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Zite starting prompt with Database selected and import options
Zite Database is for storing and organizing operational data that can power apps, forms, views, APIs, webhooks, and workflows. Start with Database when the data structure is the first thing you need to create.

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Getting started

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Choose DatabaseStart from Database when you want to create or organize data first. Choose App when you need a user-facing interface first, and choose Form when you only need to collect submissions.
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Start blank or import dataStart blank when you are designing a new data structure. Use Import when existing data already lives in a file, spreadsheet, Airtable base, or another connected tool.
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Review or update fields and tablesAfter the database is created, review field names, field types, tables, linked records, and table data. You can use the Zite Database AI assistant to help update fields or table data as the structure takes shape.
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Create viewsAdd views for the records people need to work with most often, such as active records, overdue items, manager reviews, or recently imported rows.
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Connect apps or forms laterOnce the database is ready, connect it to a Zite app or form when you need people to view, update, submit, or approve records through an interface.
Import sourceBest for
CSVOne-time spreadsheet or file imports.
Google SheetsTeam data that is already maintained in Sheets.
AirtableStructured operational data that already lives in Airtable bases and tables.
ExcelSource files stored as .xlsx workbooks.
Other integrationsImporting or connecting data from tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, and more.
Use Import when you already have real data. Start blank when you need Zite to create the structure first, then add records after the database is ready.

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What to define first

A strong database prompt usually describes the structure Zite should create. If you are unsure how to organize the data, start with Plan mode so Zite can help clarify the requirements first.
  • The tables: e.g. employees, inventory items, or clients
  • The important fields: e.g. status, owner, due date, or amount
  • The relationships: e.g. clients to projects, or requests to approvers
  • The views needed: e.g. active records, overdue items, or manager view
  • Collaborators: invite team members to view and edit the database
You can adjust field types, add tables, create views, and import more records after the first version is created. Learn more in Zite Database.

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Example prompts

Employee records database 
Create an employee records database for HR. Track employees, teams,
roles, start dates, managers, locations, onboarding status, and notes.
Inventory database 
Create an inventory database for the operations team. Track items,
suppliers, SKUs, stock counts, locations, reorder thresholds, owners,
and status.
Client projects database 
Create a client projects database for the delivery team. Track clients,
projects, owners, milestones, deadlines, files, invoices, and project
status.
Purchase request tracker 
Create a purchase request tracker for finance and department managers.
Track requesters, vendors, amounts, departments, approvers, status,
due dates, and approval history.
Onboarding task database 
Create an onboarding task database for new hires and HR managers. Track
tasks, owners, due dates, departments, dependencies, completion status,
and notes.

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FAQs

Start blank when you need to design a new data structure. Use Import when you already have real data in a file, spreadsheet, Airtable base, or connected tool.
Yes. You can update field names, field types, tables, linked records, and table data after the first version is created.
Yes. You can connect a Zite Database to an app so people can view, update, submit, or approve records through an interface.
Yes. Invite collaborators when team members need to view or edit the database.

Zite Database

Learn what is included with Zite Database.

Make a Database

Create a database from scratch or imported data.

Import Data

Bring in data from CSV, Google Sheets, Airtable, and more.

Manage Views

Organize records into useful database views.

Field Types

Explore available field types for your database.

Build Apps

Connect your database to Zite apps.