Airtable MCP by InsightfulPipe
Hosted Airtable MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, with each action switched per account.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http airtable-mcp-by-insightfulpipe 'https://airtable.insightfulmcp.com/'{
"mcpServers": {
"airtable-mcp-by-insightfulpipe": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://airtable.insightfulmcp.com/"
}
}
}Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
Airtable MCP Server by Insightful Pipe
Connect Airtable to AI assistants: bases, tables, fields and records.
Part of the Insightful Pipe MCP Server Collection — use Airtable from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other AI assistants through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
MCP Server URL
https://airtable.insightfulmcp.com/What is Airtable MCP?
Airtable MCP is a remote Model Context Protocol server hosted by InsightfulPipe. List Airtable bases, inspect tables, and read records across your connected workspace. The PAT scopes you grant decide what's allowed.
Installation
Claude
- Copy the MCP Server URL:
https://airtable.insightfulmcp.com/ - Open Claude Connectors Settings
- Scroll to the bottom and click Add custom connector
- Paste the URL and click Add
- Click Connect and sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked. Claude then lists the connector as connected.
ChatGPT
Custom MCP servers are added through ChatGPT's Developer mode. Availability depends on your ChatGPT plan, and workspace admins may need to allow it.
- Turn on Developer mode in ChatGPT settings
- Create a new app for a remote MCP server and paste the URL:
https://airtable.insightfulmcp.com/ - Sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked. The connection finishes as soon as you are signed in.
See OpenAI's guide: Developer mode and MCP apps in ChatGPT
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http airtable https://airtable.insightfulmcp.com/Cursor
Add the server to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (one project):
{
"mcpServers": {
"airtable": {
"url": "https://airtable.insightfulmcp.com/"
}
}
}When Cursor shows Needs authentication, click Connect and sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked.
Available Actions
24 actions: 10 read, 14 write.
Read Actions (10)
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
count_records | Count records matching a filter (paginates through, sums lengths) |
describe_table | Return the schema of a single table from a base |
get_record | Get a single record by id |
list_bases | List bases the authorized user has access to |
list_comments | List comments on a record |
list_fields | List only the fields of a table (subset of describe_table) |
list_records | List records from a table |
list_tables | List tables (with full schema: fields, views) in a base |
list_views | List only the views of a table (subset of describe_table) |
search_records | Keyword search across one or more fields |
Write Actions (14)
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
create_comment | Post a comment on a record |
create_field | Add a new field to a table |
create_record | Create a single record |
create_records | Create up to 10 records in one call |
create_table | Create a new table in a base |
delete_comment | Delete a comment |
delete_record | Delete a single record by id |
delete_records | Delete up to 10 records by id in one call |
update_comment | Edit a comment |
update_field | Rename or re-describe an existing field |
update_record | PATCH (merge) a single record |
update_records | PATCH (merge) up to 10 records in one call |
update_table | Update a table's name or description |
upload_attachment | Upload an attachment to an attachment field on a record |
Control What Your AI Can Do
You decide what AI agents can do with each connected account:
- Turn individual actions on or off for every connected account, so agents only see the actions you allow.
- Connect as Read-only or Read & Write. A read-only connection can only enable read actions.
- Destructive actions stay off by default. Actions such as deletes are disabled until an admin enables them.
- Team access per account. Restricted team members only use the accounts they are granted, with the read actions enabled on them.
Usage Examples
"List records in the Campaigns table where Status is Live""How many records are in the Leads table?""Create a record for a new lead"Pricing
The Airtable MCP server is included in every InsightfulPipe plan, together with all other MCP servers and the CLI. Plans start at $29.99/month, and you can try it for 7 days. See insightfulpipe.com/pricing for current plans.
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Resources
Support
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- Email: support@insightfulpipe.com
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License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is Airtable MCP by InsightfulPipe?
Hosted Airtable MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, with each action switched per account.
How do I install Airtable MCP by InsightfulPipe?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http airtable-mcp-by-insightfulpipe 'https://airtable.insightfulmcp.com/'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Airtable MCP by InsightfulPipe need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Airtable MCP by InsightfulPipe open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Airtable MCP by InsightfulPipe?
It is published by Insightful-Pipe. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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