• UPDATE
  • APPEND
  • REVIEW
  • SYNC

How to update spreadsheet data with your AI

Connect Rows to your AI client once. From then on, you can modify your tables just by asking.

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Short answer

How can I change my Rows data using AI?

You can tell your agent to overwrite specific cell ranges or add new rows to your existing tables. This lets you manage your data without manual entry.

Where your changes land.

Data outcomes

Your AI performs one of these actions based on your request.

UPDATE

Modified cell values

The AI overwrites specific cells with new information. This is how you fix errors or update statuses in a range.

APPEND

New table rows

Your agent adds a new row to the bottom of your table. Use this to log new entries or add items to a list.

REVIEW

Human oversight

If a request is too vague, the AI will ask you for clarification. You decide when a change is actually made.

SYNC

Live updates

Changes happen directly in your Rows tables. Your spreadsheet stays current as the AI executes your commands.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent translates your instructions into direct spreadsheet operations.

  1. Locate data

    The AI identifies the specific table or cell range you want to change.

    update_range_values

  2. Overwrite cells

    The AI replaces existing values in your spreadsheet with the new data you provided.

    update_range_values

  3. Add rows

    The AI appends a new row of information to the end of your table.

    append_values_to_table

  4. Finalize changes

    The AI applies the updates to your Rows table and confirms the action is complete.

    update_range_valuesappend_values_to_table

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these into your chat to begin.

Starting points

Replace the names in quotes with your actual sheet or table names.

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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  • Update the status in the 'Sales Tracker' sheet to 'Paid' for row 10.

  • Add a new row to my 'Inventory' table with the name 'Blue Pen' and quantity '15'.

  • Change the value in cell C5 of the 'Budget' sheet to 500.

  • Append a new entry to the 'Client List' table for Sarah Miller with email sarah@example.com.

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Start here

Connect Rows once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete rows or columns?

    No. The AI can only update existing values or add new rows.

  • 02

    Can the AI change cell colors or fonts?

    No. The AI only modifies the data inside the cells.

  • 03

    Does the AI need me to have the sheet open?

    No. The AI works with the data through the connection in the background.

  • 04

    Can I update a whole range of cells at once?

    Yes. You can tell the AI to update a specific range of cells in one command.

  • 05

    What if the AI picks the wrong row?

    The AI will ask you to clarify if your instruction is unclear before it makes the change.

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