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How to update project statuses with your AI

Connect Baserow to your AI client once. After that, you can manage your entire database through a simple chat interface.

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Short answer

How can I update Baserow statuses using AI?

Your AI searches your Baserow tables to find the exact records you're looking for and then modifies the status columns for you. This replaces the need to hunt through rows and manually click dropdown menus. You'll see how the AI handles the lookup and the update process below.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI moves information between these states based on your instructions.

FOUND

Targeted record lookup

The AI scans your Baserow tables to identify the specific rows that match your criteria. You get certainty that the right project is being targeted.

UPDATED

Status field changes

The AI modifies the status column for the identified rows. Your spreadsheet stays current without manual data entry.

VERIFIED

Data integrity check

The AI confirms the change was successful in the table. You receive a direct confirmation that the status is now correct.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You decide which records actually need a status change. The AI only acts on the specific rows you've identified through chat.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a status change.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of navigating your database structure.

  1. Identify the rows

    The AI looks through your Baserow table to find rows that match your description, like a specific project name or ID.

    list_rows

  2. Select the target

    Once the rows are found, the AI isolates the specific record ID needed for the modification.

    list_rows

  3. Modify the status

    The AI sends the new status value to the specific row in your Baserow table.

    update_row

  4. Confirm the update

    The AI verifies the row has been updated and reports back to you.

    update_row

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in Baserow.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual Baserow table names and status values.

Baserow Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0Bte2TwwdsjYuutsv8sPzXLy42nXv8jlCj2X7Sui/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Baserow capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "baserow-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0Bte2TwwdsjYuutsv8sPzXLy42nXv8jlCj2X7Sui/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find the row in my 'Project Tracker' table where the name is 'Website Redesign' and change the status to 'Completed'.

  • In my 'Task List' table, find all rows where the priority is 'High' and set their status to 'In Progress'.

  • Look at my 'Client Leads' table and update the status to 'Contacted' for the row with ID 452.

  • Find the project in my 'Active Jobs' table named 'Q4 Audit' and change its status to 'On Hold'.

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Connect Baserow once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start chatting with your data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete rows in my Baserow table?

    No. The AI can only list rows and update existing ones. It cannot delete any data.

  • 02

    Will the AI change my column headers?

    No. The AI only modifies the values within the status fields of existing rows.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which row to update?

    The AI uses the information you provide in your prompt to find the correct row ID through the table.

  • 04

    Can I update multiple rows at once?

    Yes. If you tell the AI to find all rows matching a certain criteria, it can update them one by one.

  • 05

    Does the AI need my Baserow password?

    No. You connect via a secure method that keeps your login credentials encrypted and private.

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