• SEARCH
  • EDIT
  • VIEW
  • REVIEW

How to query and update Kintone records with your AI

Connect your AI to Kintone once. After that, you can pull specific data or change record values just by asking.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to manage Kintone data?

You can ask your AI to find specific rows or change values in your Kintone apps. It uses your natural language to trigger data lookups and record edits. You'll see exactly how it handles these requests below.

Data outcomes

What you get from your AI.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of searching and editing.

SEARCH

Find specific data

The AI scans your Kintone apps to find the exact records you need. You get the information without manual filtering.

EDIT

Update existing entries

Tell your AI what to change, and it updates the record for you. This keeps your database current without opening the Kintone UI.

VIEW

Check single records

Your agent can pull up the full details of a specific entry. It reads the data and presents it to you immediately.

REVIEW

Human oversight

The AI presents the changes it wants to make. You decide if the update is correct before it becomes permanent.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI follows a logical path to find and modify your Kintone information.

  1. Locate records

    The AI searches through your Kintone apps to find the right data points based on your request.

    list_records

  2. Pull details

    Once it finds a match, the AI grabs the full contents of that specific entry.

    get_record

  3. Apply changes

    The AI takes your instructions and pushes the new values into the existing Kintone fields.

    update_records

  4. Confirm accuracy

    The AI verifies the record state to ensure the update matches your intent.

    get_record

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Kintone data.

Starting points

These are examples. Swap out the bracketed text with your actual Kintone app names or field values.

Kintone Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HMLzKhFrcLwYKlcutwwiGARBRuKkzqr9WvFbZKff/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 — Kintone capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kintone-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HMLzKhFrcLwYKlcutwwiGARBRuKkzqr9WvFbZKff/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all records in the 'Sales' app where the status is 'Pending'.

  • Get the details for the record in 'Inventory' with ID 12345.

  • Update the 'Customer' record to change the shipping address to 123 Maple St.

  • List all entries in the 'Project Tracker' app that were created last week.

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Start here

Connect Kintone once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start chatting with your data in any compatible client.

Connect Kintone to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete records in Kintone?

    No. This MCP only has tools to list, get, and update records. It cannot delete anything.

  • 02

    Will the AI change my data without me knowing?

    No. Your AI client will show you the proposed changes or the data it found before you proceed.

  • 03

    Can I create brand new records?

    No. The current tools only allow for updating existing records or retrieving information.

  • 04

    Does the AI see all my Kintone apps?

    The AI can access any app that your connected account has permission to view.

  • 05

    Can the AI perform complex math on my records?

    The AI can read the numbers in your records and perform calculations in the chat, but it only updates the specific fields you tell it to change.

  • More questions about Kintone? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Kintone Connector can do

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