In short: The ability to switch to a mode in which all settings (links) available to administrators are not visible. Why: In day-to-day work in a “flow” state, all these unnecessary links (apps, buttons, menu items) are very distracting. Excessive cognitive load. Solution options: The solution …

Since this is being planned, I’ll add to the idea above: this also allows you to then change the icon from a database icon to a gear icon, which is a lot more recognizeable and understandable as to what it is. All users who I’ve shown Fibery to have no idea what the database icon is.

We are going to completely remove these elements from UI in User mode, but in Architect mode all databases will be visible by default [Screenshot 2025-12-03 at 5.05.38 PM]

[image] mdubakov: We are going to completely remove these elements from UI in User mode, but in Architect mode all databases will be visible by default Good idea! A great step forward towards a more intuitive UI :slight_smile:

I see, the only trouble I see with this is that some people have architect access to only one space. So from what I understand, they will also have the global architect mode toggle, right? I feel that could be a bit weird to turn on a global toggle, and have only affect a few spaces, but not sure. …

[image] RonMakesSystems: So from what I understand, they will also have the global architect mode toggle, right? Yes, and we don’t want to complicate things here, one toggle is easy to get and it will be accessible by a single click or a shortcut

:nerd_face: → :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:. [image] December 18, 2025 / wrapped_gift Fibery iOS and Android apps, Custom Database access, Stripe integration, Architect mode Changelog You may think that last release of the year should be somewhat significant.…

Hi folks! Did you have a chance to try it as experimental feature? Any feedback?

I think it’s nice for the most part. The main thing that feels off for me is that the UI tends to feel too cluttered when admin mode is active, because all the databases are now showing. It’s pretty rare that I’m needing to look at the databases of more than one space at a time, though I do tend to …

I like it a lot! Only bug I found so far is the settings page. It shows the workspace settings, but when pressing any page it says “Page not found”. [image] Michael_Ichter: The main thing that feels off for me is that the UI tends to feel too cluttered when admin mode is active I agree here …

If we keep database switcher per space it will be even more complicated. Now you have to turn on architect mode, and then turn on databases in space you need. We will not go for it. Alternative is to remove this architecture mode completely and keep old behavior.

[DONE] "Non-admin" mode for admin

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[DONE] "Non-admin" mode for admin

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