• DATA PULL
  • ANALYSIS
  • REPORTING
  • HUMAN

How to extract spreadsheet values with your AI

Connect your Rows workspace once. After that, your agent can read any cell or range you point it toward.

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Short answer

How do I pull data from Rows into my AI chat?

Your AI uses the Rows MCP to grab specific cell ranges or individual cells from your spreadsheets. You just name the sheet and the range, and the data becomes part of your chat context. This allows for immediate analysis of your live numbers.

Data outcomes

Where your data goes.

The AI pulls the numbers and text you need so you can stop copying and pasting.

DATA PULL

Instant context

The AI reads specific cell ranges to understand your current numbers. You get the exact values needed for your questions.

ANALYSIS

Smart insights

Once the data is in the chat, your agent can spot trends or calculate totals. It works directly with your live Rows data.

REPORTING

Drafting summaries

The AI uses the pulled values to write emails or reports. It turns raw spreadsheet rows into readable text.

HUMAN

Manual review

You check the AI's interpretation of the spreadsheet. You stay in control of the final decisions and any edits.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your spreadsheet and your conversation.

  1. Locate the data

    Your agent identifies the specific spreadsheet and the exact cells you want to look at.

    get_range_values

  2. Read cell details

    The AI pulls the specific content and formatting from individual cells to ensure accuracy.

    get_range_cells

  3. Process the values

    The agent takes the raw numbers or text and prepares them for your specific question.

    get_range_values

  4. Answer your request

    The AI provides the final analysis or summary based on the data it just read.

    get_range_cells

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Rows data.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual sheet names and cell coordinates.

Rows Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_na5EJevA6dRj1IgD5RyCaftFGBxvvG6lauJWBfdE/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 — Rows capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rows-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_na5EJevA6dRj1IgD5RyCaftFGBxvvG6lauJWBfdE/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get the values from the range A1:C10 in my 'Q4 Sales' sheet.

  • Read the cells in the 'Inventory' sheet from B2 to B20 and tell me which items are low.

  • Pull the data from the 'Marketing Spend' sheet, range D5:F15, and summarize the totals.

  • Look at the values in the 'User Growth' sheet in range A1:A50 and find the average.

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Start here

Connect Rows once, then ask.

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

Connect Rows to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my Rows spreadsheet?

    No. This MCP is designed to read data from your workspace, not write or change it.

  • 02

    Does the AI see my entire spreadsheet at once?

    No. The AI only sees the specific ranges or cells you explicitly tell it to look at.

  • 03

    Can I use this with any spreadsheet tool?

    No. This specific connector is built only for Rows.

  • 04

    Will the AI delete any of my rows?

    No. The tools provided only allow for reading data, so your spreadsheet remains untouched.

  • 05

    Do I need to export my data to a CSV first?

    No. The AI pulls the live data directly from your Rows workspace.

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