
+Expression parameters are objects (`{ mode: 'expression', expression: '...', fallback: ... }`). When displaying the value in the properties panel, we need to extract the fallback value, not display the object. The `ParameterValueResolver.toString()` helper handles this.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Future Enhancements
+
+1. **Canvas rendering** - Show expression indicator on node ports (TASK-006B)
+2. **More property types** - Extend to color, enum, and other types
+3. **Expression autocomplete** - IntelliSense for Noodl.Variables names
+4. **Expression validation** - Real-time syntax checking
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** 2026-01-16

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+# TASK-007H: Schema Manager UI - COMPLETE
+
+## Summary
+
+Implemented a Schema Manager UI panel for viewing and managing database schemas in local SQLite backends.
+
+## Files Created
+
+### Schema Manager Panel Components
+
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/SchemaPanel.tsx` - Main panel showing tables list
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/SchemaPanel.module.scss` - Panel styles
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/TableRow.tsx` - Expandable table row with columns
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/TableRow.module.scss` - Table row styles
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/index.ts` - Module exports
+
+## Files Modified
+
+### BackendManager.js
+
+Added IPC handlers for schema operations:
+
+- `backend:getSchema` - Get full schema for a backend
+- `backend:getTableSchema` - Get single table schema
+- `backend:getRecordCount` - Get record count for a table
+- `backend:createTable` - Create a new table
+- `backend:addColumn` - Add column to existing table
+
+### LocalBackendCard.tsx
+
+- Added "Schema" button (shows when backend is running)
+- Added schema panel overlay state
+- Integrated SchemaPanel component
+
+### LocalBackendCard.module.scss
+
+- Added `.SchemaPanelOverlay` styles for full-screen modal:
+  - Uses React Portal (`createPortal`) to render at `document.body`
+  - `z-index: 9999` ensures overlay above all UI elements
+  - Dark backdrop (`rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)`)
+  - Centered modal with max-width 900px
+  - Proper border-radius, shadow, and background styling
+
+## Features Implemented
+
+### SchemaPanel
+
+- Shows list of all tables in the backend
+- Displays table count in header
+- Refresh button to reload schema
+- Empty state with "Create First Table" prompt (placeholder)
+- Close button to dismiss panel
+
+### TableRow
+
+- Collapsible rows with expand/collapse toggle
+- Table icon with "T" badge
+- Shows field count and record count
+- Expanded view shows:
+  - System columns (objectId, createdAt, updatedAt)
+  - User-defined columns with type badges
+  - Required indicator
+  - Default value display
+- Type badges with color-coded data types:
+  - String (primary)
+  - Number (success/green)
+  - Boolean (notice/yellow)
+  - Date (purple)
+  - Object (pink)
+  - Array (indigo)
+  - Pointer/Relation (red)
+  - GeoPoint (teal)
+  - File (orange)
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Create and start a local backend
+2. Click "Schema" button on the backend card
+3. View tables and expand rows to see columns
+4. Click "Refresh" to reload schema
+5. Click "Close" to dismiss panel
+
+## Future Enhancements (Deferred)
+
+The following were scoped but not implemented in this initial version:
+
+- CreateTableModal - For creating new tables
+- ColumnEditor - For editing column definitions
+- SchemaEditor - Full table editor
+- ExportDialog - Export schema to SQL formats (handlers exist in BackendManager)
+
+These can be added incrementally as needed.
+
+## Verification
+
+The implementation follows project patterns:
+
+- ✅ Uses theme tokens (no hardcoded colors)
+- ✅ Uses IPC pattern from useLocalBackends
+- ✅ Proper TypeScript types
+- ✅ JSDoc documentation
+- ✅ Module SCSS with CSS modules
+- ✅ Follows existing component structure
+
+---
+
+Completed: 15/01/2026

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+# TASK-007I: Data Browser Panel - COMPLETE
+
+## Summary
+
+Implemented a full-featured data browser panel for viewing and editing records in local backend SQLite tables, providing a spreadsheet-like interface with inline editing, search, pagination, and CRUD operations.
+
+## Status: ✅ Complete
+
+## Date: 2026-01-15
+
+---
+
+## What Was Implemented
+
+### 1. Backend IPC Handlers (BackendManager.js)
+
+Added four new IPC handlers for data operations:
+
+- **`backend:queryRecords`** - Query records with pagination, sorting, search filters
+- **`backend:createRecord`** - Create a new record in a table
+- **`backend:saveRecord`** - Update an existing record (inline edit)
+- **`backend:deleteRecord`** - Delete a single record
+
+These handlers wrap the existing LocalSQLAdapter CRUD methods (query, create, save, delete) and expose them to the renderer process.
+
+### 2. DataBrowser Component (`panels/databrowser/`)
+
+Created a complete data browser panel with the following components:
+
+#### DataBrowser.tsx (Main Component)
+
+- Table selector dropdown
+- Search input with cross-field text search
+- Pagination with page navigation (50 records per page)
+- Bulk selection and delete operations
+- CSV export functionality
+- Loading states and error handling
+- New record modal trigger
+
+#### DataGrid.tsx (Spreadsheet View)
+
+- Column headers with type badges (String, Number, Boolean, Date, Object, Array)
+- System columns (objectId, createdAt, updatedAt) displayed as read-only
+- Inline editing - click any editable cell to edit
+- Row selection with checkbox
+- Select all/none toggle
+- Delete action per row
+- Scrollable with sticky header
+
+#### CellEditor.tsx (Inline Editor)
+
+- Type-aware input controls:
+  - **String**: Text input
+  - **Number**: Number input with step="any"
+  - **Boolean**: Checkbox with immediate save
+  - **Date**: datetime-local input
+  - **Object/Array**: Multi-line JSON editor with Save/Cancel buttons
+- Auto-focus and select on mount
+- Enter to save, Escape to cancel (for simple types)
+- Validation for numbers and JSON parsing
+- Error display for invalid input
+
+#### NewRecordModal.tsx (Create Record Form)
+
+- Form fields generated from column schema
+- Type-aware input controls for each field type
+- Required field validation
+- Default values based on column defaults or type defaults
+- Success callback to refresh data grid
+
+### 3. Styling
+
+All components use theme CSS variables per UI-STYLING-GUIDE.md:
+
+- `--theme-color-bg-*` for backgrounds
+- `--theme-color-fg-*` for text
+- `--theme-color-border-*` for borders
+- `--theme-color-primary*` for accents
+- `--theme-color-success/danger/notice` for status colors
+
+### 4. Integration
+
+Added "Data" button to LocalBackendCard (visible when backend is running):
+
+- Opens DataBrowser in a full-screen portal overlay
+- Same pattern as Schema panel
+
+---
+
+## Files Created/Modified
+
+### Created Files:
+
+```
+packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/
+├── DataBrowser.tsx           - Main data browser component
+├── DataBrowser.module.scss   - Styles for DataBrowser
+├── DataGrid.tsx              - Spreadsheet grid component
+├── DataGrid.module.scss      - Styles for DataGrid
+├── CellEditor.tsx            - Inline cell editor
+├── CellEditor.module.scss    - Styles for CellEditor
+├── NewRecordModal.tsx        - Create record modal
+├── NewRecordModal.module.scss - Styles for modal
+└── index.ts                  - Exports
+```
+
+### Modified Files:
+
+```
+packages/noodl-editor/src/main/src/local-backend/BackendManager.js
+  - Added queryRecords(), createRecord(), saveRecord(), deleteRecord() methods
+  - Added corresponding IPC handlers
+
+packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/BackendServicesPanel/LocalBackendCard/LocalBackendCard.tsx
+  - Added DataBrowser import
+  - Added showDataBrowser state
+  - Added "Data" button
+  - Added DataBrowser portal rendering
+```
+
+---
+
+## How To Use
+
+1. Start a local backend from the Backend Services panel
+2. Click the "Data" button on the running backend card
+3. Select a table from the dropdown (auto-selects first table if available)
+4. Browse records with pagination
+5. Click any editable cell to edit inline
+6. Use "+ New Record" to add records
+7. Use checkboxes for bulk selection and delete
+8. Use "Export CSV" to download current view
+
+---
+
+## Technical Notes
+
+### Query API
+
+The query API supports:
+
+```javascript
+{
+  collection: string,    // Table name
+  limit: number,         // Max records (default 50)
+  skip: number,          // Pagination offset
+  where: object,         // Filter conditions ($or, contains, etc.)
+  sort: string[],        // Sort order (e.g., ['-createdAt'])
+  count: boolean         // Return total count for pagination
+}
+```
+
+### Search Implementation
+
+Search uses `$or` with `contains` operator across all String columns and objectId. The LocalSQLAdapter converts this to SQLite LIKE queries.
+
+### Type Handling
+
+- System fields (objectId, createdAt, updatedAt) are always read-only
+- Boolean cells save immediately on checkbox toggle
+- Object/Array cells require explicit Save button due to JSON editing
+- Dates are stored as ISO8601 strings
+
+---
+
+## Future Improvements (Not in scope)
+
+- Column sorting by clicking headers
+- Filter by specific field values
+- Relation/Pointer field expansion
+- Inline record duplication
+- Undo for delete operations
+- Import CSV/JSON
+
+---
+
+## Verification Checklist
+
+- [x] IPC handlers added to BackendManager.js
+- [x] DataBrowser component created
+- [x] DataGrid with inline editing
+- [x] CellEditor with type-aware controls
+- [x] NewRecordModal for creating records
+- [x] CSV export functionality
+- [x] Pagination working
+- [x] Search functionality
+- [x] Bulk delete operations
+- [x] Integration with LocalBackendCard
+- [x] Theme-compliant styling
+- [x] No hardcoded colors
+- [x] JSDoc comments added
+
+---
+
+## Related Tasks
+
+- **TASK-007A**: Core SQLite adapter ✅
+- **TASK-007B**: Workflow integration ✅
+- **TASK-007C**: Schema management ✅
+- **TASK-007D**: Backend lifecycle ✅
+- **TASK-007E**: Express HTTP API ✅
+- **TASK-007F**: Node integration ✅
+- **TASK-007G**: UI components ✅
+- **TASK-007H**: Schema Panel UI ✅
+- **TASK-007I**: Data Browser ✅ (this task)

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+# TASK-007J: Schema/Database Management UX - COMPLETE
+
+## Status: ✅ COMPLETE (with Known Issues)
+
+## Summary
+
+Built Schema Manager and Data Browser UI panels with basic CRUD functionality. Uses `id` (UUID v4) as the primary key field to be compatible with Noodl frontend objects/arrays.
+
+## What Was Built
+
+### Schema Manager Panel
+
+- **SchemaPanel** - Main panel for viewing/managing database schemas
+- **TableRow** - Expandable row showing table name, columns, record count
+- **CreateTableModal** - Modal for creating new tables with initial columns
+- **AddColumnForm** - Form for adding columns (type dropdown, required checkbox)
+
+### Data Browser Panel
+
+- **DataBrowser** - Main data browsing UI with table selector, search, pagination
+- **DataGrid** - Spreadsheet-style grid with inline editing
+- **CellEditor** - Inline cell editor with type-aware input handling
+- **NewRecordModal** - Modal for creating new records
+
+### Backend Changes
+
+- Changed primary key from `objectId` to `id` with UUID v4
+- QueryBuilder uses `id` field for all operations
+- LocalSQLAdapter generates RFC 4122 UUIDs
+
+## Files Created/Modified
+
+### New UI Components
+
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/`
+
+  - `SchemaPanel.tsx`, `SchemaPanel.module.scss`
+  - `TableRow.tsx`, `TableRow.module.scss`
+  - `CreateTableModal.tsx`, `CreateTableModal.module.scss`
+  - `AddColumnForm.tsx`, `AddColumnForm.module.scss`
+  - `index.ts`
+
+- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/`
+  - `DataBrowser.tsx`, `DataBrowser.module.scss`
+  - `DataGrid.tsx`, `DataGrid.module.scss`
+  - `CellEditor.tsx`, `CellEditor.module.scss`
+  - `NewRecordModal.tsx`, `NewRecordModal.module.scss`
+  - `index.ts`
+
+### Modified Backend Files
+
+- `packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/adapters/local-sql/QueryBuilder.js`
+- `packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/adapters/local-sql/LocalSQLAdapter.js`
+
+## Known Issues (Future Task)
+
+The following bugs need to be addressed in a follow-up task:
+
+### Data Browser Bugs
+
+1. **Object/Array fields don't work** - Can't type into object/array field editors
+2. **Cell editor focus issues** - Sometimes loses focus unexpectedly
+3. **Search functionality limited** - Only searches String fields
+
+### Schema Manager Bugs
+
+1. **Can't edit existing tables** - Edit button only expands row, no add/remove columns
+2. **Can't delete tables** - No delete table functionality
+
+### SQLite/Backend Bugs
+
+1. **Real SQLite database doesn't work** - Falls back to in-memory mock
+2. **better-sqlite3 import issues** - Electron compatibility problems
+3. **Schema persistence** - Schema changes don't persist properly
+4. **Query filtering** - Complex WHERE clauses may not work correctly
+
+### UI/UX Issues
+
+1. **Boolean toggle needs improvement** - Checkbox isn't very intuitive
+2. **Date picker needed** - Currently just text input for dates
+3. **Pointer/Relation fields** - No UI for selecting related records
+4. **File upload** - No file upload/browse functionality
+
+## Next Steps
+
+See **TASK-007K-DRAFT.md** for bug fixes and improvements.
+
+## Completion Date
+
+January 15, 2026

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+# TASK-007J: Schema & Data Creation UX
+
+## Status: 📋 Draft
+
+## Summary
+
+Add the missing creation UX to the Schema and Data Browser panels - create tables, add/edit/delete columns, and create data records with proper type handling.
+
+---
+
+## Problem
+
+The current implementation (007H + 007I) provides excellent **viewing** and **inline editing** capabilities, but is missing the ability to **create new structures from scratch**:
+
+- Schema Panel shows tables but no way to create a new table
+- No way to add/edit/delete columns in existing tables
+- Data Browser has "+ New Record" but useless without tables
+- Field types need proper UI for creation (default values, constraints)
+
+---
+
+## Dependencies
+
+**Backend (Already Exists ✅):**
+
+- `backend:createTable` - IPC handler in BackendManager.js
+- `backend:addColumn` - IPC handler in BackendManager.js
+- LocalSQLAdapter has all CRUD methods for schema changes
+
+**UI Components (Already Exists ✅):**
+
+- SchemaPanel - just needs buttons and modals wired up
+- DataBrowser - just needs better empty state
+
+---
+
+## Implementation Plan
+
+### Part 1: Create Table Modal
+
+**New Component: `CreateTableModal.tsx`**
+
+Features:
+
+- Table name input (validated: alphanumeric, no spaces, unique)
+- Initial columns list with ability to add/remove
+- For each column:
+  - Name input
+  - Type dropdown (String, Number, Boolean, Date, Object, Array)
+  - Required checkbox
+  - Default value input (type-aware)
+- "Create Table" button calls `backend:createTable`
+
+**Supported Field Types:**
+| Type | SQLite | Default Input |
+|------|--------|---------------|
+| String | TEXT | Text input |
+| Number | REAL | Number input |
+| Boolean | INTEGER | Checkbox |
+| Date | TEXT (ISO) | Date picker |
+| Object | TEXT (JSON) | JSON editor |
+| Array | TEXT (JSON) | JSON editor |
+
+**Integration:**
+
+- Add `showCreateTableModal` state to SchemaPanel
+- Wire up "+ New Table" button (already in header)
+- Call `loadSchema()` on success
+
+### Part 2: Add Column to Existing Table
+
+**New Component: `AddColumnForm.tsx`**
+
+Features:
+
+- Inline form that appears in expanded table view
+- Column name input
+- Type dropdown
+- Required checkbox
+- Default value (required for non-nullable columns if table has data)
+- "Add Column" button calls `backend:addColumn`
+
+**Integration:**
+
+- Add to TableRow component's expanded view
+- Add "+ Add Column" button to expanded section
+- Handles the case where existing records need default values
+
+### Part 3: Edit Column (Rename/Change Type)
+
+**Note:** SQLite has limited ALTER TABLE support. Only RENAME COLUMN is safe.
+
+**Features:**
+
+- Edit icon next to each column in expanded view
+- Opens inline editor for column name
+- Type change is **not supported** (would need table recreation)
+- Shows tooltip: "Type cannot be changed after creation"
+
+### Part 4: Delete Column
+
+**New IPC Handler Needed:** `backend:deleteColumn`
+
+**Note:** SQLite doesn't support DROP COLUMN directly - needs table recreation.
+
+**Implementation options:**
+
+1. **Not supported** - show tooltip "SQLite doesn't support column deletion"
+2. **Recreate table** - expensive but possible:
+   - Create new table without column
+   - Copy data
+   - Drop old table
+   - Rename new table
+
+**Recommendation:** Option 1 for MVP, Option 2 as enhancement
+
+### Part 5: Delete Table
+
+**New IPC Handler Needed:** `backend:deleteTable` (or use existing drop)
+
+**Features:**
+
+- Delete/trash icon on each table row
+- Confirmation dialog: "Delete table {name}? This will permanently delete all data."
+- Calls `backend:deleteTable`
+
+### Part 6: Improved Empty States
+
+**Schema Panel (when no tables):**
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
+│  🗄️ No tables yet                  │
+│                                     │
+│  Create your first table to start  │
+│  storing data in your backend.     │
+│                                     │
+│  [+ Create Table]                   │
+└─────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+**Data Browser (when no tables):**
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
+│  📊 No tables in database          │
+│                                     │
+│  Go to Schema panel to create      │
+│  your first table, then return     │
+│  here to browse and edit data.     │
+│                                     │
+│  [Open Schema Panel]                │
+└─────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+---
+
+## Files to Create/Modify
+
+### New Files:
+
+```
+panels/schemamanager/
+├── CreateTableModal.tsx        - Modal for creating new tables
+├── CreateTableModal.module.scss
+├── AddColumnForm.tsx           - Inline form for adding columns
+├── AddColumnForm.module.scss
+├── ColumnEditor.tsx            - Inline column name editor
+└── ColumnEditor.module.scss
+```
+
+### Modified Files:
+
+```
+main/src/local-backend/BackendManager.js
+  - Add deleteColumn() if implementing column deletion
+  - Add deleteTable() IPC handler
+
+panels/schemamanager/SchemaPanel.tsx
+  - Add showCreateTableModal state
+  - Wire up modal
+
+panels/schemamanager/TableRow.tsx
+  - Add AddColumnForm integration
+  - Add column edit/delete actions
+  - Add table delete action
+
+panels/databrowser/DataBrowser.tsx
+  - Improve empty state with link to Schema panel
+```
+
+---
+
+## Estimation
+
+| Part                  | Complexity | Time Est    |
+| --------------------- | ---------- | ----------- |
+| CreateTableModal      | Medium     | 1-2 hrs     |
+| AddColumnForm         | Medium     | 1 hr        |
+| ColumnEditor (rename) | Simple     | 30 min      |
+| Delete table          | Simple     | 30 min      |
+| Empty states          | Simple     | 15 min      |
+| Testing & polish      | -          | 1 hr        |
+| **Total**             | -          | **4-5 hrs** |
+
+---
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] Can create a new table with name and columns
+- [ ] Can add columns to existing tables
+- [ ] Can rename columns
+- [ ] Can delete tables (with confirmation)
+- [ ] Field types have proper UI controls
+- [ ] Empty states guide users to create structures
+- [ ] All actions refresh the panel after success
+- [ ] Error states for invalid names/constraints
+- [ ] Theme-compliant styling (no hardcoded colors)
+
+---
+
+## Technical Notes
+
+### Table Name Validation
+
+```javascript
+const isValidTableName = (name) => {
+  // Must start with letter, alphanumeric + underscore only
+  // Cannot be SQLite reserved words
+  return /^[a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9_]*$/.test(name) && !SQLITE_RESERVED_WORDS.includes(name.toUpperCase());
+};
+```
+
+### Default Values for Types
+
+```javascript
+const getDefaultForType = (type) =>
+  ({
+    String: '',
+    Number: 0,
+    Boolean: false,
+    Date: new Date().toISOString(),
+    Object: {},
+    Array: []
+  }[type]);
+```
+
+### SQLite Limitations
+
+- No DROP COLUMN (before SQLite 3.35.0)
+- No ALTER COLUMN TYPE
+- RENAME COLUMN supported (SQLite 3.25.0+)
+
+---
+
+## Related Tasks
+
+- **007H**: Schema Panel (viewing) ✅
+- **007I**: Data Browser (viewing/editing) ✅
+- **007J**: Schema & Data Creation UX ← This task

