How to Use the Baserow MCP in Claude

Q: How does Claude Desktop know which fields to use when I create a new Baserow row?

Your agent can use the listfields tool first to check the table's schema. This tells it the correct field names and data types, so it can build a valid request to create the row in Baserow.

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Find What You Need in Baserow

Use `list_databases`, `list_tables`, and `list_rows` to ask your agent for data. You can ask for a specific record with `get_row` without ever opening the Baserow UI. It's faster than clicking through pages of tables. Once you have the data, Claude can summarize it, format it into a report, or answer questions based on the live records. It's a direct line from your database to your chat window, which makes getting answers simple.

Create and Modify Records on the Fly

This MCP server lets your agent change your data with `create_row`, `update_row`, and `delete_row`. Just tell Claude to "add a new bug report" or "change the status of task #123 to done". It figures out the right tool to call. You'll find this useful for quick updates while you work. Instead of switching apps to log a note or update a project tracker, you just type a request. It keeps you in the flow.

Inspect Your Baserow Schema in Claude

The `list_fields` and `list_views` tools let your agent understand your database structure. You can ask "what columns are in the users table?" and get an immediate, accurate answer. It's like having interactive API docs. Knowing the schema helps your agent make smarter calls to other tools. It won't try to update a field that doesn't exist or use the wrong data type. This reduces errors and makes your agent more reliable when working with Baserow.

Setup guide

Set up Baserow MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Baserow MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Baserow MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under baserow-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "baserow-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Baserow MCP in Claude Desktop

You have two options. For local development, you can install it as a Desktop Extension or add it to your config file. For use in the browser at claude.ai, just paste the server URL into the Custom Connectors settings.

Yes. The Claude Web connector works on all plans, including the free tier. The Desktop app extensions are also available to all users.

The Desktop app runs the MCP server locally on your machine, which is great for accessing databases on localhost. The web version connects to a remote server, which means zero installation and you can use it from any device.

Your agent can use the `list_fields` tool first to check the table's schema. This tells it the correct field names and data types, so it can build a valid request to create the row in Baserow.

Yes. The server acts as a pass-through. It sends your request to Baserow and the response back to your agent without storing your row data. Vinkius manages the secure connection, but your data is your own.

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