Airtable MCP
remote-capable server
The server can be hosted and run remotely because it primarily relies on remote services or has no dependency on the local environment.
Integrations
Provides tools for Airtable data management, including base and table operations, record creation, reading, updating, and deletion, schema management, and data filtering—all accessible through natural language commands.
Airtable MCP
Connect your AI tools directly to Airtable. Query, create, update, and delete records using natural language. Features include base management, table operations, schema manipulation, record filtering, and data migration—all through a standardized MCP interface compatible with Claude Desktop and other Claude-powered editors.
Quick Start
- Get Your Airtable Credentials
- Get your Airtable API token from your account page
- Get your base ID from your Airtable base URL (format:
appi7fWMQcB3BNzPs)
- Configure Claude Desktop
- Open
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Add the following configuration:
Copy- Replace
YOUR_AIRTABLE_TOKENandYOUR_BASE_IDwith your actual credentials - Save and restart Claude Desktop
- Open
- Start Using Airtable Tools
- Open Claude Desktop
- Wait 30 seconds for the connection to establish
- Start using Airtable commands in natural language
Features
- Base Management: List and select Airtable bases
- Table Operations: Browse tables, fields, and records
- Data Access: Read, create, update, and delete records
- Schema Management: Export, compare, and update schemas
- Natural Language Interface: Use plain English to interact with your Airtable data
Available Tools
| Tool Name | Description | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|
list_bases | List all accessible Airtable bases | "Show me all my Airtable bases" |
list_tables | List all tables in the current base | "What tables are in this base?" |
list_records | List records with optional filtering | "Show me all records in the Projects table" |
get_record | Get a specific record | "Get record ABC123 from Tasks table" |
create_records | Create new records | "Create a new record in Contacts with name John" |
update_records | Update existing records | "Update status to Complete in record XYZ" |
set_base_id | Switch to a different base | "Switch to base appi7fWMQcB3BNzPs" |
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Connection Issues
- Make sure Node.js is installed (
node -vshould show v14 or higher) - Verify your API token and base ID are correct
- Restart Claude Desktop after configuration changes
- Make sure Node.js is installed (
- JSON Parsing Errors
- Double-check the JSON format in your configuration file
- Avoid using extra backslashes or escape characters
- Use the simplified configuration format shown above
- Command Not Found
- Install Node.js if not already installed
- Run
npm install -g npm@latestto update npm - Try running
npx @smithery/cli --versionto verify the installation
Need Help?
- Check the Issues page
- Join our Discord community
- Email support at support@example.com
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
MIT
For detailed setup instructions with other MCP clients, see CLAUDE_INTEGRATION.md.
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Connects AI tools directly to Airtable, allowing users to query, create, update, and delete records using natural language.