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+# TASK-007K: Local Backend Bug Fixes & Polish
+
+## Status: 📋 DRAFT
+
+## Overview
+
+This task addresses the known bugs and UX issues from TASK-007J. The Schema Manager and Data Browser are functional but have rough edges that need polish.
+
+## Priority 1: Critical Bugs
+
+### 1.1 Object/Array Field Editor
+
+**Problem:** Can't type into Object/Array field text areas in CellEditor.
+
+**Files:** `CellEditor.tsx`
+
+**Fix:** Review the textarea handling, may need to prevent event bubbling or fix focus management.
+
+### 1.2 Real SQLite Database
+
+**Problem:** Falls back to in-memory mock because better-sqlite3 import fails in Electron renderer.
+
+**Files:** `LocalSQLAdapter.js`, `BackendManager.js`
+
+**Fix Options:**
+
+- Move SQLite operations to main process via IPC
+- Use sql.js (pure JS SQLite) in renderer
+- Configure better-sqlite3 for Electron properly
+
+### 1.3 Schema Persistence
+
+**Problem:** Schema changes (new tables, columns) don't persist across restarts.
+
+**Files:** `SchemaManager.js`, `LocalBackendServer.js`
+
+**Fix:** Ensure schema table is properly created and migrations are stored.
+
+## Priority 2: Missing Features
+
+### 2.1 Edit Existing Tables
+
+**Problem:** No UI for adding/removing columns from existing tables.
+
+**Files:** `SchemaPanel.tsx`, `TableRow.tsx`
+
+**Add:**
+
+- "Add Column" button in expanded table row
+- Delete column button per column
+- Confirmation for destructive actions
+
+### 2.2 Delete Tables
+
+**Problem:** No way to delete a table.
+
+**Files:** `SchemaPanel.tsx`, `TableRow.tsx`
+
+**Add:**
+
+- Delete button in table row
+- Confirmation dialog
+- Backend `backend:deleteTable` IPC handler
+
+### 2.3 Better Boolean Toggle
+
+**Problem:** Checkbox not intuitive for boolean fields.
+
+**Files:** `CellEditor.tsx`
+
+**Add:** Toggle switch component instead of checkbox.
+
+### 2.4 Date Picker
+
+**Problem:** Text input for dates is error-prone.
+
+**Files:** `CellEditor.tsx`
+
+**Add:** Date picker component (can use core-ui DateInput if available).
+
+## Priority 3: UX Improvements
+
+### 3.1 Pointer/Relation Field Editor
+
+Add dropdown to select from related records.
+
+### 3.2 File Field Editor
+
+Add file picker/upload UI.
+
+### 3.3 Search All Fields
+
+Extend search to Number, Date fields (not just String).
+
+### 3.4 Keyboard Navigation
+
+- Arrow keys to navigate grid
+- Enter to edit cell
+- Escape to cancel
+- Tab to move between cells
+
+## Estimated Effort
+
+| Priority  | Items | Effort        |
+| --------- | ----- | ------------- |
+| P1        | 3     | 4-6 hrs       |
+| P2        | 4     | 3-4 hrs       |
+| P3        | 4     | 4-6 hrs       |
+| **Total** |       | **11-16 hrs** |
+
+## Dependencies
+
+- Core UI components (Toggle, DatePicker)
+- May need main process changes for SQLite
+
+## Notes
+
+- Consider splitting this into multiple sub-tasks if scope is too large
+- SQLite issue may require significant architecture change
+- Focus on P1 bugs first for usable MVP

dev-docs/tasks/phase-5-multi-target-deployment/PROGRESS.md

@@ -71,13 +71,15 @@
 
 ## Recent Updates
 
-| Date       | Update                                                    |
-| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
-| 2026-01-15 | TASK-007 Integrated Backend core infrastructure complete  |
-| 2026-01-07 | Corrected PROGRESS.md to reflect actual completion status |
-| 2025-12-30 | TASK-002 bug fixes and system table support               |
-| 2025-12-29 | TASK-001 Backend Services Panel completed                 |
-| 2025-12-29 | TASK-002 Data Nodes completed                             |
+| Date       | Update                                                      |
+| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
+| 2026-01-15 | TASK-007J Schema Manager & Data Browser UX complete w/ bugs |
+| 2026-01-15 | TASK-007K Draft created for bug fixes                       |
+| 2026-01-15 | TASK-007 Integrated Backend core infrastructure complete    |
+| 2026-01-07 | Corrected PROGRESS.md to reflect actual completion status   |
+| 2025-12-30 | TASK-002 bug fixes and system table support                 |
+| 2025-12-29 | TASK-001 Backend Services Panel completed                   |
+| 2025-12-29 | TASK-002 Data Nodes completed                               |
 
 ---
 
@@ -103,7 +105,7 @@
 
 ### TASK-007: Integrated Local Backend ✅
 
-Zero-config local SQLite backend system - infrastructure complete.
+Zero-config local SQLite backend system - infrastructure complete with Schema Manager & Data Browser UI.
 
 **Completed subtasks:**
 
@@ -111,6 +113,9 @@ Zero-config local SQLite backend system - infrastructure complete.
 - TASK-007B: Local Backend Server (Express + IPC handlers)
 - TASK-007C: WorkflowRunner (Cloud function execution)
 - TASK-007D: Launcher UI (BackendServicesPanel integration)
+- TASK-007H: Backend Manager IPC Handlers
+- TASK-007I: Data Browser Panel (spreadsheet-style grid)
+- TASK-007J: Schema Manager Panel (create tables, add columns)
 
 **What's working:**
 
@@ -118,12 +123,16 @@ Zero-config local SQLite backend system - infrastructure complete.
 - Start/stop backend servers via IPC
 - REST API compatible with Parse Server
 - Auto-schema (tables/columns created on first write)
+- Schema Manager: create tables, add columns, view schema
+- Data Browser: view records, inline editing, create/delete records
+- UUID `id` field (compatible with Noodl frontend objects)
 
-**Future work (separate task):**
+**Known Issues (TASK-007K):**
 
-- Schema viewer/editor panel for visual data management
-- Data browser with grid view
-- Migration/export tools (optional)
+- Object/Array field editors don't work
+- Real SQLite falls back to in-memory mock (better-sqlite3 issues)
+- Can't edit/delete existing tables
+- Cell editor focus issues
 
