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 is generally universal and most likely has already been discussed on the forum. A set of pre-configured interface types, with the ability to switch between them. As an example, how this is implemented in Planfix: Planfix allows you to customize your interfaces for different users of the system. An interface customized for a specific group or a specific user is called a Workspace. Workspaces make it possible to significantly simplify the use of Planfix, since the user will only see the amount of system functionality that he needs in his work. Several workspaces may be available to the Planfix user. Switching between them allows you to quickly move from one operating environment to another. This is especially true for managers and those employees who are involved in the work of different departments of the company. [image]

Architect/Non-Architect case released [image] January 22, 2026 / 🎛️ Architect mode, many AI and validation rules improvements Changelog control_knobs Architect vs. User modes Today we’re introducing a new way to keep Fibery calm and safe for everyday work: Architect vs. User modes. Admins and Architects can now switch between two modes: User mode: a cleaner, focused interface for daily work. Advanced controls are hidden: no accidental field edits, no surprise layout changes, fewer dangerous actions like Delete Relation Field in your face. Architect mode: the full power view for workspace design. Architect mode can be …

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. Maybe having the ability to toggle per Space, and also a global toggle to turn all on or all off? Just spitballing.

[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. Unfortunately, this is not the last release of the year. Anyway, I hope you will find something to enjoy during the cold (or warm) pre-Christmas week snowman. wrapped_gift Fibery iOS and Android apps The Fibery mobile app is now available for iOS and Android. [IMG_1981] It helps you stay connected to your work when you’re away from your desk: Get important notifications and act on them quickly Find things fast …

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 have more than one space expanded. Not that huge of a deal as the “collapse all” button quickly makes the sidebar more manageable, but it is a bit disruptive for the time being. I’m wondering if it makes sense for architect mode to not automatically make databases appear (or maybe only automatically make the User database appear). Another thought I had is for User mode to hide the spaces/entities/whatever that I have access to ONLY because I’m an admin. I’m usually using the user mode when I want to get a good feel of the UX for our staff, or when I’m orienting a new person into our workspace, or when I want to see what things are viewable to everyone in the workspace (which currently I need to ask someone to let me use their account to test this last scenario).

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 as well. I would like to being able to turn it on one space at a time, with an option to toggle all on or off. One of the big issues I will have is the lack of “New View” button without architect mode on. And with architect mode it shows the databases which will clutter. I have a “Playground” space which has no databases, and has most the views of the workspace. I do this in order to allow the users to create views as they need, without being architects of the data. It works quite nicely. With this feature, it will add more confusion to the end users instead of simplify. If they want to make a view, they need to first toggle Architect mode, then turn it off. If they leave it on, it shows the space settings and (the lack of) databases with the option to create a new database. Maybe this architect vs user switcher is something that can be turned on or off per user? Maybe default for admins but not for users? And if a user has Architect access to more than 50% of the spaces, it shows a message “Do you want the architect switcher”? Or something.

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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