How do I get a Baserow API Token?

Log in to your Baserow workspace, go to **Database Settings > API Tokens** (or Workspace Settings > API Tokens), click **Create Token**, give it a name and set the permissions (create, read, update, delete) for specific tables. Copy the token immediately — it won't be shown again.

Can I create and update rows programmatically?

Yes! Use `create_row` with the table ID and a JSON object of field_name: value pairs. Use `update_row` with the table ID, row ID and the fields to update. First use `list_fields` to discover the available field names and their types for the table.

Can I filter rows by field values?

Yes! The `list_rows` tool supports pagination and ordering. Use the `page` and `size` parameters for pagination, and `order_by` to sort by any field (prefix with `-` for descending). The underlying API also supports field-level filtering through the filter parameter.

What field types does Baserow support?

Baserow supports: text, number, boolean, date, long_text, email, url, single_select, multiple_select, link_row (relationships), file, rating, formula, lookup, rollup, last_modified and created_on fields. Use `list_fields` to see the exact types in your table.

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "baserow": {
      // Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Baserow MCP Server

Connect your Baserow databases to any AI agent and take full control of your data through natural conversation.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Baserow to your AI workflow. Add the Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 10 tools in the chat interface — ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Database Discovery — List all databases and tables the token has access to with their schemas
Schema Exploration — Browse table fields (columns) with their types (text, number, boolean, date, select, etc.)
Row Operations — List, create, update and delete rows with full CRUD support
Filtered Queries — Query rows with pagination, ordering and field-based filtering
View Management — List configured views (grid, gallery, kanban, form, calendar) with their filter and sort rules

The Baserow MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Baserow to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Baserow MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Baserow

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat — your 10 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Baserow MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Baserow through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client — it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage — your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to the Vinkius Edge network

Baserow + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Baserow MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies — all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Baserow MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Baserow to Claude Desktop via MCP:

create_row

Requires the table ID and a JSON object with field_name: value pairs matching the table schema. Use list_fields to discover available field names. Returns the created row with its ID and all field values. Create a new row in a Baserow table

delete_row

Provide the table ID and row ID. WARNING: this action is irreversible. Delete a row from a Baserow table

get_row

Field names are returned in user-readable format. Provide the table ID and row ID. Get a specific row from a Baserow table

get_table

Provide the table ID from list_tables. Get details for a specific Baserow table

list_databases

Each database shows its ID, name, workspace and creation date. Use this to discover available databases before querying their tables. List all Baserow databases

list_fields

Each field shows its ID, name, type (text, number, boolean, date, single_select, long_text, link_row, file, etc.), order and required status. Use this to understand the data schema before querying or creating rows. List fields (columns) of a Baserow table

list_rows

Optionally filter by field values (using user_field_names) and set page/size for pagination. Results include count, next/previous page URLs and the rows array. Use field names (not IDs) for readable results. List rows in a Baserow table

list_tables

Each table shows its ID, name, database, field count and creation date. Use this to discover the data schema before querying rows. List all tables accessible in Baserow

list_views

Each view shows its ID, name, type, filter settings and sort rules. Useful for understanding how data is organized and filtered in the UI. List views configured for a Baserow table

update_row

Requires the table ID, row ID and a JSON object with field_name: value pairs for the fields to update. Only provided fields will be modified. Use list_fields to discover available field names. Update an existing row in a Baserow table

Example Prompts for Baserow in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Baserow immediately.

"List all tables in my Baserow workspace."

"Show me all rows in the Tasks table where Status is 'In Progress'."

"Create a new task called 'Review PR #234' assigned to Alice with status 'To Do'."

Troubleshooting Baserow MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Baserow to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting — wait a few seconds.

Baserow + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Baserow MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully — if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL — Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.