 **Implementation Files:**
 
@@ -143,6 +152,20 @@ packages/noodl-editor/src/main/src/local-backend/
 packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/BackendServicesPanel/
 ├── hooks/useLocalBackends.ts
 └── LocalBackendCard/LocalBackendCard.tsx
+
+packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/
+├── SchemaPanel.tsx, SchemaPanel.module.scss
+├── TableRow.tsx, TableRow.module.scss
+├── CreateTableModal.tsx, CreateTableModal.module.scss
+├── AddColumnForm.tsx, AddColumnForm.module.scss
+└── index.ts
+
+packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/
+├── DataBrowser.tsx, DataBrowser.module.scss
+├── DataGrid.tsx, DataGrid.module.scss
+├── CellEditor.tsx, CellEditor.module.scss
+├── NewRecordModal.tsx, NewRecordModal.module.scss
+└── index.ts
 ```
 
 ---

packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/ExpressionInput/ExpressionInput.module.scss

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
   border-radius: 4px;
   padding: 4px 8px;
   flex: 1;
+  min-width: 0; // Allow flex item to shrink below content size
+  overflow: hidden; // Prevent content overflow
   transition: all 0.15s ease;
 
   &:focus-within {
@@ -62,3 +64,29 @@
   color: var(--theme-color-error, #ef4444);
   cursor: help;
 }
+
+.ExpandButton {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+  width: 20px;
+  height: 20px;
+  padding: 0;
+  border: none;
+  background: transparent;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5));
+  cursor: pointer;
+  border-radius: 2px;
+  transition: all 0.15s ease;
+
+  &:hover {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
+    color: var(--theme-color-primary, #6366f1);
+  }
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
+  }
+}

packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/ExpressionInput/ExpressionInput.tsx

@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ export interface ExpressionInputProps extends UnsafeStyleProps {
 
   /** Debounce delay in milliseconds */
   debounceMs?: number;
+
+  /** Callback when expand button is clicked - opens expression in full editor */
+  onExpand?: () => void;
 }
 
 /**
@@ -56,6 +59,7 @@ export function ExpressionInput({
   placeholder = 'Enter expression...',
   testId,
   debounceMs = 300,
+  onExpand,
   UNSAFE_className,
   UNSAFE_style
 }: ExpressionInputProps) {
@@ -143,6 +147,13 @@ export function ExpressionInput({
           </div>
         </Tooltip>
       )}
+      {onExpand && (
+        <Tooltip content="Edit in code editor">
+          <button type="button" className={css['ExpandButton']} onClick={onExpand} aria-label="Edit in code editor">
+            <Icon icon={IconName.Code} size={IconSize.Tiny} />
+          </button>
+        </Tooltip>
+      )}
     </div>
   );
 }

packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/ExpressionToggle/ExpressionToggle.module.scss

@@ -26,3 +26,42 @@
   opacity: 0.5;
   cursor: default;
 }
+
+.FxButton {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  width: 24px;
+  height: 24px;
+  padding: 0;
+  border: none;
+  background: transparent;
+  font-family: 'Monaco', 'Menlo', 'Ubuntu Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;
+  font-size: 10px;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5));
+  cursor: pointer;
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  transition: all 0.15s ease;
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+
+  &:hover {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
+    color: var(--theme-color-primary, #6366f1);
+  }
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
+  }
+
+  &.is-disabled {
+    opacity: 0.4;
+    cursor: not-allowed;
+
+    &:hover {
+      background: transparent;
+      color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5));
+    }
+  }
+}

packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/ExpressionToggle/ExpressionToggle.tsx

@@ -62,23 +62,39 @@ export function ExpressionToggle({
 
   const tooltipContent = isExpressionMode ? 'Switch to fixed value' : 'Switch to expression';
 
-  const icon = isExpressionMode ? IconName.Code : IconName.MagicWand;
-
-  const variant = isExpressionMode ? IconButtonVariant.Default : IconButtonVariant.OpaqueOnHover;
+  // When in expression mode, show TextInBox icon (switch to fixed value)
+  // When in fixed mode, show "fx" text button (switch to expression)
+  if (isExpressionMode) {
+    return (
+      <Tooltip content={tooltipContent}>
+        <div className={css['Root']} style={UNSAFE_style}>
+          <IconButton
+            icon={IconName.TextInBox}
+            size={IconSize.Tiny}
+            variant={IconButtonVariant.Default}
+            onClick={onToggle}
+            isDisabled={isDisabled}
+            testId={testId}
+            UNSAFE_className={css['ExpressionActive']}
+          />
+        </div>
+      </Tooltip>
+    );
+  }
 
+  // Fixed mode - show "fx" text button
   return (
     <Tooltip content={tooltipContent}>
-      <div className={css['Root']} style={UNSAFE_style}>
-        <IconButton
-          icon={icon}
-          size={IconSize.Tiny}
-          variant={variant}
-          onClick={onToggle}
-          isDisabled={isDisabled}
-          testId={testId}
-          UNSAFE_className={isExpressionMode ? css['ExpressionActive'] : UNSAFE_className}
-        />
-      </div>
+      <button
+        type="button"
+        className={`${css['FxButton']} ${isDisabled ? css['is-disabled'] : ''} ${UNSAFE_className || ''}`}
+        style={UNSAFE_style}
+        onClick={isDisabled ? undefined : onToggle}
+        disabled={isDisabled}
+        data-test={testId}
+      >
+        fx
+      </button>
     </Tooltip>
   );
 }

packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/PropertyPanelInput/PropertyPanelInput.module.scss

@@ -24,4 +24,6 @@
 
 .InputContainer {
   flex: 1 1 auto;
+  min-width: 0; // Allow flex item to shrink below content size
+  overflow: hidden; // Prevent content overflow
 }

packages/noodl-core-ui/src/components/property-panel/PropertyPanelInput/PropertyPanelInput.tsx

@@ -74,6 +74,8 @@ export interface PropertyPanelInputProps extends Omit<PropertyPanelBaseInputProp
   onExpressionChange?: (expression: string) => void;
   /** Whether the expression has an error */
   expressionError?: string;
+  /** Callback when expand button is clicked (opens expression in full editor) */
+  onExpressionExpand?: () => void;
 }
 
 export function PropertyPanelInput({
@@ -90,7 +92,8 @@ export function PropertyPanelInput({
   expression = '',
   onExpressionModeChange,
   onExpressionChange,
-  expressionError
+  expressionError,
+  onExpressionExpand
 }: PropertyPanelInputProps) {
   const Input = useMemo(() => {
     switch (inputType) {
@@ -136,6 +139,7 @@ export function PropertyPanelInput({
           onChange={onExpressionChange}
           hasError={!!expressionError}
           errorMessage={expressionError}
+          onExpand={onExpressionExpand}
           UNSAFE_style={{ flex: 1 }}
         />
       );
@@ -165,7 +169,7 @@ export function PropertyPanelInput({
     <div className={css['Root']}>
       <div className={classNames(css['Label'], isChanged && css['is-changed'])}>{label}</div>
       <div className={css['InputContainer']}>
-        <div style={{ display: 'flex', gap: '4px', alignItems: 'center', width: '100%' }}>
+        <div style={{ display: 'flex', gap: '4px', alignItems: 'center', minWidth: 0 }}>
           {renderInput()}
           {showExpressionToggle && (
             <ExpressionToggle mode={expressionMode} isConnected={isConnected} onToggle={handleToggleMode} />

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/BackendServicesPanel/LocalBackendCard/LocalBackendCard.module.scss

@@ -63,3 +63,28 @@
   padding-top: 8px;
   border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
 }
+
+.SchemaPanelOverlay {
+  position: fixed;
+  top: 0;
+  left: 0;
+  right: 0;
+  bottom: 0;
+  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  z-index: 9999;
+  padding: 40px;
+
+  > div {
+    width: 100%;
+    max-width: 900px;
+    max-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
+    overflow: auto;
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
+  }
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/BackendServicesPanel/LocalBackendCard/LocalBackendCard.tsx

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
  */
 
 import React, { useCallback, useState } from 'react';
+import { createPortal } from 'react-dom';
 
 import { Icon, IconName, IconSize } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/common/Icon';
 import { IconButton } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/IconButton';
@@ -16,6 +17,8 @@ import { PrimaryButton, PrimaryButtonSize, PrimaryButtonVariant } from '@noodl-c
 import { HStack, VStack } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/layout/Stack';
 import { Text, TextType } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/typography/Text';
 
+import { DataBrowser } from '../../databrowser';
+import { SchemaPanel } from '../../schemamanager';
 import { LocalBackendInfo } from '../hooks/useLocalBackends';
 import css from './LocalBackendCard.module.scss';
 
@@ -44,6 +47,8 @@ function getStatusDisplay(running: boolean): { icon: IconName; color: string; te
 
 export function LocalBackendCard({ backend, onStart, onStop, onDelete, onExport }: LocalBackendCardProps) {
   const [isOperating, setIsOperating] = useState(false);
+  const [showSchemaPanel, setShowSchemaPanel] = useState(false);
+  const [showDataBrowser, setShowDataBrowser] = useState(false);
   const statusDisplay = getStatusDisplay(backend.running);
 
   // Format date
@@ -127,6 +132,22 @@ export function LocalBackendCard({ backend, onStart, onStop, onDelete, onExport
             onClick={handleToggle}
             isDisabled={isOperating}
           />
+          {backend.running && (
+            <>
+              <PrimaryButton
+                label="Data"
+                size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+                variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+                onClick={() => setShowDataBrowser(true)}
+              />
+              <PrimaryButton
+                label="Schema"
+                size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+                variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+                onClick={() => setShowSchemaPanel(true)}
+              />
+            </>
+          )}
           {onExport && backend.running && (
             <PrimaryButton
               label="Export"
@@ -144,6 +165,29 @@ export function LocalBackendCard({ backend, onStart, onStop, onDelete, onExport
           />
         </HStack>
       </div>
+
+      {/* Schema Panel (rendered via portal for full-screen overlay) */}
+      {showSchemaPanel &&
+        createPortal(
+          <div className={css.SchemaPanelOverlay}>
+            <SchemaPanel
+              backendId={backend.id}
+              backendName={backend.name}
+              isRunning={backend.running}
+              onClose={() => setShowSchemaPanel(false)}
+            />
+          </div>,
+          document.body
+        )}
+
+      {/* Data Browser (rendered via portal for full-screen overlay) */}
+      {showDataBrowser &&
+        createPortal(
+          <div className={css.SchemaPanelOverlay}>
+            <DataBrowser backendId={backend.id} backendName={backend.name} onClose={() => setShowDataBrowser(false)} />
+          </div>,
+          document.body
+        )}
     </div>
   );
 }

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/CellEditor.module.scss

@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+/**
+ * CellEditor styles
+ */
+
+.CellEditor {
+  position: relative;
+}
+
+.Input,
+.DateInput {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 4px 8px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-primary);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 12px;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--theme-color-primary-muted);
+  }
+}
+
+.JsonEditor {
+  width: 250px;
+  min-height: 100px;
+  padding: 8px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-primary);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-family: monospace;
+  font-size: 11px;
+  resize: vertical;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--theme-color-primary-muted);
+  }
+}
+
+.JsonActions {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 8px;
+  margin-top: 8px;
+}
+
+.SaveButton,
+.CancelButton {
+  padding: 4px 12px;
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  font-size: 11px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+}
+
+.SaveButton {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-on-primary);
+  border: none;
+
+  &:hover {
+    opacity: 0.9;
+  }
+}
+
+.CancelButton {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+
+  &:hover {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  }
+}
+
+.Error {
+  position: absolute;
+  top: 100%;
+  left: 0;
+  margin-top: 4px;
+  padding: 4px 8px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-danger);
+  color: white;
+  font-size: 10px;
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  z-index: 10;
+  white-space: nowrap;
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/CellEditor.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,222 @@
+/**
+ * CellEditor
+ *
+ * Inline cell editor component with type-aware input controls.
+ * Handles String, Number, Boolean, Date, Object, and Array types.
+ *
+ * @module panels/databrowser/CellEditor
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+import React, { useCallback, useEffect, useRef, useState } from 'react';
+
+import css from './CellEditor.module.scss';
+
+export interface CellEditorProps {
+  /** Current value */
+  value: unknown;
+  /** Column type */
+  type: string;
+  /** Called when value saved */
+  onSave: (value: unknown) => void;
+  /** Called when editing cancelled */
+  onCancel: () => void;
+  /** Error message to display */
+  error?: string | null;
+}
+
+/**
+ * CellEditor component - type-aware inline editor
+ */
+export function CellEditor({ value, type, onSave, onCancel, error }: CellEditorProps) {
+  const [editValue, setEditValue] = useState<string>(() => {
+    if (value === null || value === undefined) return '';
+    if (typeof value === 'object') return JSON.stringify(value, null, 2);
+    return String(value);
+  });
+  const [jsonError, setJsonError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [isFocused, setIsFocused] = useState(false);
+  const inputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement | HTMLTextAreaElement>(null);
+
+  // Focus input on mount with delay to prevent immediate blur
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
+      if (inputRef.current) {
+        inputRef.current.focus();
+        if (inputRef.current instanceof HTMLInputElement) {
+          inputRef.current.select();
+        }
+        setIsFocused(true);
+      }
+    }, 50);
+    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
+  }, []);
+
+  // Handle keyboard events
+  const handleKeyDown = useCallback(
+    (e: React.KeyboardEvent) => {
+      if (e.key === 'Enter' && !e.shiftKey && type !== 'Object' && type !== 'Array') {
+        e.preventDefault();
+        handleSave();
+      } else if (e.key === 'Escape') {
+        onCancel();
+      }
+    },
+    [type, onCancel]
+  );
+
+  // Handle save with type conversion
+  const handleSave = useCallback(() => {
+    let finalValue: unknown = editValue;
+
+    try {
+      switch (type) {
+        case 'Number':
+          if (editValue.trim() === '') {
+            finalValue = null;
+          } else {
+            finalValue = parseFloat(editValue);
+            if (isNaN(finalValue as number)) {
+              setJsonError('Invalid number');
+              return;
+            }
+          }
+          break;
+
+        case 'Boolean':
+          // Boolean is handled by checkbox, just use editValue
+          finalValue = editValue === 'true';
+          break;
+
+        case 'Date':
+          if (editValue.trim() === '') {
+            finalValue = null;
+          } else {
+            finalValue = new Date(editValue).toISOString();
+          }
+          break;
+
+        case 'Object':
+        case 'Array':
+          if (editValue.trim() === '') {
+            finalValue = type === 'Array' ? [] : {};
+          } else {
+            finalValue = JSON.parse(editValue);
+          }
+          break;
+
+        default:
+          // String - use as-is
+          finalValue = editValue;
+      }
+
+      setJsonError(null);
+      onSave(finalValue);
+    } catch (err) {
+      setJsonError('Invalid JSON');
+    }
+  }, [editValue, type, onSave]);
+
+  // Boolean - render checkbox
+  if (type === 'Boolean') {
+    return (
+      <div className={css.CellEditor}>
+        <input
+          type="checkbox"
+          checked={value === true || editValue === 'true'}
+          onChange={(e) => {
+            setEditValue(e.target.checked ? 'true' : 'false');
+            onSave(e.target.checked);
+          }}
+          onKeyDown={(e) => e.key === 'Escape' && onCancel()}
+        />
+        {error && <div className={css.Error}>{error}</div>}
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Date - render datetime input
+  if (type === 'Date') {
+    const dateValue = value ? new Date(value as string).toISOString().slice(0, 16) : '';
+    return (
+      <div className={css.CellEditor}>
+        <input
+          ref={inputRef as React.RefObject<HTMLInputElement>}
+          type="datetime-local"
+          className={css.DateInput}
+          value={editValue || dateValue}
+          onChange={(e) => setEditValue(e.target.value)}
+          onKeyDown={handleKeyDown}
+          onBlur={() => isFocused && handleSave()}
+        />
+        {(error || jsonError) && <div className={css.Error}>{error || jsonError}</div>}
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Object/Array - render textarea
+  if (type === 'Object' || type === 'Array') {
+    return (
+      <div className={css.CellEditor}>
+        <textarea
+          ref={inputRef as React.RefObject<HTMLTextAreaElement>}
+          className={css.JsonEditor}
+          value={editValue}
+          onChange={(e) => {
+            setEditValue(e.target.value);
+            setJsonError(null);
+          }}
+          onKeyDown={(e) => {
+            if (e.key === 'Escape') onCancel();
+          }}
+          rows={5}
+          spellCheck={false}
+        />
+        <div className={css.JsonActions}>
+          <button className={css.SaveButton} onClick={handleSave}>
+            Save
+          </button>
+          <button className={css.CancelButton} onClick={onCancel}>
+            Cancel
+          </button>
+        </div>
+        {(error || jsonError) && <div className={css.Error}>{error || jsonError}</div>}
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Number - render number input
+  if (type === 'Number') {
+    return (
+      <div className={css.CellEditor}>
+        <input
+          ref={inputRef as React.RefObject<HTMLInputElement>}
+          type="number"
+          className={css.Input}
+          value={editValue}
+          onChange={(e) => setEditValue(e.target.value)}
+          onKeyDown={handleKeyDown}
+          onBlur={() => isFocused && handleSave()}
+          step="any"
+        />
+        {(error || jsonError) && <div className={css.Error}>{error || jsonError}</div>}
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Default: String - render text input
+  return (
+    <div className={css.CellEditor}>
+      <input
+        ref={inputRef as React.RefObject<HTMLInputElement>}
+        type="text"
+        className={css.Input}
+        value={editValue}
+        onChange={(e) => setEditValue(e.target.value)}
+        onKeyDown={handleKeyDown}
+        onBlur={() => isFocused && handleSave()}
+      />
+      {(error || jsonError) && <div className={css.Error}>{error || jsonError}</div>}
+    </div>
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/DataBrowser.module.scss

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+/**
+ * DataBrowser styles
+ * Uses theme tokens per UI-STYLING-GUIDE.md
+ */
+
+.Root {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  height: 100%;
+  max-height: 80vh;
+  width: 100%;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.Header {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 16px;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+}
+
+.HeaderIcon {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  width: 32px;
+  height: 32px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-on-primary);
+}
+
+.Toolbar {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 12px 16px;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  gap: 12px;
+}
+
+.TableSelect {
+  padding: 6px 12px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 13px;
+  min-width: 150px;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+
+  option {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  }
+}
+
+.SearchInput {
+  padding: 6px 12px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 13px;
+  min-width: 200px;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+
+  &::placeholder {
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  }
+}
+
+.BulkActions {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 8px 16px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-notice-bg);
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+}
+
+.Error {
+  padding: 12px 16px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-danger-bg);
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  color: var(--theme-color-danger);
+}
+
+.Content {
+  flex: 1;
+  overflow: auto;
+  min-height: 300px;
+}
+
+.Loading,
+.EmptyState {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  height: 100%;
+  min-height: 200px;
+  padding: 40px;
+}
+
+.Pagination {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 12px 16px;
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+}
+
+.PageControls {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 4px;
+}
+
+.PageButton {
+  padding: 4px 8px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 12px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+
+  &:hover:not(:disabled) {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+
+  &:disabled {
+    opacity: 0.5;
+    cursor: not-allowed;
+  }
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/DataBrowser.tsx

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+/**
+ * DataBrowser
+ *
+ * Main data browser panel for viewing and editing records in local backend tables.
+ * Provides a spreadsheet-like interface with inline editing, search, and pagination.
+ *
+ * @module panels/databrowser/DataBrowser
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+import React, { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useState } from 'react';
+
+import { Icon, IconName, IconSize } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/common/Icon';
+import { IconButton } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/IconButton';
+import { PrimaryButton, PrimaryButtonSize, PrimaryButtonVariant } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/PrimaryButton';
+import { HStack, VStack } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/layout/Stack';
+import { Text, TextType } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/typography/Text';
+
+import css from './DataBrowser.module.scss';
+import { DataGrid } from './DataGrid';
+import { NewRecordModal } from './NewRecordModal';
+
+const { ipcRenderer } = window.require('electron');
+
+/** Column definition from schema */
+export interface ColumnDef {
+  name: string;
+  type: string;
+  required?: boolean;
+  default?: unknown;
+  targetClass?: string;
+}
+
+/** Table schema */
+export interface TableSchema {
+  name: string;
+  columns: ColumnDef[];
+}
+
+export interface DataBrowserProps {
+  /** Backend ID to browse */
+  backendId: string;
+  /** Backend display name */
+  backendName: string;
+  /** Initial table to show (optional) */
+  initialTable?: string;
+  /** Close callback */
+  onClose: () => void;
+}
+
+const PAGE_SIZE = 50;
+
+/**
+ * DataBrowser component - main data browsing UI
+ */
+export function DataBrowser({ backendId, backendName, initialTable, onClose }: DataBrowserProps) {
+  // State
+  const [tables, setTables] = useState<string[]>([]);
+  const [selectedTable, setSelectedTable] = useState<string | null>(initialTable || null);
+  const [schema, setSchema] = useState<TableSchema | null>(null);
+  const [records, setRecords] = useState<Record<string, unknown>[]>([]);
+  const [totalCount, setTotalCount] = useState(0);
+  const [page, setPage] = useState(0);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false);
+  const [searchQuery, setSearchQuery] = useState('');
