• RESEARCH
  • DEBUGGING
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve user metadata with your AI

Connect Formbricks once. After that, your AI can pull specific user details and custom attributes whenever you need them.

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Short answer

How can I get user attributes from Formbricks using AI?

Your AI uses the Formbricks MCP to fetch individual profiles or list all users. This lets you query custom metadata to find specific patterns or debug user issues. You'll see how the data flows below.

Data outcomes

Where your data lands.

The AI moves data from Formbricks into your active chat session.

RESEARCH

User profile context

The AI pulls custom attributes to help you understand user segments. You get the specific metadata needed for research.

DEBUGGING

Identify user issues

The AI finds specific people based on their attributes. This helps you pinpoint exactly which users are hitting specific friction points.

ANALYSIS

Attribute summaries

The AI looks at the list of people to find trends in your custom fields. You get a clear picture of your user base.

HUMAN

Manual verification

The AI provides the raw data, but you decide if the findings match your research goals. You remain in control of the final interpretation.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for user data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and your Formbricks database.

  1. Locate users

    The AI scans your Formbricks account to find the right people or groups.

    list_people

  2. Fetch specific details

    Once a user is identified, the AI pulls their full profile and custom metadata.

    get_person

  3. Filter attributes

    The AI looks through the retrieved metadata to find the specific fields you asked about.

    get_person

  4. Report findings

    The AI presents the user data in your chat window in a readable format.

    list_people

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Formbricks data.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual Formbricks attribute names or user identifiers.

Formbricks Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Hi3Xocz8Qrn9hhteWfbmlabe8bWH6WqaL5Gbut0K/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 — Formbricks capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "formbricks-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Hi3Xocz8Qrn9hhteWfbmlabe8bWH6WqaL5Gbut0K/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all people in my Formbricks account so I can see who is active.

  • Get the profile for the user with the email user@example.com.

  • Find all users who have the 'plan_type' attribute set to 'premium'.

  • Show me the custom metadata for the person with ID 12345.

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Start here

Connect Formbricks once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI about your users.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change user attributes in Formbricks?

    No. The AI can only read and retrieve existing user data.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete users from my Formbricks account?

    No. This MCP is read-only and cannot perform deletions or modifications.

  • 03

    How does the AI find a specific person?

    The AI uses the available tools to search through your people list or fetch a profile by a specific identifier.

  • 04

    Can I ask for specific custom fields?

    Yes. Once the AI retrieves a person's profile, it can read any custom attributes attached to that user.

  • 05

    Does the AI see all my Formbricks data?

    The AI only accesses the data it needs to answer your specific request through the provided tools.

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