Smartsheet MCP Server
# Smartsheet MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects to your Smartsheet account, allowing Claude Code to browse workspaces, read sheets, and assist with documentation.
## Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `smartsheet_list_workspaces` | List all workspaces you have access to |
| `smartsheet_get_workspace` | Get workspace details including sheets and folders |
| `smartsheet_list_sheets` | List all sheets across all workspaces |
| `smartsheet_get_sheet` | Get full sheet data with columns and rows |
| `smartsheet_get_sheet_structure` | Get only column definitions (no row data) |
| `smartsheet_search_sheets` | Search sheets by name or content |
| `smartsheet_get_user` | Get current authenticated user info |
| `smartsheet_generate_sheet_documentation` | Generate markdown documentation for a sheet |
| `smartsheet_generate_workspace_documentation` | Generate documentation for entire workspace |
## Setup
### 1. Get Your Smartsheet API Key
1. Log in to Smartsheet
2. Click your profile icon (top right) → **Apps & Integrations**
3. Click **API Access**
4. Click **Generate new access token**
5. Copy the token (you won't see it again!)
### 2. Install Dependencies
```bash
cd smartsheet-mcp-server
npm install
```
### 3. Build the Server
```bash
npm run build
```
### 4. Configure Claude Code
Add this server to your Claude Code MCP configuration. Edit `~/.claude/settings.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"smartsheet": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/PROJECT_PATH_HERE/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"SMARTSHEET_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
```
Or add to project-specific `.claude/settings.json` for project-scoped access.
### 5. Restart Claude Code
After adding the configuration, restart Claude Code to load the new MCP server.
## Usage Examples
Once configured, you can ask Claude Code:
- "List all my Smartsheet workspaces"
- "Show me the structure of sheet ID 12345"
- "Generate documentation for my Project Tracker workspace"
- "Search for sheets related to 'budget'"
## Development
Run in development mode (no build required):
```bash
SMARTSHEET_API_KEY=your_key npm run dev
```
## Troubleshooting
**"SMARTSHEET_API_KEY environment variable is required"**
- Ensure the API key is set in your Claude Code MCP configuration
**"Smartsheet API error (401)"**
- Your API key is invalid or expired. Generate a new one in Smartsheet.
**"Smartsheet API error (403)"**
- You don't have permission to access the requested resource.
TDQS
Scored across 9 tools
Each tool targets a distinct resource and action: list vs get vs search vs generate, and workspace vs sheet vs user. Even the two documentation tools differ by scope (sheet vs workspace). No overlapping purposes.
All tools follow the consistent pattern smartsheet_verb_noun, with verbs like list, get, search, and generate. The nouns are clear and singular/plural usage is appropriate.
9 tools is well within the ideal range and each tool serves a distinct purpose in the read-only/documentation domain. No tool feels redundant or unnecessary.
The tool set fully covers the apparent read-only and documentation scope: listing and retrieving workspaces/sheets, inspecting sheet structure, searching, and generating documentation for both sheets and workspaces. No obvious gaps for this purpose.