+  const [selectedRecords, setSelectedRecords] = useState<Set<string>>(new Set());
+  const [showNewRecord, setShowNewRecord] = useState(false);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+
+  // System columns shown for all tables
+  const systemColumns: ColumnDef[] = useMemo(
+    () => [
+      { name: 'id', type: 'String', required: true },
+      { name: 'createdAt', type: 'Date', required: true },
+      { name: 'updatedAt', type: 'Date', required: true }
+    ],
+    []
+  );
+
+  // All columns = system + user columns (deduplicated by name)
+  const allColumns = useMemo(() => {
+    if (!schema) return systemColumns;
+    // Deduplicate by column name, system columns first
+    const seen = new Set(systemColumns.map((c) => c.name));
+    const userColumns = (schema.columns || []).filter((c: ColumnDef) => !seen.has(c.name));
+    return [...systemColumns, ...userColumns];
+  }, [schema, systemColumns]);
+
+  // Load table list
+  const loadTables = useCallback(async () => {
+    try {
+      const result = await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:getSchema', backendId);
+      const tableNames = result.tables.map((t: { name: string }) => t.name);
+      setTables(tableNames);
+
+      // Auto-select first table if none selected
+      if (!selectedTable && tableNames.length > 0) {
+        setSelectedTable(tableNames[0]);
+      }
+    } catch (err) {
+      console.error('Failed to load tables:', err);
+      setError('Failed to load tables');
+    }
+  }, [backendId, selectedTable]);
+
+  // Load data for selected table
+  const loadData = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (!selectedTable) return;
+
+    setLoading(true);
+    setError(null);
+
+    try {
+      // Load schema for this table
+      const tableSchema = await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:getTableSchema', backendId, selectedTable);
+      setSchema(tableSchema);
+
+      // Build query
+      const queryOptions: {
+        collection: string;
+        limit: number;
+        skip: number;
+        sort: string[];
+        count: boolean;
+        where?: Record<string, unknown>;
+      } = {
+        collection: selectedTable,
+        limit: PAGE_SIZE,
+        skip: page * PAGE_SIZE,
+        sort: ['-createdAt'],
+        count: true
+      };
+
+      // Apply search (simple contains search across string fields)
+      if (searchQuery.trim()) {
+        const stringColumns = tableSchema?.columns?.filter((c: ColumnDef) => c.type === 'String') || [];
+        const searchConditions = stringColumns.map((col: ColumnDef) => ({
+          [col.name]: { contains: searchQuery.trim() }
+        }));
+
+        // Also search id
+        searchConditions.push({ id: { contains: searchQuery.trim() } });
+
+        if (searchConditions.length > 0) {
+          queryOptions.where = { $or: searchConditions };
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Load records
+      const result = await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:queryRecords', backendId, queryOptions);
+      setRecords(result.results || []);
+      setTotalCount(result.count || 0);
+    } catch (err) {
+      console.error('Failed to load data:', err);
+      setError('Failed to load data');
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  }, [backendId, selectedTable, page, searchQuery]);
+
+  // Initial load
+  useEffect(() => {
+    loadTables();
+  }, [loadTables]);
+
+  // Load data when table, page, or search changes
+  useEffect(() => {
+    loadData();
+  }, [loadData]);
+
+  // Reset page when search or table changes
+  useEffect(() => {
+    setPage(0);
+    setSelectedRecords(new Set());
+  }, [selectedTable, searchQuery]);
+
+  // Save cell (inline edit)
+  const handleSaveCell = useCallback(
+    async (recordId: string, field: string, value: unknown) => {
+      if (!selectedTable) return;
+
+      try {
+        await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:saveRecord', backendId, selectedTable, recordId, {
+          [field]: value
+        });
+
+        // Update local state
+        setRecords((prev) =>
+          prev.map((r) => (r.id === recordId ? { ...r, [field]: value, updatedAt: new Date().toISOString() } : r))
+        );
+      } catch (err) {
+        console.error('Failed to save cell:', err);
+        throw err; // Re-throw so CellEditor can show error
+      }
+    },
+    [backendId, selectedTable]
+  );
+
+  // Delete single record
+  const handleDeleteRecord = useCallback(
+    async (recordId: string) => {
+      if (!selectedTable) return;
+      if (!window.confirm('Delete this record?')) return;
+
+      try {
+        await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:deleteRecord', backendId, selectedTable, recordId);
+        loadData();
+      } catch (err) {
+        console.error('Failed to delete record:', err);
+        setError('Failed to delete record');
+      }
+    },
+    [backendId, selectedTable, loadData]
+  );
+
+  // Bulk delete
+  const handleBulkDelete = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (selectedRecords.size === 0 || !selectedTable) return;
+    if (!window.confirm(`Delete ${selectedRecords.size} records?`)) return;
+
+    try {
+      for (const recordId of selectedRecords) {
+        await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:deleteRecord', backendId, selectedTable, recordId);
+      }
+      setSelectedRecords(new Set());
+      loadData();
+    } catch (err) {
+      console.error('Failed to bulk delete:', err);
+      setError('Failed to delete some records');
+    }
+  }, [backendId, selectedTable, selectedRecords, loadData]);
+
+  // Export to CSV
+  const handleExport = useCallback(() => {
+    if (records.length === 0 || !schema) return;
+
+    // Build CSV
+    const headers = allColumns.map((c) => c.name).join(',');
+    const rows = records.map((record) =>
+      allColumns
+        .map((col) => {
+          const value = record[col.name];
+          if (value === null || value === undefined) return '';
+          if (typeof value === 'object') return `"${JSON.stringify(value).replace(/"/g, '""')}"`;
+          if (typeof value === 'string' && (value.includes(',') || value.includes('"') || value.includes('\n'))) {
+            return `"${value.replace(/"/g, '""')}"`;
+          }
+          return String(value);
+        })
+        .join(',')
+    );
+
+    const csv = [headers, ...rows].join('\n');
+
+    // Download
+    const blob = new Blob([csv], { type: 'text/csv' });
+    const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+    const a = document.createElement('a');
+    a.href = url;
+    a.download = `${selectedTable}.csv`;
+    a.click();
+    URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+  }, [records, allColumns, selectedTable, schema]);
+
+  // Toggle record selection
+  const handleSelectRecord = useCallback((recordId: string, selected: boolean) => {
+    setSelectedRecords((prev) => {
+      const next = new Set(prev);
+      if (selected) {
+        next.add(recordId);
+      } else {
+        next.delete(recordId);
+      }
+      return next;
+    });
+  }, []);
+
+  // Select/deselect all
+  const handleSelectAll = useCallback(
+    (selected: boolean) => {
+      if (selected) {
+        setSelectedRecords(new Set(records.map((r) => r.id as string)));
+      } else {
+        setSelectedRecords(new Set());
+      }
+    },
+    [records]
+  );
+
+  // Pagination
+  const totalPages = Math.ceil(totalCount / PAGE_SIZE);
+  const startRecord = page * PAGE_SIZE + 1;
+  const endRecord = Math.min((page + 1) * PAGE_SIZE, totalCount);
+
+  return (
+    <div className={css.Root}>
+      {/* Header */}
+      <div className={css.Header}>
+        <HStack hasSpacing>
+          <div className={css.HeaderIcon}>
+            <Icon icon={IconName.CloudData} size={IconSize.Small} />
+          </div>
+          <VStack>
+            <Text textType={TextType.DefaultContrast}>Data Browser</Text>
+            <Text textType={TextType.Shy} style={{ fontSize: '11px' }}>
+              {backendName}
+            </Text>
+          </VStack>
+        </HStack>
+        <IconButton icon={IconName.Close} onClick={onClose} />
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Toolbar */}
+      <div className={css.Toolbar}>
+        <HStack hasSpacing>
+          {/* Table selector */}
+          <select
+            className={css.TableSelect}
+            value={selectedTable || ''}
+            onChange={(e) => setSelectedTable(e.target.value || null)}
+          >
+            <option value="" disabled>
+              Select table...
+            </option>
+            {tables.map((table) => (
+              <option key={table} value={table}>
+                {table}
+              </option>
+            ))}
+          </select>
+
+          {/* Search */}
+          <input
+            type="text"
+            className={css.SearchInput}
+            placeholder="Search records..."
+            value={searchQuery}
+            onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
+          />
+
+          {/* Refresh */}
+          <IconButton icon={IconName.Refresh} onClick={loadData} />
+        </HStack>
+
+        <HStack hasSpacing>
+          {selectedTable && (
+            <>
+              <PrimaryButton
+                label="+ New Record"
+                size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+                variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+                onClick={() => setShowNewRecord(true)}
+              />
+              <PrimaryButton
+                label="Export CSV"
+                size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+                variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+                onClick={handleExport}
+                isDisabled={records.length === 0}
+              />
+            </>
+          )}
+        </HStack>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Bulk actions bar */}
+      {selectedRecords.size > 0 && (
+        <div className={css.BulkActions}>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Default}>{selectedRecords.size} records selected</Text>
+          <HStack hasSpacing>
+            <PrimaryButton
+              label="Delete Selected"
+              size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+              variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Danger}
+              onClick={handleBulkDelete}
+            />
+            <PrimaryButton
+              label="Clear Selection"
+              size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+              variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+              onClick={() => setSelectedRecords(new Set())}
+            />
+          </HStack>
+        </div>
+      )}
+
+      {/* Error message */}
+      {error && (
+        <div className={css.Error}>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Default}>{error}</Text>
+        </div>
+      )}
+
+      {/* Content area */}
+      <div className={css.Content}>
+        {loading ? (
+          <div className={css.Loading}>
+            <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>Loading...</Text>
+          </div>
+        ) : !selectedTable ? (
+          <div className={css.EmptyState}>
+            <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>Select a table to browse data</Text>
+          </div>
+        ) : records.length === 0 ? (
+          <div className={css.EmptyState}>
+            <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>No records found</Text>
+            {!searchQuery && (
+              <PrimaryButton
+                label="Create First Record"
+                size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+                variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+                onClick={() => setShowNewRecord(true)}
+                UNSAFE_style={{ marginTop: '12px' }}
+              />
+            )}
+          </div>
+        ) : (
+          <DataGrid
+            columns={allColumns}
+            records={records}
+            selectedRecords={selectedRecords}
+            onSelectRecord={handleSelectRecord}
+            onSelectAll={handleSelectAll}
+            onSaveCell={handleSaveCell}
+            onDeleteRecord={handleDeleteRecord}
+          />
+        )}
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Pagination */}
+      {selectedTable && totalCount > 0 && (
+        <div className={css.Pagination}>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Shy} style={{ fontSize: '12px' }}>
+            Showing {startRecord.toLocaleString()}-{endRecord.toLocaleString()} of {totalCount.toLocaleString()} records
+          </Text>
+          <div className={css.PageControls}>
+            <button className={css.PageButton} onClick={() => setPage(0)} disabled={page === 0}>
+              First
+            </button>
+            <button className={css.PageButton} onClick={() => setPage(page - 1)} disabled={page === 0}>
+              Previous
+            </button>
+            <Text textType={TextType.Shy} style={{ fontSize: '12px', margin: '0 8px' }}>
+              Page {page + 1} of {totalPages}
+            </Text>
+            <button className={css.PageButton} onClick={() => setPage(page + 1)} disabled={page >= totalPages - 1}>
+              Next
+            </button>
+            <button
+              className={css.PageButton}
+              onClick={() => setPage(totalPages - 1)}
+              disabled={page >= totalPages - 1}
+            >
+              Last
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      )}
+
+      {/* New Record Modal */}
+      {showNewRecord && schema && selectedTable && (
+        <NewRecordModal
+          backendId={backendId}
+          tableName={selectedTable}
+          columns={schema.columns}
+          onClose={() => setShowNewRecord(false)}
+          onSuccess={() => {
+            setShowNewRecord(false);
+            loadData();
+          }}
+        />
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/DataGrid.module.scss

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+/**
+ * DataGrid styles
+ */
+
+.GridContainer {
+  width: 100%;
+  height: 100%;
+  overflow: auto;
+}
+
+.Grid {
+  width: 100%;
+  border-collapse: collapse;
+  font-size: 12px;
+}
+
+.Grid thead {
+  position: sticky;
+  top: 0;
+  z-index: 1;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+}
+
+.Grid th,
+.Grid td {
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  text-align: left;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+}
+
+.HeaderCell {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  font-weight: 500;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  white-space: nowrap;
+}
+
+.HeaderContent {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 8px;
+}
+
+.HeaderName {
+  font-weight: 500;
+}
+
+.TypeBadge {
+  font-size: 9px;
+  padding: 2px 6px;
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+.TypeString {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-on-primary);
+}
+
+.TypeNumber {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-success);
+  color: white;
+}
+
+.TypeBoolean {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-notice);
+  color: white;
+}
+
+.TypeDate {
+  background-color: #8b5cf6;
+  color: white;
+}
+
+.TypeObject {
+  background-color: #ec4899;
+  color: white;
+}
+
+.TypeArray {
+  background-color: #6366f1;
+  color: white;
+}
+
+.TypePointer {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-danger);
+  color: white;
+}
+
+.CheckboxCol {
+  width: 40px;
+  text-align: center;
+  padding: 8px;
+
+  input[type='checkbox'] {
+    cursor: pointer;
+  }
+}
+
+.ActionsCol {
+  width: 60px;
+  text-align: center;
+  padding: 8px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+}
+
+.Cell {
+  max-width: 250px;
+  overflow: hidden;
+  text-overflow: ellipsis;
+  white-space: nowrap;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+}
+
+.CellValue {
+  overflow: hidden;
+  text-overflow: ellipsis;
+  white-space: nowrap;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+}
+
+.EditableCell {
+  cursor: pointer;
+
+  &:hover {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  }
+}
+
+.ReadOnlyCell {
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  font-family: monospace;
+  font-size: 11px;
+}
+
+.SelectedRow {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-primary-muted);
+}
+
+.SelectedRow:hover {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-primary-muted);
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/DataGrid.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,210 @@
+/**
+ * DataGrid
+ *
+ * Spreadsheet-style grid for displaying and editing records.
+ * Supports inline editing, selection, and type-aware cell rendering.
+ *
+ * @module panels/databrowser/DataGrid
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+import React, { useCallback, useState } from 'react';
+
+import { IconName, IconSize } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/common/Icon';
+import { IconButton } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/IconButton';
+
+import { CellEditor } from './CellEditor';
+import { ColumnDef } from './DataBrowser';
+import css from './DataGrid.module.scss';
+
+export interface DataGridProps {
+  /** Column definitions */
+  columns: ColumnDef[];
+  /** Records to display */
+  records: Record<string, unknown>[];
+  /** Set of selected record IDs */
+  selectedRecords: Set<string>;
+  /** Called when record selection changes */
+  onSelectRecord: (recordId: string, selected: boolean) => void;
+  /** Called when select all toggled */
+  onSelectAll: (selected: boolean) => void;
+  /** Called when cell value saved */
+  onSaveCell: (recordId: string, field: string, value: unknown) => Promise<void>;
+  /** Called when delete requested */
+  onDeleteRecord: (recordId: string) => void;
+}
+
+/** System fields that are read-only */
+const READ_ONLY_FIELDS = new Set(['id', 'createdAt', 'updatedAt']);
+
+/**
+ * Format a cell value for display
+ */
+function formatCellValue(value: unknown, type: string): string {
+  if (value === null || value === undefined) return '';
+
+  switch (type) {
+    case 'Boolean':
+      return value ? '✓' : '';
+    case 'Date':
+      try {
+        return new Date(value as string).toLocaleString();
+      } catch {
+        return String(value);
+      }
+    case 'Object':
+    case 'Array':
+      return JSON.stringify(value);
+    default:
+      return String(value);
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get CSS class for type badge
+ */
+function getTypeBadgeClass(type: string): string {
+  switch (type) {
+    case 'String':
+      return css.TypeString;
+    case 'Number':
+      return css.TypeNumber;
+    case 'Boolean':
+      return css.TypeBoolean;
+    case 'Date':
+      return css.TypeDate;
+    case 'Object':
+      return css.TypeObject;
+    case 'Array':
+      return css.TypeArray;
+    case 'Pointer':
+    case 'Relation':
+      return css.TypePointer;
+    default:
+      return '';
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * DataGrid component
+ */
+export function DataGrid({
+  columns,
+  records,
+  selectedRecords,
+  onSelectRecord,
+  onSelectAll,
+  onSaveCell,
+  onDeleteRecord
+}: DataGridProps) {
+  const [editingCell, setEditingCell] = useState<{ recordId: string; field: string } | null>(null);
+  const [savingError, setSavingError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+
+  // Check if all records are selected
+  const allSelected = records.length > 0 && selectedRecords.size === records.length;
+
+  // Handle cell click - start editing if editable
+  const handleCellClick = useCallback((recordId: string, field: string) => {
+    if (READ_ONLY_FIELDS.has(field)) return;
+    setEditingCell({ recordId, field });
+    setSavingError(null);
+  }, []);
+
+  // Handle save from CellEditor
+  const handleSave = useCallback(
+    async (recordId: string, field: string, value: unknown) => {
+      try {
+        await onSaveCell(recordId, field, value);
+        setEditingCell(null);
+        setSavingError(null);
+      } catch (err) {
+        setSavingError('Failed to save');
+        // Don't close editor on error
+      }
+    },
+    [onSaveCell]
+  );
+
+  // Handle cancel editing
+  const handleCancel = useCallback(() => {
+    setEditingCell(null);
+    setSavingError(null);
+  }, []);
+
+  return (
+    <div className={css.GridContainer}>
+      <table className={css.Grid}>
+        <thead>
+          <tr>
+            {/* Checkbox column */}
+            <th className={css.CheckboxCol}>
+              <input type="checkbox" checked={allSelected} onChange={(e) => onSelectAll(e.target.checked)} />
+            </th>
+            {/* Data columns */}
+            {columns.map((col) => (
+              <th key={col.name} className={css.HeaderCell}>
+                <div className={css.HeaderContent}>
+                  <span className={css.HeaderName}>{col.name}</span>
+                  <span className={`${css.TypeBadge} ${getTypeBadgeClass(col.type)}`}>{col.type}</span>
+                </div>
+              </th>
+            ))}
+            {/* Actions column */}
+            <th className={css.ActionsCol}>Actions</th>
+          </tr>
+        </thead>
+        <tbody>
+          {records.map((record) => {
+            const recordId = record.id as string;
+            const isSelected = selectedRecords.has(recordId);
+
+            return (
+              <tr key={recordId} className={isSelected ? css.SelectedRow : ''}>
+                {/* Checkbox */}
+                <td className={css.CheckboxCol}>
+                  <input
+                    type="checkbox"
+                    checked={isSelected}
+                    onChange={(e) => onSelectRecord(recordId, e.target.checked)}
+                  />
+                </td>
+                {/* Data cells */}
+                {columns.map((col) => {
+                  const value = record[col.name];
+                  const isEditing = editingCell?.recordId === recordId && editingCell?.field === col.name;
+                  const isReadOnly = READ_ONLY_FIELDS.has(col.name);
+
+                  return (
+                    <td
+                      key={col.name}
+                      className={`${css.Cell} ${isReadOnly ? css.ReadOnlyCell : css.EditableCell}`}
+                      onClick={() => !isEditing && handleCellClick(recordId, col.name)}
+                    >
+                      {isEditing ? (
+                        <CellEditor
+                          value={value}
+                          type={col.type}
+                          onSave={(newValue) => handleSave(recordId, col.name, newValue)}
+                          onCancel={handleCancel}
+                          error={savingError}
+                        />
+                      ) : (
+                        <div className={css.CellValue} title={String(value ?? '')}>
+                          {formatCellValue(value, col.type)}
+                        </div>
+                      )}
+                    </td>
+                  );
+                })}
+                {/* Actions */}
+                <td className={css.ActionsCol}>
+                  <IconButton icon={IconName.Trash} size={IconSize.Small} onClick={() => onDeleteRecord(recordId)} />
+                </td>
+              </tr>
+            );
+          })}
+        </tbody>
+      </table>
+    </div>
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/NewRecordModal.module.scss

@@ -0,0 +1,121 @@
+/**
+ * NewRecordModal styles
+ */
+
+.Overlay {
+  position: fixed;
+  top: 0;
+  left: 0;
+  right: 0;
+  bottom: 0;
+  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  z-index: 1000;
+}
+
+.Modal {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  width: 100%;
+  max-width: 500px;
+  max-height: 80vh;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
+}
+
+.Header {
+  padding: 16px;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
+}
+
+.Content {
+  padding: 16px;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+  flex: 1;
+}
+
+.Field {
+  margin-bottom: 16px;
+
+  &:last-child {
+    margin-bottom: 0;
+  }
+}
+
+.Label {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 8px;
+  margin-bottom: 6px;
+  font-size: 12px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-weight: 500;
+}
+
+.Required {
+  color: var(--theme-color-danger);
+}
+
+.TypeHint {
+  font-size: 10px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  padding: 2px 6px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+}
+
+.Input {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 13px;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+}
+
+.JsonInput {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 12px;
