LIMBAS is a web client/server application allowing you to develop an application quickly without programming. This only by the use of tables, forms and other modules like the workflow engine, the user management, the report editor, the file manager or the SOAP-interface. 

An outstanding feature is the complete use with an internet-browser without any sort of installations, Plugins or other components on the client.

Flexible and universal operational areas  

LIMBAS offers an unbeatable price performance ratio in situations, in which data bases are needed, and is usable in any section.

What makes LIMBAS unique?

LIMBAS is a performant tool which is based on Unix/Linux operating systems in order to provide tables applications and workflows only over the browser and without Plugins. It is platform independent for the client. LIMBAS uses many procedures necessary for data security like e.g. transactions, backups and restrictions of access.

Was can LIMBAS do?

LIMBAS stores and processes data and files. For this purpose LIMBAS offers many tools and functions e.g.: input assistance, form generator, report designer, workflow functions, export possibilities and many other things.

Where do I get LIMBAS?

LIMBAS stands under a dual license. The GPL version and is available under www.swissforge.org, the propritaere license can be referred over www.limbas.com.

What can I implement with LIMBAS?

Applications which have something to do with data bases and with the administration of data.

Where is there support for LIMBAS?

At present there is professional support for LIMBAS in Germany and in France.

How can I help at the LIMBAS project?

At present the project is coordinated still by the developer.

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Where is LIMBAS so far used?

Archives, publishing houses, culture-creative institutions, pharma, management and academic facilities.

Which skills do I need in order to handle LIMBAS?

User - halfhour training

administrators - 4 hour training

developer - training

DB adminstrator - training

How will LIMBAS continue?

There is an increase of LIMBAS based applications, which only have to be parameterized for the customer. Thus, a library will arise for ERP systems, content syndications up to industry-specific applications and community applications.

Which system requirements does LIMBAS need?

LIMBAS runs under the most Unix or Linux operating systems. RPM Packages are at disposal for Red Head, Fedora, Suse and Debian. LIMBAS needs the Apache webserver and supports the following data bases: 

Sap db |Max db | Adabas, 

Oracle | Ms SQL servers are in planning.

I have an idea which could be converted with LIMBAS, what must I do?

Write down your concept and send it to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will contact you and advise you for the further procedures.