What Can It Do?
- Retrieve records with filters, sorts, and selected fields
- Create and update records to keep your tables current
- Explore your workspace by listing bases, tables, and schema
- Manage structure by creating and modifying fields
Where to Use It
In Agents (Recommended)
Add Airtable as a tool to any agent. The agent can then interact with your bases conversationally, choosing the right actions based on context. To add an MCP tool to your agent:- Open your agent’s configuration
- Click Add tools → Connect an app with MCP
- Search for the integration and select it
- Authenticate with your account
In Workflows (Via Agent Node)
For automated pipelines, use an Agent Node with Airtable tools. This gives you the flexibility of an agent within a deterministic workflow.As a Custom MCP Node
You can also create a standalone MCP node for a specific action. This generates a reusable node that performs one task, useful when you need the same operation repeatedly in workflows.- Go to your node library and search for the integration
- Click Create a node with AI
- Describe the specific action you want (e.g., “List records from table X where status is Active”)
- Test the node and save it for reuse
Custom MCP nodes are single-purpose by design. For tasks that require multiple steps or dynamic decision-making, use an agent instead.
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| List Records | Retrieve records with filtering, sorting, and field selection |
| Create Records | Create new records in a table |
| Update Records | Update existing records |
| Get Record | Get a single record by ID |
| Delete Records | Delete one or more records |
| List Bases | List all accessible bases |
| List Tables | List all tables in a base |
| Base Schema | Get detailed schema for all tables |
| Update Table | Update a table’s name or description |
| Create Field | Add a new field to a table |
| Update Field | Update a field’s metadata |
| List Comments | List comments for a record |
Example Prompts
Use these with your agent or in the Agent Node: Discover your workspace:Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Agent not finding the right data | Be more specific with table names and filter conditions |
| Action not completing | Check that you’ve authenticated and have write permissions |
| Unexpected results | The agent may chain multiple tools (e.g., listing tables first, then querying). Review the agent’s reasoning to understand its approach. |
| Tool not available | Verify the tool is enabled in your agent’s MCP configuration |
Need Help?
- Agents documentation for setup and best practices
- Agent Node guide for workflow integration
- Gumloop Community for questions and examples
- Contact [email protected] for assistance
Use this integration directly in Claude or Cursor. Connect remotely via the Airtable MCP server using your Gumloop credentials.