+  font-family: monospace;
+  resize: vertical;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+}
+
+.Error {
+  padding: 12px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-danger-bg);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  margin-top: 16px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-danger);
+}
+
+.Footer {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: flex-end;
+  gap: 8px;
+  padding: 16px;
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/NewRecordModal.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,218 @@
+/**
+ * NewRecordModal
+ *
+ * Modal dialog for creating a new record with type-aware form fields.
+ *
+ * @module panels/databrowser/NewRecordModal
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+import React, { useCallback, useState } from 'react';
+
+import { PrimaryButton, PrimaryButtonSize, PrimaryButtonVariant } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/PrimaryButton';
+import { Text, TextType } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/typography/Text';
+
+import { ColumnDef } from './DataBrowser';
+import css from './NewRecordModal.module.scss';
+
+const { ipcRenderer } = window.require('electron');
+
+export interface NewRecordModalProps {
+  /** Backend ID */
+  backendId: string;
+  /** Table name */
+  tableName: string;
+  /** Column definitions */
+  columns: ColumnDef[];
+  /** Called when modal closed */
+  onClose: () => void;
+  /** Called when record created */
+  onSuccess: () => void;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get default value for a column type
+ */
+function getDefaultValue(type: string): unknown {
+  switch (type) {
+    case 'Boolean':
+      return false;
+    case 'Number':
+      return 0;
+    case 'Object':
+      return {};
+    case 'Array':
+      return [];
+    default:
+      return '';
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * NewRecordModal component
+ */
+export function NewRecordModal({ backendId, tableName, columns, onClose, onSuccess }: NewRecordModalProps) {
+  // Initialize form state with default values
+  const [formData, setFormData] = useState<Record<string, unknown>>(() => {
+    const initial: Record<string, unknown> = {};
+    columns.forEach((col) => {
+      initial[col.name] = col.default !== undefined ? col.default : getDefaultValue(col.type);
+    });
+    return initial;
+  });
+
+  const [saving, setSaving] = useState(false);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+
+  // Handle field change
+  const handleChange = useCallback((field: string, value: unknown) => {
+    setFormData((prev) => ({ ...prev, [field]: value }));
+    setError(null);
+  }, []);
+
+  // Handle form submit
+  const handleSubmit = useCallback(
+    async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+      e.preventDefault();
+
+      // Validate required fields
+      for (const col of columns) {
+        if (col.required) {
+          const value = formData[col.name];
+          if (value === null || value === undefined || value === '') {
+            setError(`${col.name} is required`);
+            return;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+
+      setSaving(true);
+      setError(null);
+
+      try {
+        await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:createRecord', backendId, tableName, formData);
+        onSuccess();
+      } catch (err) {
+        console.error('Failed to create record:', err);
+        setError('Failed to create record');
+      } finally {
+        setSaving(false);
+      }
+    },
+    [backendId, tableName, formData, columns, onSuccess]
+  );
+
+  // Render form field based on type
+  const renderField = (col: ColumnDef) => {
+    const value = formData[col.name];
+
+    switch (col.type) {
+      case 'Boolean':
+        return (
+          <input type="checkbox" checked={value === true} onChange={(e) => handleChange(col.name, e.target.checked)} />
+        );
+
+      case 'Number':
+        return (
+          <input
+            type="number"
+            className={css.Input}
+            value={String(value ?? '')}
+            onChange={(e) => handleChange(col.name, e.target.value ? parseFloat(e.target.value) : null)}
+            step="any"
+          />
+        );
+
+      case 'Date':
+        return (
+          <input
+            type="datetime-local"
+            className={css.Input}
+            value={value ? new Date(value as string).toISOString().slice(0, 16) : ''}
+            onChange={(e) => handleChange(col.name, e.target.value ? new Date(e.target.value).toISOString() : null)}
+          />
+        );
+
+      case 'Object':
+      case 'Array':
+        return (
+          <textarea
+            className={css.JsonInput}
+            value={typeof value === 'object' ? JSON.stringify(value, null, 2) : String(value ?? '')}
+            onChange={(e) => {
+              try {
+                handleChange(col.name, JSON.parse(e.target.value));
+              } catch {
+                // Keep as string while editing, parse on blur
+              }
+            }}
+            rows={3}
+            spellCheck={false}
+            placeholder={col.type === 'Array' ? '[]' : '{}'}
+          />
+        );
+
+      default:
+        // String
+        return (
+          <input
+            type="text"
+            className={css.Input}
+            value={String(value ?? '')}
+            onChange={(e) => handleChange(col.name, e.target.value)}
+            placeholder={`Enter ${col.name}...`}
+          />
+        );
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div className={css.Overlay} onClick={onClose}>
+      <div className={css.Modal} onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
+        <div className={css.Header}>
+          <Text textType={TextType.DefaultContrast}>New Record in {tableName}</Text>
+        </div>
+
+        <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+          <div className={css.Content}>
+            {columns.length === 0 ? (
+              <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>No columns defined for this table</Text>
+            ) : (
+              columns.map((col) => (
+                <div key={col.name} className={css.Field}>
+                  <label className={css.Label}>
+                    {col.name}
+                    {col.required && <span className={css.Required}>*</span>}
+                    <span className={css.TypeHint}>{col.type}</span>
+                  </label>
+                  {renderField(col)}
+                </div>
+              ))
+            )}
+
+            {error && (
+              <div className={css.Error}>
+                <Text textType={TextType.Default}>{error}</Text>
+              </div>
+            )}
+          </div>
+
+          <div className={css.Footer}>
+            <PrimaryButton
+              label="Cancel"
+              size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+              variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+              onClick={onClose}
+            />
+            <PrimaryButton
+              label={saving ? 'Creating...' : 'Create Record'}
+              size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+              isDisabled={saving || columns.length === 0}
+              onClick={handleSubmit}
+            />
+          </div>
+        </form>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/databrowser/index.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+/**
+ * Data Browser Panel
+ *
+ * Export all data browser components.
+ *
+ * @module panels/databrowser
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+export { DataBrowser, type DataBrowserProps, type ColumnDef, type TableSchema } from './DataBrowser';
+export { DataGrid, type DataGridProps } from './DataGrid';
+export { CellEditor, type CellEditorProps } from './CellEditor';
+export { NewRecordModal, type NewRecordModalProps } from './NewRecordModal';

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/DataTypes/BasicType.ts

@@ -5,11 +5,9 @@ import { isExpressionParameter, createExpressionParameter } from '@noodl-models/
 import { NodeLibrary } from '@noodl-models/nodelibrary';
 import { ParameterValueResolver } from '@noodl-utils/ParameterValueResolver';
 
-import {
-  PropertyPanelInput,
-  PropertyPanelInputType
-} from '@noodl-core-ui/components/property-panel/PropertyPanelInput';
+import { PropertyPanelInputType } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/property-panel/PropertyPanelInput';
 
+import { PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModal } from '../components/PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModal';
 import { TypeView } from '../TypeView';
 import { getEditType } from '../utils';
 
@@ -154,10 +152,12 @@ export class BasicType extends TypeView {
         }
 
         this.isDefault = false;
+        // Re-render to update UI and sync modal with inline input
+        setTimeout(() => this.renderReact(), 0);
       }
     };
 
-    this.root.render(React.createElement(PropertyPanelInput, props));
+    this.root.render(React.createElement(PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModal, props));
   }
 
   dispose() {

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/ExpressionEditorModal/ExpressionEditorModal.module.scss

@@ -0,0 +1,80 @@
+.Overlay {
+  position: fixed;
+  top: 0;
+  left: 0;
+  right: 0;
+  bottom: 0;
+  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  z-index: 10000;
+}
+
+.Modal {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2, #1a1a1a);
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
+  width: 700px;
+  max-width: 90vw;
+  max-height: 90vh;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.Header {
+  padding: 16px 20px;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+}
+
+.Title {
+  font-size: 16px;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-highlight, #ffffff);
+  margin: 0;
+}
+
+.Body {
+  padding: 16px 20px;
+  flex: 1;
+  overflow: auto;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 12px;
+}
+
+.HelpText {
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  font-size: 12px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6));
+
+  code {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-1, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2));
+    padding: 2px 4px;
+    border-radius: 2px;
+    font-family: 'Monaco', 'Menlo', monospace;
+    font-size: 11px;
+    color: var(--theme-color-primary, #6366f1);
+  }
+}
+
+.EditorWrapper {
+  flex: 1;
+  min-height: 300px;
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.Footer {
+  padding: 12px 20px;
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: flex-end;
+  gap: 8px;
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/ExpressionEditorModal/ExpressionEditorModal.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+/**
+ * ExpressionEditorModal
+ *
+ * A modal dialog for editing expressions in a full-featured code editor.
+ * Uses the new CodeMirror-based JavaScriptEditor component.
+ */
+
+import React, { useState, useCallback, useEffect } from 'react';
+import ReactDOM from 'react-dom';
+
+import { JavaScriptEditor } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/code-editor';
+import { PrimaryButton, PrimaryButtonVariant } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/PrimaryButton';
+import { Text } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/typography/Text';
+
+import css from './ExpressionEditorModal.module.scss';
+
+export interface ExpressionEditorModalProps {
+  /** Whether the modal is open */
+  isOpen: boolean;
+  /** The property name being edited */
+  propertyName: string;
+  /** The initial expression value */
+  expression: string;
+  /** Called when expression is applied */
+  onApply: (expression: string) => void;
+  /** Called when modal is closed/cancelled */
+  onClose: () => void;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Modal for editing expressions in a larger code editor
+ */
+export function ExpressionEditorModal({
+  isOpen,
+  propertyName,
+  expression,
+  onApply,
+  onClose
+}: ExpressionEditorModalProps) {
+  const [localExpression, setLocalExpression] = useState(expression);
+
+  // Reset local expression when modal opens with new value
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (isOpen) {
+      setLocalExpression(expression);
+    }
+  }, [isOpen, expression]);
+
+  // Handle keyboard shortcuts
+  const handleKeyDown = useCallback(
+    (e: KeyboardEvent) => {
+      if (!isOpen) return;
+
+      if (e.key === 'Escape') {
+        onClose();
+      }
+    },
+    [isOpen, onClose]
+  );
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    window.addEventListener('keydown', handleKeyDown);
+    return () => window.removeEventListener('keydown', handleKeyDown);
+  }, [handleKeyDown]);
+
+  const handleApply = useCallback(() => {
+    onApply(localExpression);
+    onClose();
+  }, [localExpression, onApply, onClose]);
+
+  const handleCancel = useCallback(() => {
+    onClose();
+  }, [onClose]);
+
+  // Handle Ctrl+Enter to apply
+  const handleSave = useCallback(
+    (code: string) => {
+      onApply(code);
+      onClose();
+    },
+    [onApply, onClose]
+  );
+
+  if (!isOpen) return null;
+
+  // Render into portal to escape any z-index issues
+  return ReactDOM.createPortal(
+    <div className={css['Overlay']} onClick={handleCancel}>
+      <div className={css['Modal']} onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
+        {/* Header */}
+        <div className={css['Header']}>
+          <span className={css['Title']}>Edit Expression: {propertyName}</span>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Body with editor */}
+        <div className={css['Body']}>
+          <div className={css['HelpText']}>
+            <Text>
+              Available: <code>Noodl.Variables.x</code>, <code>Noodl.Objects.id.prop</code>,{' '}
+              <code>Noodl.Arrays.id</code>, and Math functions like <code>min()</code>, <code>max()</code>,{' '}
+              <code>round()</code>
+            </Text>
+          </div>
+          <div className={css['EditorWrapper']}>
+            <JavaScriptEditor
+              value={localExpression}
+              onChange={setLocalExpression}
+              onSave={handleSave}
+              validationType="expression"
+              height={300}
+              width="100%"
+              placeholder="// Enter your expression here, e.g. Noodl.Variables.count * 2"
+            />
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Footer with buttons */}
+        <div className={css['Footer']}>
+          <PrimaryButton label="Cancel" variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Ghost} onClick={handleCancel} />
+          <PrimaryButton label="Apply" variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Cta} onClick={handleApply} />
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>,
+    document.body
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/ExpressionEditorModal/index.ts

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+export { ExpressionEditorModal } from './ExpressionEditorModal';
+export type { ExpressionEditorModalProps } from './ExpressionEditorModal';

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/components/PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModal.tsx

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+/**
+ * PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModal
+ *
+ * Wraps PropertyPanelInput with ExpressionEditorModal state management.
+ * Used by BasicType.ts to provide expression modal support.
+ */
+
+import React, { useState, useCallback } from 'react';
+
+import {
+  PropertyPanelInput,
+  PropertyPanelInputProps
+} from '@noodl-core-ui/components/property-panel/PropertyPanelInput';
+
+import { ExpressionEditorModal } from '../ExpressionEditorModal';
+
+export interface PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModalProps extends PropertyPanelInputProps {
+  /** Property name for the modal title */
+  propertyName?: string;
+}
+
+export function PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModal({
+  propertyName,
+  label,
+  expression = '',
+  expressionMode,
+  onExpressionChange,
+  ...props
+}: PropertyPanelInputWithExpressionModalProps) {
+  const [isModalOpen, setIsModalOpen] = useState(false);
+
+  const handleExpand = useCallback(() => {
+    setIsModalOpen(true);
+  }, []);
+
+  const handleModalClose = useCallback(() => {
+    setIsModalOpen(false);
+  }, []);
+
+  const handleModalApply = useCallback(
+    (newExpression: string) => {
+      if (onExpressionChange) {
+        onExpressionChange(newExpression);
+      }
+    },
+    [onExpressionChange]
+  );
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      <PropertyPanelInput
+        label={label}
+        expression={expression}
+        expressionMode={expressionMode}
+        onExpressionChange={onExpressionChange}
+        onExpressionExpand={handleExpand}
+        {...props}
+      />
+      <ExpressionEditorModal
+        isOpen={isModalOpen}
+        propertyName={propertyName || label}
+        expression={expression}
+        onApply={handleModalApply}
+        onClose={handleModalClose}
+      />
+    </>
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/AddColumnForm.module.scss

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+/**
+ * AddColumnForm styles
+ */
+
+.Root {
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+}
+
+.Row {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 0.8fr 1.5fr auto;
+  gap: 8px;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+.Field {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+.FieldSmall {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+}
+
+.Actions {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 4px;
+}
+
+.Input {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 6px 8px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 3px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 12px;
+
+  &::placeholder {
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  }
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+}
+
+.Select {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 6px 8px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 3px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 12px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+}
+
+.Error {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 8px;
+  padding: 8px 0 0 0;
+  color: var(--theme-color-danger);
+  font-size: 12px;
+}
+
+// Inline column rename styles
+.RenameWrapper {
+  position: relative;
+}
+
+.RenameInput {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 4px 6px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-primary);
+  border-radius: 2px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 12px;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+  }
+
+  &:disabled {
+    opacity: 0.6;
+  }
+}
+
+.RenameError {
+  position: absolute;
+  top: 100%;
+  left: 0;
+  padding: 4px 6px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-danger);
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 10px;
+  border-radius: 2px;
+  white-space: nowrap;
+  z-index: 10;
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/AddColumnForm.tsx

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+/**
+ * AddColumnForm
+ *
+ * Inline form for adding a new column to an existing table.
+ * Also handles column renaming via inline edit.
+ *
+ * @module schemamanager/AddColumnForm
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+import React, { useCallback, useState } from 'react';
+
+import { Icon, IconName, IconSize } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/common/Icon';
+import { IconButton } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/IconButton';
+import { PrimaryButton, PrimaryButtonSize, PrimaryButtonVariant } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/PrimaryButton';
+import { Text, TextType } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/typography/Text';
+
+import css from './AddColumnForm.module.scss';
+
+const { ipcRenderer } = window.require('electron');
+
+/** Supported column types */
+const COLUMN_TYPES = ['String', 'Number', 'Boolean', 'Date', 'Object', 'Array'] as const;
+type ColumnType = (typeof COLUMN_TYPES)[number];
+
+export interface AddColumnFormProps {
+  /** Backend ID */
+  backendId: string;
+  /** Table name */
+  tableName: string;
+  /** Existing column names (for validation) */
+  existingColumns: string[];
+  /** Called when column is added */
+  onSuccess: () => void;
+  /** Called when form is cancelled */
+  onCancel: () => void;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Validate column name
+ */
+function validateColumnName(name: string, existingNames: string[]): string | null {
+  if (!name.trim()) {
+    return 'Column name is required';
+  }
+  if (!/^[a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9_]*$/.test(name)) {
+    return 'Must start with letter, alphanumeric and underscore only';
+  }
+  if (['objectId', 'createdAt', 'updatedAt', 'ACL'].includes(name)) {
+    return 'Reserved column name';
+  }
+  if (existingNames.includes(name)) {
+    return 'Column already exists';
+  }
+  return null;
+}
+
+/**
+ * AddColumnForm component - inline form for adding columns
+ */
+export function AddColumnForm({ backendId, tableName, existingColumns, onSuccess, onCancel }: AddColumnFormProps) {
+  const [name, setName] = useState('');
+  const [type, setType] = useState<ColumnType>('String');
+  const [required, setRequired] = useState(false);
+  const [defaultValue, setDefaultValue] = useState('');
+  const [saving, setSaving] = useState(false);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+
+  const handleSubmit = useCallback(async () => {
+    setError(null);
+
+    const nameError = validateColumnName(name, existingColumns);
+    if (nameError) {
+      setError(nameError);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const column = {
+      name: name.trim(),
+      type,
+      required,
+      defaultValue: defaultValue.trim() || undefined
+    };
+
+    setSaving(true);
+
+    try {
+      await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:addColumn', backendId, tableName, column);
+      onSuccess();
+    } catch (err) {
+      const message = err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Failed to add column';
+      setError(message);
+      setSaving(false);
+    }
+  }, [backendId, tableName, name, type, required, defaultValue, existingColumns, onSuccess]);
+
+  return (
+    <div className={css.Root}>
+      <div className={css.Row}>
+        <div className={css.Field}>
+          <input
+            type="text"
+            className={css.Input}
+            placeholder="column_name"
+            value={name}
+            onChange={(e) => setName(e.target.value)}
+            autoFocus
+          />
+        </div>
+        <div className={css.Field}>
+          <select className={css.Select} value={type} onChange={(e) => setType(e.target.value as ColumnType)}>
+            {COLUMN_TYPES.map((t) => (
+              <option key={t} value={t}>
+                {t}
+              </option>
+            ))}
+          </select>
+        </div>
+        <div className={css.FieldSmall}>
+          <input type="checkbox" checked={required} onChange={(e) => setRequired(e.target.checked)} />
+        </div>
+        <div className={css.Field}>
+          <input
+            type="text"
+            className={css.Input}
+            placeholder="default"
+            value={defaultValue}
+            onChange={(e) => setDefaultValue(e.target.value)}
+          />
+        </div>
+        <div className={css.Actions}>
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label={saving ? '...' : 'Add'}
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Cta}
+            onClick={handleSubmit}
+            isDisabled={saving || !name.trim()}
+          />
+          <IconButton icon={IconName.Close} onClick={onCancel} />
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      {error && (
+        <div className={css.Error}>
+          <Icon icon={IconName.WarningTriangle} size={IconSize.Tiny} />
+          <Text textType={TextType.Default}>{error}</Text>
+        </div>
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+/** Props for inline column rename */
+export interface ColumnRenameProps {
+  /** Backend ID */
+  backendId: string;
+  /** Table name */
+  tableName: string;
+  /** Current column name */
+  columnName: string;
+  /** Existing column names (for validation) */
+  existingColumns: string[];
+  /** Called when rename succeeds */
+  onSuccess: () => void;
+  /** Called when cancelled */
+  onCancel: () => void;
+}
+
+/**
+ * ColumnRenameInput - inline input for renaming a column
+ */
+export function ColumnRenameInput({
+  backendId,
+  tableName,
+  columnName,
+  existingColumns,
+  onSuccess,
+  onCancel
+}: ColumnRenameProps) {
+  const [newName, setNewName] = useState(columnName);
+  const [saving, setSaving] = useState(false);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+
+  const handleSubmit = useCallback(async () => {
+    setError(null);
+
+    // No change
+    if (newName.trim() === columnName) {
+      onCancel();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Validate (exclude current name from existing list)
+    const otherColumns = existingColumns.filter((c) => c !== columnName);
+    const nameError = validateColumnName(newName, otherColumns);
+    if (nameError) {
+      setError(nameError);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    setSaving(true);
+
+    try {
+      await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:renameColumn', backendId, tableName, columnName, newName.trim());
+      onSuccess();
+    } catch (err) {
+      const message = err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Failed to rename column';
+      setError(message);
+      setSaving(false);
+    }
+  }, [backendId, tableName, columnName, newName, existingColumns, onSuccess, onCancel]);
+
+  const handleKeyDown = useCallback(
+    (e: React.KeyboardEvent) => {
+      if (e.key === 'Enter') {
+        handleSubmit();
+      } else if (e.key === 'Escape') {
+        onCancel();
+      }
+    },
+    [handleSubmit, onCancel]
+  );
+
+  return (
+    <div className={css.RenameWrapper}>
+      <input
+        type="text"
+        className={css.RenameInput}
+        value={newName}
+        onChange={(e) => setNewName(e.target.value)}
+        onKeyDown={handleKeyDown}
+        onBlur={handleSubmit}
+        autoFocus
+        disabled={saving}
+      />
+      {error && <span className={css.RenameError}>{error}</span>}
+    </div>
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/CreateTableModal.module.scss

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+/**
+ * CreateTableModal styles
+ */
+
+.Overlay {
+  position: fixed;
+  top: 0;
+  left: 0;
+  right: 0;
+  bottom: 0;
+  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  z-index: 1000;
+}
+
+.Modal {
+  background: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  width: 640px;
+  max-width: 90vw;
+  max-height: 80vh;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
+}
+
+.Header {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  padding: 16px 20px;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+}
+
+.Content {
+  flex: 1;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+  padding: 20px;
+}
+
+.Section {
+  margin-bottom: 20px;
+
+  &:last-child {
+    margin-bottom: 0;
+  }
+}
+
+.Input {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  margin-top: 8px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 13px;
+
+  &::placeholder {
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  }
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+}
+
+.ColumnsTable {
+  margin-top: 12px;
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.ColumnRow {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 0.8fr 1.5fr 40px;
+  gap: 8px;
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  align-items: center;
+
+  &:first-child {
+    background: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+    font-size: 11px;
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+    text-transform: uppercase;
+    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
+  }
+
+  &:last-child {
+    border-bottom: none;
+  }
+
+  &[data-system='true'] {
+    background: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+    opacity: 0.7;
+  }
+}
+
+.ColName,
+.ColType,
+.ColRequired,
+.ColDefault,
+.ColActions {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+.ColRequired {
+  justify-content: center;
+}
+
+.ColActions {
+  justify-content: flex-end;
+}
+
+.ColumnInput {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 6px 8px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 3px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 12px;
+
+  &::placeholder {
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  }
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+}
+
+.TypeSelect {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 6px 8px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  border-radius: 3px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  font-size: 12px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+
+  &:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  }
+}
+
+.Error {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 8px;
+  padding: 10px 12px;
+  background: var(--theme-color-danger-transparent);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  color: var(--theme-color-danger);
+  margin-top: 12px;
+}
+
+.Footer {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: flex-end;
+  gap: 8px;
+  padding: 16px 20px;
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/CreateTableModal.tsx

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+/**
+ * CreateTableModal
+ *
+ * Modal for creating a new database table with columns.
+ *
+ * @module schemamanager/CreateTableModal
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+import React, { useCallback, useState } from 'react';
+
+import { Icon, IconName, IconSize } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/common/Icon';
+import { IconButton } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/IconButton';
+import { PrimaryButton, PrimaryButtonSize, PrimaryButtonVariant } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/PrimaryButton';
+import { HStack } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/layout/Stack';
+import { Text, TextType } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/typography/Text';
+
+import css from './CreateTableModal.module.scss';
+
+const { ipcRenderer } = window.require('electron');
+
+/** Supported column types */
+const COLUMN_TYPES = ['String', 'Number', 'Boolean', 'Date', 'Object', 'Array'] as const;
+type ColumnType = (typeof COLUMN_TYPES)[number];
+
+/** SQLite reserved words to prevent as table names */
+const SQLITE_RESERVED = [
+  'ABORT',
+  'ACTION',
+  'ADD',
+  'ALL',
+  'ALTER',
+  'AND',
+  'AS',
+  'ASC',
+  'AUTOINCREMENT',
+  'BETWEEN',
+  'BY',
+  'CASCADE',
+  'CASE',
+  'CHECK',
+  'COLLATE',
+  'COLUMN',
+  'COMMIT',
+  'CONFLICT',
+  'CONSTRAINT',
+  'CREATE',
+  'CROSS',
+  'DATABASE',
+  'DEFAULT',
+  'DELETE',
+  'DESC',
+  'DISTINCT',
+  'DROP',
+  'ELSE',
+  'END',
+  'ESCAPE',
+  'EXCEPT',
+  'EXISTS',
+  'FOREIGN',
+  'FROM',
+  'GROUP',
+  'HAVING',
+  'IN',
+  'INDEX',
+  'INNER',
+  'INSERT',
+  'INTERSECT',
+  'INTO',
+  'IS',
+  'ISNULL',
+  'JOIN',
+  'KEY',
+  'LEFT',
+  'LIKE',
+  'LIMIT',
+  'NATURAL',
+  'NOT',
+  'NOTNULL',
+  'NULL',
+  'ON',
+  'OR',
+  'ORDER',
+  'OUTER',
+  'PRIMARY',
+  'REFERENCES',
+  'REPLACE',
+  'RIGHT',
+  'ROLLBACK',
+  'SELECT',
+  'SET',
+  'TABLE',
+  'THEN',
+  'TO',
+  'TRANSACTION',
+  'UNION',
+  'UNIQUE',
+  'UPDATE',
+  'USING',
+  'VALUES',
+  'WHEN',
+  'WHERE'
+];
+
+/** Column definition in the form */
+interface ColumnDef {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+  type: ColumnType;
+  required: boolean;
+  defaultValue: string;
+}
+
+export interface CreateTableModalProps {
+  /** Backend ID */
+  backendId: string;
+  /** Callback when modal should close */
+  onClose: () => void;
+  /** Callback when table is created */
+  onSuccess: () => void;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Validate table name
+ */
+function validateTableName(name: string): string | null {
+  if (!name.trim()) {
+    return 'Table name is required';
+  }
+  if (!/^[a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9_]*$/.test(name)) {
+    return 'Must start with letter, only alphanumeric and underscore';
+  }
+  if (SQLITE_RESERVED.includes(name.toUpperCase())) {
+    return `"${name}" is a reserved word`;
+  }
+  if (name.length > 64) {
+    return 'Name too long (max 64 characters)';
+  }
+  return null;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Validate column name
+ */
+function validateColumnName(name: string, existingNames: string[]): string | null {
+  if (!name.trim()) {
+    return 'Column name is required';
+  }
+  if (!/^[a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9_]*$/.test(name)) {
+    return 'Invalid column name';
+  }
+  if (['objectId', 'createdAt', 'updatedAt', 'ACL'].includes(name)) {
+    return 'Reserved column name';
+  }
+  if (existingNames.includes(name)) {
+    return 'Duplicate column name';
+  }
+  return null;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Generate unique ID
+ */
+function generateId(): string {
+  return Math.random().toString(36).substring(2, 9);
+}
+
+/**
+ * CreateTableModal component
+ */
+export function CreateTableModal({ backendId, onClose, onSuccess }: CreateTableModalProps) {
+  // State
+  const [tableName, setTableName] = useState('');
+  const [columns, setColumns] = useState<ColumnDef[]>([
+    { id: generateId(), name: '', type: 'String', required: false, defaultValue: '' }
+  ]);
+  const [saving, setSaving] = useState(false);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+
+  // Add a new column
+  const handleAddColumn = useCallback(() => {
+    setColumns((prev) => [...prev, { id: generateId(), name: '', type: 'String', required: false, defaultValue: '' }]);
+  }, []);
+
+  // Remove a column
+  const handleRemoveColumn = useCallback((id: string) => {
+    setColumns((prev) => prev.filter((c) => c.id !== id));
+  }, []);
+
+  // Update a column field
+  const handleUpdateColumn = useCallback((id: string, field: keyof ColumnDef, value: string | boolean) => {
+    setColumns((prev) => prev.map((c) => (c.id === id ? { ...c, [field]: value } : c)));
+  }, []);
+
+  // Handle form submission
+  const handleSubmit = useCallback(async () => {
+    setError(null);
+
+    // Validate table name
+    const tableNameError = validateTableName(tableName);
+    if (tableNameError) {
+      setError(tableNameError);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Filter out empty columns and validate remaining
+    const validColumns = columns.filter((c) => c.name.trim());
+    const columnNames: string[] = [];
+
+    for (const col of validColumns) {
+      const colError = validateColumnName(col.name, columnNames);
+      if (colError) {
+        setError(`Column "${col.name}": ${colError}`);
+        return;
+      }
+      columnNames.push(col.name);
+    }
+
+    // Build schema
+    const tableSchema = {
+      name: tableName.trim(),
+      columns: validColumns.map((col) => ({
+        name: col.name.trim(),
+        type: col.type,
+        required: col.required,
+        defaultValue: col.defaultValue.trim() || undefined
+      }))
+    };
+
+    setSaving(true);
+
+    try {
+      await ipcRenderer.invoke('backend:createTable', backendId, tableSchema);
+      onSuccess();
+    } catch (err) {
+      const message = err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Failed to create table';
+      setError(message);
+      setSaving(false);
+    }
+  }, [backendId, tableName, columns, onSuccess]);
+
+  // Handle Enter key
+  const handleKeyDown = useCallback(
+    (e: React.KeyboardEvent) => {
+      if (e.key === 'Enter' && e.metaKey) {
+        handleSubmit();
+      }
+    },
+    [handleSubmit]
+  );
+
+  return (
+    <div className={css.Overlay} onClick={onClose}>
+      <div className={css.Modal} onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()} onKeyDown={handleKeyDown}>
+        {/* Header */}
+        <div className={css.Header}>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Proud}>Create New Table</Text>
+          <IconButton icon={IconName.Close} onClick={onClose} />
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Content */}
+        <div className={css.Content}>
+          {/* Table Name */}
+          <div className={css.Section}>
+            <Text textType={TextType.DefaultContrast}>Table Name</Text>
+            <input
+              type="text"
+              className={css.Input}
+              placeholder="e.g., Products, Users, Orders"
+              value={tableName}
+              onChange={(e) => setTableName(e.target.value)}
+              autoFocus
+            />
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Columns */}
+          <div className={css.Section}>
+            <HStack UNSAFE_style={{ justifyContent: 'space-between', alignItems: 'center' }}>
+              <Text textType={TextType.DefaultContrast}>Fields</Text>
+              <PrimaryButton
+                label="+ Add Field"
+                size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+                variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Ghost}
+                onClick={handleAddColumn}
+              />
+            </HStack>
+
+            <div className={css.ColumnsTable}>
+              {/* Header */}
+              <div className={css.ColumnRow}>
+                <div className={css.ColName}>Name</div>
+                <div className={css.ColType}>Type</div>
+                <div className={css.ColRequired}>Required</div>
+                <div className={css.ColDefault}>Default</div>
+                <div className={css.ColActions}></div>
+              </div>
+
+              {/* System columns (info only) */}
+              <div className={css.ColumnRow} data-system="true">
+                <div className={css.ColName}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>objectId</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColType}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>String</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColRequired}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>✓</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColDefault}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>auto</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColActions}></div>
+              </div>
+              <div className={css.ColumnRow} data-system="true">
+                <div className={css.ColName}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>createdAt</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColType}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>Date</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColRequired}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>✓</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColDefault}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>auto</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColActions}></div>
+              </div>
+              <div className={css.ColumnRow} data-system="true">
+                <div className={css.ColName}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>updatedAt</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColType}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>Date</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColRequired}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>✓</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColDefault}>
+                  <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>auto</Text>
+                </div>
+                <div className={css.ColActions}></div>
+              </div>
+
+              {/* User columns */}
+              {columns.map((col) => (
+                <div key={col.id} className={css.ColumnRow}>
+                  <div className={css.ColName}>
+                    <input
+                      type="text"
+                      className={css.ColumnInput}
+                      placeholder="field_name"
+                      value={col.name}
+                      onChange={(e) => handleUpdateColumn(col.id, 'name', e.target.value)}
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                  <div className={css.ColType}>
+                    <select
+                      className={css.TypeSelect}
+                      value={col.type}
+                      onChange={(e) => handleUpdateColumn(col.id, 'type', e.target.value)}
+                    >
+                      {COLUMN_TYPES.map((t) => (
+                        <option key={t} value={t}>
+                          {t}
+                        </option>
+                      ))}
+                    </select>
+                  </div>
+                  <div className={css.ColRequired}>
+                    <input
+                      type="checkbox"
+                      checked={col.required}
+                      onChange={(e) => handleUpdateColumn(col.id, 'required', e.target.checked)}
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                  <div className={css.ColDefault}>
+                    <input
+                      type="text"
+                      className={css.ColumnInput}
+                      placeholder={col.type === 'Boolean' ? 'true/false' : ''}
+                      value={col.defaultValue}
+                      onChange={(e) => handleUpdateColumn(col.id, 'defaultValue', e.target.value)}
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                  <div className={css.ColActions}>
+                    <IconButton
+                      icon={IconName.Trash}
+                      onClick={() => handleRemoveColumn(col.id)}
+                      UNSAFE_style={{ opacity: columns.length === 1 ? 0.3 : 1 }}
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              ))}
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Error */}
+          {error && (
+            <div className={css.Error}>
+              <Icon icon={IconName.WarningTriangle} size={IconSize.Tiny} />
+              <Text textType={TextType.Default}>{error}</Text>
+            </div>
+          )}
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Footer */}
+        <div className={css.Footer}>
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label="Cancel"
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+            onClick={onClose}
+          />
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label={saving ? 'Creating...' : 'Create Table'}
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Cta}
+            onClick={handleSubmit}
+            isDisabled={saving || !tableName.trim()}
+          />
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/SchemaPanel.module.scss

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+/**
+ * SchemaPanel styles
+ * Uses theme tokens from UI-STYLING-GUIDE.md
+ */
+
+.Root {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  height: 100%;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-2);
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.Header {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: flex-start;
+  padding: 16px;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+}
+
+.TableList {
+  flex: 1;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+  padding: 8px;
+}
+
+.Loading,
+.Error {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  padding: 32px;
+  gap: 16px;
+}
+
+.EmptyState {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  padding: 48px 24px;
+  text-align: center;
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/SchemaPanel.tsx

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+/**
+ * SchemaPanel
+ *
+ * Main panel for viewing and managing database schemas in local backends.
+ * Shows a list of tables with columns, record counts, and management options.
+ *
+ * @module schemamanager/SchemaPanel
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+import React, { useCallback, useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+
+import { PrimaryButton, PrimaryButtonSize, PrimaryButtonVariant } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/PrimaryButton';
+import { HStack, VStack } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/layout/Stack';
+import { Text, TextType } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/typography/Text';
+
+import { CreateTableModal } from './CreateTableModal';
+import css from './SchemaPanel.module.scss';
+import { TableRow, TableInfo } from './TableRow';
+
+export interface SchemaPanelProps {
+  /** Backend ID */
+  backendId: string;
+  /** Backend name for display */
+  backendName: string;
+  /** Whether backend is running */
+  isRunning: boolean;
+  /** Called when panel should close */
+  onClose: () => void;
+}
+
+interface SchemaData {
+  tables: TableInfo[];
+}
+
+/**
+ * Invoke IPC handler with error handling
+ */
+async function invokeIPC<T>(channel: string, ...args: unknown[]): Promise<T> {
+  // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any
+  const { ipcRenderer } = (window as any).require('electron');
+  return ipcRenderer.invoke(channel, ...args);
+}
+
+/**
+ * SchemaPanel - View and manage database schemas
+ */
+export function SchemaPanel({ backendId, backendName, isRunning, onClose }: SchemaPanelProps) {
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [schema, setSchema] = useState<SchemaData | null>(null);
+  const [expandedTable, setExpandedTable] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [recordCounts, setRecordCounts] = useState<Record<string, number>>({});
+  const [showCreateTable, setShowCreateTable] = useState(false);
+
+  // Load schema from backend
+  const loadSchema = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (!isRunning) {
+      setError('Backend must be running to view schema');
+      setLoading(false);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    setLoading(true);
+    setError(null);
+
+    try {
+      const schemaData = await invokeIPC<SchemaData>('backend:getSchema', backendId);
+      setSchema(schemaData);
+
+      // Load record counts asynchronously
+      loadRecordCounts(schemaData.tables);
+    } catch (err: unknown) {
+      const message = err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Failed to load schema';
+      setError(message);
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  }, [backendId, isRunning]);
+
+  // Load record counts for all tables
+  const loadRecordCounts = useCallback(
+    async (tables: TableInfo[]) => {
+      const counts: Record<string, number> = {};
+
+      for (const table of tables) {
+        try {
+          const count = await invokeIPC<number>('backend:getRecordCount', backendId, table.name);
+          counts[table.name] = count;
+        } catch {
+          counts[table.name] = 0;
+        }
+      }
+
+      setRecordCounts(counts);
+    },
+    [backendId]
+  );
+
+  // Load schema on mount and when backend changes
+  useEffect(() => {
+    loadSchema();
+  }, [loadSchema]);
+
+  // Handle table expand/collapse
+  const handleToggleExpand = useCallback((tableName: string) => {
+    setExpandedTable((prev) => (prev === tableName ? null : tableName));
+  }, []);
+
+  // Handle edit table - expands table to show columns
+  const handleEditTable = useCallback((tableName: string) => {
+    // Expand the table to show columns - full editing (add/remove columns) will be added in a future task
+    setExpandedTable((prev) => (prev === tableName ? tableName : tableName));
+  }, []);
+
+  // Render loading state
+  if (loading) {
+    return (
+      <div className={css.Root}>
+        <div className={css.Header}>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Proud}>Schema: {backendName}</Text>
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label="Close"
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+            onClick={onClose}
+          />
+        </div>
+        <div className={css.Loading}>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>Loading schema...</Text>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Render error state
+  if (error) {
+    return (
+      <div className={css.Root}>
+        <div className={css.Header}>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Proud}>Schema: {backendName}</Text>
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label="Close"
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+            onClick={onClose}
+          />
+        </div>
+        <div className={css.Error}>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Shy}>{error}</Text>
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label="Retry"
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+            onClick={loadSchema}
+          />
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  const tables = schema?.tables || [];
+
+  return (
+    <div className={css.Root}>
+      {/* Header */}
+      <div className={css.Header}>
+        <VStack>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Proud}>Schema: {backendName}</Text>
+          <Text textType={TextType.Shy} style={{ fontSize: '11px' }}>
+            {tables.length} {tables.length === 1 ? 'table' : 'tables'}
+          </Text>
+        </VStack>
+        <HStack hasSpacing>
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label="+ New Table"
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Cta}
+            onClick={() => setShowCreateTable(true)}
+          />
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label="Refresh"
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+            onClick={loadSchema}
+          />
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label="Close"
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Muted}
+            onClick={onClose}
+          />
+        </HStack>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Table List */}
+      <div className={css.TableList}>
+        {tables.length === 0 ? (
+          <div className={css.EmptyState}>
+            <Text textType={TextType.DefaultContrast}>No tables yet</Text>
+            <Text textType={TextType.Shy} style={{ marginTop: '8px' }}>
+              Create your first table to start storing data.
+            </Text>
+            <PrimaryButton
+              label="Create First Table"
+              size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+              variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Cta}
+              onClick={() => setShowCreateTable(true)}
+              UNSAFE_style={{ marginTop: '16px' }}
+            />
+          </div>
+        ) : (
+          tables.map((table) => (
+            <TableRow
+              key={table.name}
+              table={table}
+              recordCount={recordCounts[table.name]}
+              expanded={expandedTable === table.name}
+              onToggleExpand={() => handleToggleExpand(table.name)}
+              onEdit={() => handleEditTable(table.name)}
+            />
+          ))
+        )}
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Create Table Modal */}
+      {showCreateTable && (
+        <CreateTableModal
+          backendId={backendId}
+          onClose={() => setShowCreateTable(false)}
+          onSuccess={() => {
+            setShowCreateTable(false);
+            loadSchema();
+          }}
+        />
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/TableRow.module.scss

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+/**
+ * TableRow styles
+ * Uses theme tokens from UI-STYLING-GUIDE.md
+ */
+
+.Root {
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  margin-bottom: 4px;
+  overflow: hidden;
+  transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
+
+  &:hover {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-4);
+  }
+
+  &[data-expanded='true'] {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-4);
+  }
+}
+
+.Header {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 8px 12px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  user-select: none;
+}
+
+.ExpandIcon {
+  width: 16px;
+  height: 16px;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+}
+
+.TableIcon {
+  width: 24px;
+  height: 24px;
+  background-color: var(--theme-color-primary);
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  color: white;
+  font-size: 12px;
+  font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+.TableName {
+  margin-left: 4px;
+}
+
+.Stats {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+.Columns {
+  padding: 0 12px 12px 12px;
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+}
+
+.ColumnTable {
+  width: 100%;
+  border-collapse: collapse;
+  font-size: 12px;
+
+  th {
+    text-align: left;
+    padding: 8px 12px;
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+    font-weight: 500;
+    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--theme-color-border-default);
+  }
+
+  td {
+    padding: 6px 12px;
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default);
+  }
+
+  tr:hover td {
+    background-color: var(--theme-color-bg-3);
+  }
+}
+
+.SystemColumn {
+  td {
+    color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+    font-style: italic;
+  }
+}
+
+.TypeBadge {
+  display: inline-block;
+  padding: 2px 6px;
+  border-radius: 3px;
+  font-size: 10px;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  color: white;
+  text-transform: capitalize;
+}
+
+.TargetClass {
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  font-size: 10px;
+  margin-left: 4px;
+}
+
+.NoColumns {
+  text-align: center;
+  color: var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy);
+  font-style: italic;
+  padding: 16px !important;
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/TableRow.tsx

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+/**
+ * TableRow
+ *
+ * Expandable row showing table name, column count, and record count.
+ * When expanded, shows all columns with their types.
+ * Supports adding columns, renaming columns, and deleting tables.
+ *
+ * @module schemamanager/TableRow
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+import React from 'react';
+
+import { Icon, IconName, IconSize } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/common/Icon';
+import { PrimaryButton, PrimaryButtonSize, PrimaryButtonVariant } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/inputs/PrimaryButton';
+import { HStack } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/layout/Stack';
+import { Text, TextType } from '@noodl-core-ui/components/typography/Text';
+
+import css from './TableRow.module.scss';
+
+/** Column definition from schema */
+export interface ColumnDefinition {
+  name: string;
+  type: string;
+  required?: boolean;
+  default?: unknown;
+  targetClass?: string;
+}
+
+/** Table info from schema API */
+export interface TableInfo {
+  name: string;
+  columns: ColumnDefinition[];
+  createdAt?: string | null;
+}
+
+export interface TableRowProps {
+  /** Table information */
+  table: TableInfo;
+  /** Record count (undefined while loading) */
+  recordCount?: number;
+  /** Whether row is expanded */
+  expanded: boolean;
+  /** Called when expand/collapse is toggled */
+  onToggleExpand: () => void;
+  /** Called when edit is requested */
+  onEdit: () => void;
+}
+
+/** Color mapping for data types */
+const TYPE_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
+  String: 'var(--theme-color-primary)',
+  Number: 'var(--theme-color-success)',
+  Boolean: 'var(--theme-color-notice)',
+  Date: '#8b5cf6',
+  Object: '#ec4899',
+  Array: '#6366f1',
+  Pointer: 'var(--theme-color-danger)',
+  Relation: 'var(--theme-color-danger)',
+  GeoPoint: '#14b8a6',
+  File: '#f97316'
+};
+
+/**
+ * TypeBadge - Small colored badge showing column type
+ */
+function TypeBadge({ type }: { type: string }) {
+  const color = TYPE_COLORS[type] || 'var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy)';
+
+  return (
+    <span className={css.TypeBadge} style={{ backgroundColor: color }}>
+      {type}
+    </span>
+  );
+}
+
+/**
+ * TableRow - Expandable table display row
+ */
+export function TableRow({ table, recordCount, expanded, onToggleExpand, onEdit }: TableRowProps) {
+  const columnCount = table.columns?.length || 0;
+
+  return (
+    <div className={css.Root} data-expanded={expanded}>
+      {/* Header row - always visible */}
+      <div className={css.Header} onClick={onToggleExpand}>
+        <HStack hasSpacing>
+          <div className={css.ExpandIcon}>
+            <Icon
+              icon={expanded ? IconName.CaretDown : IconName.CaretRight}
+              size={IconSize.Tiny}
+              UNSAFE_style={{ color: 'var(--theme-color-fg-default-shy)' }}
+            />
+          </div>
+          <div className={css.TableIcon}>
+            <Text textType={TextType.Proud}>T</Text>
+          </div>
+          <div className={css.TableName}>
+            <Text textType={TextType.DefaultContrast}>{table.name}</Text>
+          </div>
+        </HStack>
+
+        <HStack hasSpacing>
+          <div className={css.Stats}>
+            <Text textType={TextType.Shy} style={{ fontSize: '11px' }}>
+              {columnCount} {columnCount === 1 ? 'field' : 'fields'}
+            </Text>
+            {recordCount !== undefined && (
+              <Text textType={TextType.Shy} style={{ fontSize: '11px', marginLeft: '8px' }}>
+                • {recordCount.toLocaleString()} {recordCount === 1 ? 'record' : 'records'}
+              </Text>
+            )}
+          </div>
+          <PrimaryButton
+            label="Edit"
+            size={PrimaryButtonSize.Small}
+            variant={PrimaryButtonVariant.Ghost}
+            onClick={(e) => {
+              e.stopPropagation();
+              onEdit();
+            }}
+          />
+        </HStack>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Expanded content - columns list */}
+      {expanded && (
+        <div className={css.Columns}>
+          <table className={css.ColumnTable}>
+            <thead>
+              <tr>
+                <th>Field Name</th>
+                <th>Type</th>
+                <th>Required</th>
+                <th>Default</th>
+              </tr>
+            </thead>
+            <tbody>
+              {/* System columns - always present */}
+              <tr className={css.SystemColumn}>
+                <td>id</td>
+                <td>
+                  <TypeBadge type="String" />
+                </td>
+                <td>✓</td>
+                <td>UUID (auto)</td>
+              </tr>
+              <tr className={css.SystemColumn}>
+                <td>createdAt</td>
+                <td>
+                  <TypeBadge type="Date" />
+                </td>
+                <td>✓</td>
+                <td>auto</td>
+              </tr>
+              <tr className={css.SystemColumn}>
+                <td>updatedAt</td>
+                <td>
+                  <TypeBadge type="Date" />
+                </td>
+                <td>✓</td>
+                <td>auto</td>
+              </tr>
+              {/* User-defined columns */}
+              {table.columns.map((col) => (
+                <tr key={col.name}>
+                  <td>{col.name}</td>
+                  <td>
+                    <TypeBadge type={col.type} />
+                    {col.targetClass && <span className={css.TargetClass}> → {col.targetClass}</span>}
+                  </td>
+                  <td>{col.required ? '✓' : ''}</td>
+                  <td>{col.default !== undefined ? String(col.default) : '—'}</td>
+                </tr>
+              ))}
+              {table.columns.length === 0 && (
+                <tr>
+                  <td colSpan={4} className={css.NoColumns}>
+                    No custom fields defined yet
+                  </td>
+                </tr>
+              )}
+            </tbody>
+          </table>
+        </div>
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+}

packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/schemamanager/index.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+/**
+ * Schema Manager Panel
+ *
+ * UI components for viewing and managing database schemas in local backends.
+ *
+ * @module schemamanager
+ * @since 1.2.0
+ */
+
+export { SchemaPanel } from './SchemaPanel';
+export type { SchemaPanelProps } from './SchemaPanel';
+
+export { TableRow } from './TableRow';
+export type { TableRowProps, TableInfo, ColumnDefinition } from './TableRow';
+
+export { CreateTableModal } from './CreateTableModal';
+export type { CreateTableModalProps } from './CreateTableModal';
+
+export { AddColumnForm, ColumnRenameInput } from './AddColumnForm';
+export type { AddColumnFormProps, ColumnRenameProps } from './AddColumnForm';

packages/noodl-editor/src/main/src/local-backend/BackendManager.js

@@ -100,6 +100,65 @@ class BackendManager {
       return this.exportSchema(id, format);
     });
 
+    // Get full schema
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:getSchema', async (_, id) => {
+      return this.getSchema(id);
+    });
+
+    // Get single table schema
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:getTableSchema', async (_, id, tableName) => {
+      return this.getTableSchema(id, tableName);
+    });
+
+    // Get record count for a table
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:getRecordCount', async (_, id, tableName) => {
+      return this.getRecordCount(id, tableName);
+    });
+
+    // Create a new table
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:createTable', async (_, id, tableSchema) => {
+      return this.createTable(id, tableSchema);
+    });
+
+    // Add column to existing table
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:addColumn', async (_, id, tableName, column) => {
+      return this.addColumn(id, tableName, column);
+    });
+
+    // Rename column in existing table
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:renameColumn', async (_, id, tableName, oldName, newName) => {
+      return this.renameColumn(id, tableName, oldName, newName);
+    });
+
+    // Delete a table
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:deleteTable', async (_, id, tableName) => {
+      return this.deleteTable(id, tableName);
+    });
+
+    // ==========================================================================
+    // DATA OPERATIONS (for Data Browser)
+    // ==========================================================================
+
+    // Query records with pagination, search, filters
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:queryRecords', async (_, id, options) => {
+      return this.queryRecords(id, options);
+    });
+
+    // Create a new record
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:createRecord', async (_, id, collection, data) => {
+      return this.createRecord(id, collection, data);
+    });
+
+    // Update an existing record
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:saveRecord', async (_, id, collection, objectId, data) => {
+      return this.saveRecord(id, collection, objectId, data);
+    });
+
+    // Delete a record
+    ipcMain.handle('backend:deleteRecord', async (_, id, collection, objectId) => {
+      return this.deleteRecord(id, collection, objectId);
+    });
+
     // Workflow management
     ipcMain.handle('backend:update-workflow', async (_, args) => {
       return this.updateWorkflow(args.backendId, args.name, args.workflow);
@@ -310,16 +369,200 @@ class BackendManager {
       throw new Error('Adapter or schema manager not available');
     }
 
-    switch (format) {
-      case 'postgres':
-        return adapter.schemaManager.generatePostgresSQL();
-      case 'supabase':
-        return adapter.schemaManager.generateSupabaseSQL();
-      case 'json':
-      default:
-        const schema = await adapter.schemaManager.exportSchema();
-        return JSON.stringify(schema, null, 2);
+    if (format === 'postgres') {
+      return adapter.schemaManager.generatePostgresSQL();
     }
+    if (format === 'supabase') {
+      return adapter.schemaManager.generateSupabaseSQL();
+    }
+    // Default: json
+    const exportedSchema = await adapter.schemaManager.exportSchema();
+    return JSON.stringify(exportedSchema, null, 2);
+  }
+
+  // ==========================================================================
+  // SCHEMA MANAGEMENT
+  // ==========================================================================
+
+  /**
+   * Get full schema for a backend
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @returns {Promise<Object>} Schema with tables array
+   */
+  async getSchema(id) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to get schema');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter || !adapter.schemaManager) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter or schema manager not available');
+    }
+
+    const tables = adapter.schemaManager.listTables();
+    const schemas = adapter.schemaManager.exportSchemas();
+
+    // Build response with table info
+    return {
+      tables: tables.map((tableName) => {
+        const schema = schemas.find((s) => s.name === tableName);
+        return {
+          name: tableName,
+          columns: schema?.columns || [],
+          createdAt: schema?.createdAt || null
+        };
+      })
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get schema for a single table
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {string} tableName - Table name
+   * @returns {Promise<Object|null>} Table schema
+   */
+  async getTableSchema(id, tableName) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to get table schema');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter || !adapter.schemaManager) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter or schema manager not available');
+    }
+
+    const schema = adapter.schemaManager.getTableSchema(tableName);
+    if (!schema) {
+      return null;
+    }
+
+    return {
+      name: tableName,
+      columns: schema.columns || []
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get record count for a table
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {string} tableName - Table name
+   * @returns {Promise<number>} Record count
+   */
+  async getRecordCount(id, tableName) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to get record count');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter not available');
+    }
+
+    return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+      adapter.count({
+        collection: tableName,
+        success: (count) => resolve(count),
+        error: (err) => reject(new Error(err))
+      });
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Create a new table
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {Object} tableSchema - Table schema { name, columns }
+   * @returns {Promise<Object>} Result with success status
+   */
+  async createTable(id, tableSchema) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to create table');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter || !adapter.schemaManager) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter or schema manager not available');
+    }
+
+    const created = adapter.schemaManager.createTable(tableSchema);
+    safeLog(`Created table: ${tableSchema.name} (created: ${created})`);
+
+    return { success: true, created, tableName: tableSchema.name };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Add a column to an existing table
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {string} tableName - Table name
+   * @param {Object} column - Column definition { name, type, required, default }
+   * @returns {Promise<Object>} Result with success status
+   */
+  async addColumn(id, tableName, column) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to add column');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter || !adapter.schemaManager) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter or schema manager not available');
+    }
+
+    adapter.schemaManager.addColumn(tableName, column);
+    safeLog(`Added column: ${column.name} to table ${tableName}`);
+
+    return { success: true, tableName, columnName: column.name };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Rename a column in an existing table
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {string} tableName - Table name
+   * @param {string} oldName - Current column name
+   * @param {string} newName - New column name
+   * @returns {Promise<Object>} Result with success status
+   */
+  async renameColumn(id, tableName, oldName, newName) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to rename column');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter || !adapter.schemaManager) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter or schema manager not available');
+    }
+
+    adapter.schemaManager.renameColumn(tableName, oldName, newName);
+    safeLog(`Renamed column: ${oldName} -> ${newName} in table ${tableName}`);
+
+    return { success: true, tableName, oldName, newName };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Delete a table and all its data
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {string} tableName - Table name
+   * @returns {Promise<Object>} Result with success status
+   */
+  async deleteTable(id, tableName) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to delete table');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter || !adapter.schemaManager) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter or schema manager not available');
+    }
+
+    const deleted = adapter.schemaManager.deleteTable(tableName);
+    safeLog(`Deleted table: ${tableName} (deleted: ${deleted})`);
+
+    return { success: true, deleted, tableName };
   }
 
   /**
@@ -343,6 +586,147 @@ class BackendManager {
     return port;
   }
 
+  // ==========================================================================
+  // DATA OPERATIONS (for Data Browser)
+  // ==========================================================================
+
+  /**
+   * Query records with pagination, search, and filters
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {Object} options - Query options
+   * @param {string} options.collection - Table/collection name
+   * @param {number} [options.limit=50] - Max records to return
+   * @param {number} [options.skip=0] - Records to skip (for pagination)
+   * @param {Object} [options.where] - Filter conditions
+   * @param {Array} [options.sort] - Sort order (e.g., ['-createdAt'])
+   * @param {boolean} [options.count] - Include total count
+   * @returns {Promise<{results: Object[], count?: number}>}
+   */
+  async queryRecords(id, options) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to query records');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter not available');
+    }
+
+    return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+      adapter.query({
+        collection: options.collection,
+        limit: options.limit || 50,
+        skip: options.skip || 0,
+        where: options.where,
+        sort: options.sort,
+        count: options.count,
+        success: (results, count) => {
+          resolve({
+            results,
+            count: options.count ? count : undefined
+          });
+        },
+        error: (err) => reject(new Error(err))
+      });
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Create a new record
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {string} collection - Table/collection name
+   * @param {Object} data - Record data
+   * @returns {Promise<Object>} Created record with objectId
+   */
+  async createRecord(id, collection, data) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to create records');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter not available');
+    }
+
+    return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+      adapter.create({
+        collection,
+        data,
+        success: (record) => {
+          safeLog(`Created record in ${collection}:`, record.objectId);
+          resolve(record);
+        },
+        error: (err) => reject(new Error(err))
+      });
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Update an existing record
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {string} collection - Table/collection name
+   * @param {string} objectId - Record ID to update
+   * @param {Object} data - Fields to update
+   * @returns {Promise<Object>} Updated record
+   */
+  async saveRecord(id, collection, objectId, data) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to save records');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter not available');
+    }
+
+    return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+      adapter.save({
+        collection,
+        objectId,
+        data,
+        success: (record) => {
+          safeLog(`Updated record in ${collection}:`, objectId);
+          resolve(record);
+        },
+        error: (err) => reject(new Error(err))
+      });
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Delete a record
+   * @param {string} id - Backend ID
+   * @param {string} collection - Table/collection name
+   * @param {string} objectId - Record ID to delete
+   * @returns {Promise<{success: boolean}>}
+   */
+  async deleteRecord(id, collection, objectId) {
+    const server = this.runningBackends.get(id);
+    if (!server) {
+      throw new Error('Backend must be running to delete records');
+    }
+
+    const adapter = server.getAdapter();
+    if (!adapter) {
+      throw new Error('Adapter not available');
+    }
+
+    return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+      adapter.delete({
+        collection,
+        objectId,
+        success: () => {
+          safeLog(`Deleted record from ${collection}:`, objectId);
+          resolve({ success: true });
+        },
+        error: (err) => reject(new Error(err))
+      });
+    });
+  }
+
   /**
    * Stop all running backends (for cleanup on app exit)
    */

packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/adapters/local-sql/LocalSQLAdapter.js

@@ -13,17 +13,17 @@ const QueryBuilder = require('./QueryBuilder');
 const SchemaManager = require('./SchemaManager');
 
 /**
- * Generate a unique object ID (similar to Parse objectId)
+ * Generate a UUID v4
  *
- * @returns {string} 10-character alphanumeric ID
+ * @returns {string} UUID string (e.g., "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000")
  */
-function generateObjectId() {
-  const chars = 'ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789';
-  let id = '';
-  for (let i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
-    id += chars.charAt(Math.floor(Math.random() * chars.length));
-  }
-  return id;
+function generateUUID() {
+  // RFC 4122 version 4 UUID
+  return 'xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx'.replace(/[xy]/g, function (c) {
+    const r = (Math.random() * 16) | 0;
+    const v = c === 'x' ? r : (r & 0x3) | 0x8;
+    return v.toString(16);
+  });
 }
 
 /**
@@ -132,17 +132,25 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
     const self = this;
     return {
       ensureSchemaTable: () => {},
-      createTable: ({ name }) => {
+      createTable: ({ name, columns }) => {
         if (!self._mockData[name]) {
           self._mockData[name] = {};
-          self._mockSchema[name] = {};
+          self._mockSchema[name] = { name, columns: columns || [] };
         }
+        return true;
       },
       addColumn: (table, col) => {
-        if (!self._mockSchema[table]) self._mockSchema[table] = {};
-        self._mockSchema[table][col.name] = col;
+        if (!self._mockSchema[table]) self._mockSchema[table] = { name: table, columns: [] };
+        if (!self._mockSchema[table].columns) self._mockSchema[table].columns = [];
+        // Check if column already exists
+        const exists = self._mockSchema[table].columns.some((c) => c.name === col.name);
+        if (!exists) {
+          self._mockSchema[table].columns.push(col);
+        }
       },
-      getTableSchema: (table) => self._mockSchema[table] || {},
+      getTableSchema: (table) => self._mockSchema[table] || null,
+      listTables: () => Object.keys(self._mockData).filter((name) => !name.startsWith('_')),
+      exportSchemas: () => Object.values(self._mockSchema).filter((s) => s && !s.name?.startsWith('_')),
       addRelation: () => {},
       removeRelation: () => {}
     };
@@ -153,8 +161,9 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
    * @private
    */
   _mockExec(sql, params, mode) {
-    // Parse simple SQL patterns for mock execution
-    const selectMatch = sql.match(/SELECT \* FROM "?(\w+)"?\s*(?:WHERE "?objectId"?\s*=\s*\?)?/i);
+    // Parse SQL patterns for mock execution
+    // Match SELECT with optional WHERE, ORDER BY, LIMIT, OFFSET
+    const selectMatch = sql.match(/SELECT\s+\*\s+FROM\s+"?(\w+)"?/i);
     const insertMatch = sql.match(/INSERT INTO "?(\w+)"?/i);
     const updateMatch = sql.match(/UPDATE "?(\w+)"?\s+SET/i);
     const deleteMatch = sql.match(/DELETE FROM "?(\w+)"?/i);
@@ -163,48 +172,111 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
       const table = selectMatch[1];
       if (!this._mockData[table]) this._mockData[table] = {};
 
-      if (params.length > 0) {
-        // Single record fetch
-        const record = this._mockData[table][params[0]];
+      let records = Object.values(this._mockData[table]);
+
+      // Check for WHERE id = ? or WHERE objectId = ?
+      const idMatch = sql.match(/WHERE\s+"?(?:id|objectId)"?\s*=\s*\?/i);
+      if (idMatch && params.length > 0) {
+        const recordId = params[0];
+        const record = this._mockData[table][recordId];
         return mode === 'get' ? record || null : record ? [record] : [];
       }
-      // Return all records
-      const records = Object.values(this._mockData[table]);
+
+      // Handle ORDER BY
+      const orderMatch = sql.match(/ORDER BY\s+"?(\w+)"?\s+(ASC|DESC)?/i);
+      if (orderMatch) {
+        const orderCol = orderMatch[1];
+        const orderDir = (orderMatch[2] || 'ASC').toUpperCase();
+        records = records.sort((a, b) => {
+          const aVal = a[orderCol];
+          const bVal = b[orderCol];
+          if (aVal < bVal) return orderDir === 'ASC' ? -1 : 1;
+          if (aVal > bVal) return orderDir === 'ASC' ? 1 : -1;
+          return 0;
+        });
+      }
+
+      // Handle LIMIT and OFFSET
+      // Find position of LIMIT in params (it comes after WHERE params if any)
+      let paramIndex = 0;
+      if (sql.includes('LIMIT')) {
+        // Find LIMIT param position - it's after WHERE params
+        const limitIdx = sql.indexOf('LIMIT');
+        const whereClause = sql.substring(0, limitIdx);
+        const whereParams = (whereClause.match(/\?/g) || []).length;
+        paramIndex = whereParams;
+
+        const limit = params[paramIndex];
+        const skip = sql.includes('OFFSET') ? params[paramIndex + 1] || 0 : 0;
+        records = records.slice(skip, skip + limit);
+      }
+
       return mode === 'get' ? records[0] || null : records;
     }
 
     if (insertMatch) {
       const table = insertMatch[1];
       if (!this._mockData[table]) this._mockData[table] = {};
-      // Find objectId in params (simple extraction)
+
+      // Parse column names from SQL: INSERT INTO table (col1, col2, ...) VALUES (?, ?, ...)
+      const columnsMatch = sql.match(/\(([^)]+)\)\s*VALUES/i);
+      if (columnsMatch) {
+        const columns = columnsMatch[1].split(',').map((c) => c.trim().replace(/"/g, ''));
+        const record = {};
+        columns.forEach((col, idx) => {
+          record[col] = params[idx];
+        });
+        // Ensure id exists
+        if (!record.id && params[0]) {
+          record.id = params[0];
+        }
+        const recordId = record.id;
+        this._mockData[table][recordId] = record;
+        return { changes: 1 };
+      }
+
+      // Fallback: simple record creation
       const now = new Date().toISOString();
-      const record = { objectId: params[0], createdAt: now, updatedAt: now };
+      const record = { id: params[0], createdAt: now, updatedAt: now };
       this._mockData[table][params[0]] = record;
       return { changes: 1 };
     }
 
     if (updateMatch) {
       const table = updateMatch[1];
-      // Last param is typically the objectId in WHERE clause
-      const objectId = params[params.length - 1];
-      if (this._mockData[table] && this._mockData[table][objectId]) {
-        this._mockData[table][objectId].updatedAt = new Date().toISOString();
+      // Last param is typically the id in WHERE clause
+      const recordId = params[params.length - 1];
+      if (this._mockData[table] && this._mockData[table][recordId]) {
+        // Parse SET clauses to update actual fields
+        const setMatch = sql.match(/SET\s+(.+?)\s+WHERE/i);
+        if (setMatch) {
+          const setParts = setMatch[1].split(',');
+          let paramIdx = 0;
+          setParts.forEach((part) => {
+            const colMatch = part.match(/"?(\w+)"?\s*=/);
+            if (colMatch) {
+              this._mockData[table][recordId][colMatch[1]] = params[paramIdx];
+              paramIdx++;
+            }
+          });
+        }
+        this._mockData[table][recordId].updatedAt = new Date().toISOString();
       }
       return { changes: 1 };
     }
 
     if (deleteMatch) {
       const table = deleteMatch[1];
-      const objectId = params[0];
+      const recordId = params[0];
       if (this._mockData[table]) {
-        delete this._mockData[table][objectId];
+        delete this._mockData[table][recordId];
       }
       return { changes: 1 };
     }
 
     // Count query
     if (sql.includes('COUNT(*)')) {
-      const countMatch = sql.match(/FROM "?(\w+)"?/i);
+      const countMatch = sql.match(/FROM\s+"?(\w+)"?/i);
       if (countMatch) {
         const table = countMatch[1];
         const count = Object.keys(this._mockData[table] || {}).length;
@@ -356,8 +428,9 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
     try {
       this._ensureTable(options.collection);
 
-      const sql = `SELECT * FROM ${QueryBuilder.escapeTable(options.collection)} WHERE "objectId" = ?`;
-      const row = this.db.prepare(sql).get(options.objectId);
+      const sql = `SELECT * FROM ${QueryBuilder.escapeTable(options.collection)} WHERE "id" = ?`;
+      const recordId = options.id || options.objectId;
+      const row = this.db.prepare(sql).get(recordId);
 
       if (!row) {
         options.error('Object not found');
@@ -370,7 +443,7 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
 
       this.events.emit('fetch', {
         type: 'fetch',
-        objectId: options.objectId,
+        id: recordId,
         object: record,
         collection: options.collection
       });
@@ -392,22 +465,22 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
       // Auto-add columns for new fields
       if (this.options.autoCreateTables && this.schemaManager) {
         for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(options.data)) {
-          if (key !== 'objectId' && key !== 'createdAt' && key !== 'updatedAt') {
+          if (key !== 'id' && key !== 'createdAt' && key !== 'updatedAt') {
             const type = this._inferType(value);
             this.schemaManager.addColumn(options.collection, { name: key, type });
           }
         }
       }
 
-      const objectId = generateObjectId();
-      const { sql, params } = QueryBuilder.buildInsert(options, objectId);
+      const recordId = generateUUID();
+      const { sql, params } = QueryBuilder.buildInsert(options, recordId);
 
       this.db.prepare(sql).run(...params);
 
       // Fetch the created record to get all fields
       const createdRow = this.db
-        .prepare(`SELECT * FROM ${QueryBuilder.escapeTable(options.collection)} WHERE "objectId" = ?`)
-        .get(objectId);
+        .prepare(`SELECT * FROM ${QueryBuilder.escapeTable(options.collection)} WHERE "id" = ?`)
+        .get(recordId);
 
       const record = this._rowToRecord(createdRow, options.collection);
 
@@ -415,7 +488,7 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
 
       this.events.emit('create', {
         type: 'create',
-        objectId,
+        id: recordId,
         object: record,
         collection: options.collection
       });
@@ -437,20 +510,21 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
       // Auto-add columns for new fields
       if (this.options.autoCreateTables && this.schemaManager) {
         for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(options.data)) {
-          if (key !== 'objectId' && key !== 'createdAt' && key !== 'updatedAt') {
+          if (key !== 'id' && key !== 'createdAt' && key !== 'updatedAt') {
             const type = this._inferType(value);
             this.schemaManager.addColumn(options.collection, { name: key, type });
           }
         }
       }
 
+      const recordId = options.id || options.objectId;
       const { sql, params } = QueryBuilder.buildUpdate(options);
       this.db.prepare(sql).run(...params);
 
       // Fetch the updated record
       const updatedRow = this.db
-        .prepare(`SELECT * FROM ${QueryBuilder.escapeTable(options.collection)} WHERE "objectId" = ?`)
-        .get(options.objectId);
+        .prepare(`SELECT * FROM ${QueryBuilder.escapeTable(options.collection)} WHERE "id" = ?`)
+        .get(recordId);
 
       const record = this._rowToRecord(updatedRow, options.collection);
 
@@ -458,7 +532,7 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
 
       this.events.emit('save', {
         type: 'save',
-        objectId: options.objectId,
+        id: recordId,
         object: record,
         collection: options.collection
       });
@@ -482,9 +556,10 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
 
       options.success();
 
+      const recordId = options.id || options.objectId;
       this.events.emit('delete', {
         type: 'delete',
-        objectId: options.objectId,
+        id: recordId,
         collection: options.collection
       });
     } catch (e) {
@@ -573,9 +648,10 @@ class LocalSQLAdapter {
       this.db.prepare(sql).run(...params);
 
       // Fetch the updated record
+      const recordId = options.id || options.objectId;
       const updatedRow = this.db
-        .prepare(`SELECT * FROM ${QueryBuilder.escapeTable(options.collection)} WHERE "objectId" = ?`)
-        .get(options.objectId);
+        .prepare(`SELECT * FROM ${QueryBuilder.escapeTable(options.collection)} WHERE "id" = ?`)
+        .get(recordId);
 
       const record = this._rowToRecord(updatedRow, options.collection);
       options.success(record);

packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/adapters/local-sql/QueryBuilder.js

@@ -275,6 +275,12 @@ function translateOperator(col, op, value, params, schema) {
       }
       return null;
 
+    case 'contains':
+    case '$contains':
+      // Contains search - convert to LIKE with wildcards
+      params.push(`%${convertedValue}%`);
+      return `${col} LIKE ?`;
+
     // Geo queries - not fully supported in SQLite without extensions
     case '$nearSphere':
     case '$within':
@@ -333,8 +339,8 @@ function buildSelect(options, schema) {
   let selectClause = '*';
   if (options.select) {
     const selectArray = Array.isArray(options.select) ? options.select : options.select.split(',');
-    // Always include objectId
-    const fields = new Set(['objectId', ...selectArray.map((s) => s.trim())]);
+    // Always include id
+    const fields = new Set(['id', ...selectArray.map((s) => s.trim())]);
     selectClause = Array.from(fields)
       .map((f) => escapeColumn(f))
       .join(', ');
@@ -406,13 +412,13 @@ function buildCount(options, schema) {
  * @param {string} objectId
  * @returns {{ sql: string, params: Array }}
  */
-function buildInsert(options, objectId) {
+function buildInsert(options, id) {
   const params = [];
   const table = escapeTable(options.collection);
 
   const now = new Date().toISOString();
   const data = {
-    objectId,
+    id,
     createdAt: now,
     updatedAt: now,
     ...options.data
@@ -441,7 +447,7 @@ function buildInsert(options, objectId) {
  *
  * @param {Object} options
  * @param {string} options.collection
- * @param {string} options.objectId
+ * @param {string} options.id - Record ID
  * @param {Object} options.data
  * @returns {{ sql: string, params: Array }}
  */
@@ -455,7 +461,7 @@ function buildUpdate(options) {
   data.updatedAt = new Date().toISOString();
 
   // Remove protected fields
-  delete data.objectId;
+  delete data.id;
   delete data.createdAt;
   delete data._createdAt;
   delete data._updatedAt;
@@ -467,9 +473,11 @@ function buildUpdate(options) {
     params.push(serializeValue(value));
   }
 
-  params.push(options.objectId);
+  // Use id or objectId for backwards compatibility
+  const recordId = options.id || options.objectId;
+  params.push(recordId);
 
-  const sql = `UPDATE ${table} SET ${setClause.join(', ')} WHERE "objectId" = ?`;
+  const sql = `UPDATE ${table} SET ${setClause.join(', ')} WHERE "id" = ?`;
 
   return { sql, params };
 }
@@ -479,13 +487,15 @@ function buildUpdate(options) {
  *
  * @param {Object} options
  * @param {string} options.collection
- * @param {string} options.objectId
+ * @param {string} options.id - Record ID
  * @returns {{ sql: string, params: Array }}
  */
 function buildDelete(options) {
   const table = escapeTable(options.collection);
-  const sql = `DELETE FROM ${table} WHERE "objectId" = ?`;
-  return { sql, params: [options.objectId] };
+  // Use id or objectId for backwards compatibility
+  const recordId = options.id || options.objectId;
+  const sql = `DELETE FROM ${table} WHERE "id" = ?`;
+  return { sql, params: [recordId] };
 }
 
 /**
@@ -493,7 +503,7 @@ function buildDelete(options) {
  *
  * @param {Object} options
  * @param {string} options.collection
- * @param {string} options.objectId
+ * @param {string} options.id - Record ID
  * @param {Object<string, number>} options.properties
  * @returns {{ sql: string, params: Array }}
  */
@@ -513,9 +523,11 @@ function buildIncrement(options) {
   setClause.push('"updatedAt" = ?');
   params.push(new Date().toISOString());
 
-  params.push(options.objectId);
+  // Use id or objectId for backwards compatibility
+  const recordId = options.id || options.objectId;
+  params.push(recordId);
 
-  const sql = `UPDATE ${table} SET ${setClause.join(', ')} WHERE "objectId" = ?`;
+  const sql = `UPDATE ${table} SET ${setClause.join(', ')} WHERE "id" = ?`;
 
   return { sql, params };
 }

packages/noodl-runtime/src/api/adapters/local-sql/SchemaManager.js

@@ -168,6 +168,89 @@ class SchemaManager {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Delete a table and all its data
+   *
+   * @param {string} tableName - Table name
+   * @returns {boolean} Whether table was deleted
+   */
+  deleteTable(tableName) {
+    // Check if table exists
+    const exists = this.db.prepare("SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table' AND name = ?").get(tableName);
+
+    if (!exists) {
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    // Drop the table
+    this.db.exec(`DROP TABLE IF EXISTS ${escapeTable(tableName)}`);
+
+    // Remove from schema tracking
+    this.ensureSchemaTable();
+    this.db.prepare('DELETE FROM "_Schema" WHERE "name" = ?').run(tableName);
+
+    // Clear cache
+    this._schemaCache.delete(tableName);
+
+    // Drop any junction tables for relations
+    const junctionTables = this.db
+      .prepare("SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table' AND name LIKE ?")
+      .all(`_Join_%_${tableName}`);
+
+    for (const jt of junctionTables) {
+      this.db.exec(`DROP TABLE IF EXISTS ${escapeTable(jt.name)}`);
+    }
+
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Rename a column in a table (SQLite 3.25.0+)
+   *
+   * @param {string} tableName - Table name
+   * @param {string} oldName - Current column name
+   * @param {string} newName - New column name
+   * @returns {boolean} Whether column was renamed
+   */
+  renameColumn(tableName, oldName, newName) {
+    // Validate new name
+    if (!newName || !/^[a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9_]*$/.test(newName)) {
+      throw new Error('Invalid column name');
+    }
+
+    // Can't rename system columns
+    const systemCols = ['objectId', 'createdAt', 'updatedAt', 'ACL'];
+    if (systemCols.includes(oldName)) {
+      throw new Error('Cannot rename system columns');
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.db.exec(
+        `ALTER TABLE ${escapeTable(tableName)} RENAME COLUMN ${escapeColumn(oldName)} TO ${escapeColumn(newName)}`
+      );
+
+      // Update schema tracking
+      const schema = this.getTableSchema(tableName);
+      if (schema && schema.columns) {
+        const col = schema.columns.find((c) => c.name === oldName);
+        if (col) {
+          col.name = newName;
+          this.db
+            .prepare(`UPDATE "_Schema" SET "schema" = ?, "updatedAt" = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP WHERE "name" = ?`)
+            .run(JSON.stringify(schema), tableName);
+          this._schemaCache.set(tableName, schema);
+        }
+      }
+
+      return true;
+    } catch (e) {
+      if (e.message.includes('no such column')) {
+        throw new Error(`Column "${oldName}" does not exist`);
+      }
+      throw e;
+    }
+  }
+
   /**
    * Get schema for a table
    *

packages/noodl-runtime/src/node.js

@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 const OutputProperty = require('./outputproperty');
-const { evaluateExpression } = require('./expression-evaluator');
+const {
+  evaluateExpression,
+  compileExpression,
+  detectDependencies,
+  subscribeToChanges
+} = require('./expression-evaluator');
 const { coerceToType } = require('./expression-type-coercion');
 
 /**
@@ -45,6 +50,9 @@ function Node(context, id) {
 
   this._valuesFromConnections = {};
   this.updateOnDirtyFlagging = true;
+
+  // Expression subscriptions: { [portName]: { unsub: unsubscribeFn, expression: string } }
+  this._expressionSubscriptions = {};
 }
 
 Node.prototype.getInputValue = function (name) {
@@ -101,7 +109,8 @@ Node.prototype.registerInputIfNeeded = function () {
 };
 
 /**
- * Evaluate an expression parameter and return the coerced result
+ * Evaluate an expression parameter and return the coerced result.
+ * Also sets up reactive subscriptions so the node updates when dependencies change.
  *
  * @param {*} paramValue - The parameter value (might be an ExpressionParameter)
  * @param {string} portName - The input port name
@@ -110,6 +119,14 @@ Node.prototype.registerInputIfNeeded = function () {
 Node.prototype._evaluateExpressionParameter = function (paramValue, portName) {
   // Check if this is an expression parameter
   if (!isExpressionParameter(paramValue)) {
+    // Clean up any existing subscription for this port since it's no longer an expression
+    if (this._expressionSubscriptions[portName]) {
+      const sub = this._expressionSubscriptions[portName];
+      if (sub && sub.unsub) {
+        sub.unsub();
+      }
+      delete this._expressionSubscriptions[portName];
+    }
     return paramValue; // Simple value, return as-is
   }
 
@@ -119,14 +136,63 @@ Node.prototype._evaluateExpressionParameter = function (paramValue, portName) {
   }
 
   try {
-    // Evaluate the expression with access to context
-    const result = evaluateExpression(paramValue.expression, this.context);
+    // Compile and evaluate the expression
+    // Note: We pass undefined for modelScope - evaluateExpression will use the global Model
+    const compiled = compileExpression(paramValue.expression);
+    if (!compiled) {
+      console.warn(`Expression compilation failed for ${this.name}.${portName}: ${paramValue.expression}`);
+      return paramValue.fallback;
+    }
+    const result = evaluateExpression(compiled, undefined);
 
     // Coerce to expected type
     const coercedValue = coerceToType(result, input.type, paramValue.fallback);
 
+    // Set up reactive subscription
+    // Track both the unsubscribe function and the expression string
+    // If expression changes, we need to re-subscribe with new dependencies
+    const currentSub = this._expressionSubscriptions[portName];
+    const expressionChanged = currentSub && currentSub.expression !== paramValue.expression;
+
+    // Unsubscribe if expression changed
+    if (expressionChanged && currentSub.unsub) {
+      currentSub.unsub();
+      delete this._expressionSubscriptions[portName];
+    }
+
+    // Subscribe if not subscribed or expression changed
+    if (!this._expressionSubscriptions[portName]) {
+      const dependencies = detectDependencies(paramValue.expression);
+      const hasDependencies =
+        dependencies.variables.length > 0 || dependencies.objects.length > 0 || dependencies.arrays.length > 0;
+
+      if (hasDependencies) {
+        // Subscribe to changes - when a dependency changes, re-queue the input
+        // Note: We store the expression string to detect changes later
+        const unsub = subscribeToChanges(
+          dependencies,
+          function () {
+            // Don't re-evaluate if node is deleted
+            if (this._deleted) return;
+
+            // Re-queue the expression parameter - it will be re-evaluated
+            // Use the stored input value which has the current expression
+            const currentValue = this._inputValues[portName];
+            if (isExpressionParameter(currentValue)) {
+              this.queueInput(portName, currentValue);
+            }
+          }.bind(this)
+        );
+
+        this._expressionSubscriptions[portName] = {
+          unsub: unsub,
+          expression: paramValue.expression
+        };
+      }
+    }
+
     // Clear any previous expression errors
-    if (this.context.editorConnection) {
+    if (this.context && this.context.editorConnection) {
       this.context.editorConnection.clearWarning(
         this.nodeScope.componentOwner.name,
         this.id,
@@ -140,7 +206,7 @@ Node.prototype._evaluateExpressionParameter = function (paramValue, portName) {
     console.warn(`Expression evaluation failed for ${this.name}.${portName}:`, error);
 
     // Show warning in editor
-    if (this.context.editorConnection) {
+    if (this.context && this.context.editorConnection) {
       this.context.editorConnection.sendWarning(
         this.nodeScope.componentOwner.name,
         this.id,
@@ -605,6 +671,15 @@ Node.prototype._onNodeDeleted = function () {
 
   this._deleted = true;
 
+  // Clean up expression subscriptions
+  for (const portName in this._expressionSubscriptions) {
+    const sub = this._expressionSubscriptions[portName];
+    if (sub && sub.unsub) {
+      sub.unsub();
+    }
+  }
+  this._expressionSubscriptions = {};
+
   for (const deleteListener of this._deleteListeners) {
     deleteListener.call(this);
   }