How to Use the Retable MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop handle complex relational lookups in Retable?

Yes. Claude Desktop uses gettable and listrecords to read your relational schemas and link records across different tables. Your agent automatically traces these connections during your chat.

Run Retable database operations directly inside Claude Desktop to read, update, and manage your relational spreadsheets in real time.

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Explore your Retable projects inside Claude Desktop

This MCP Server uses `list_projects` and `list_tables` to let Claude Desktop read the exact structure of your Retable workspace. Your agent pulls your active spreadsheets and lists their tables directly in the chat, keeping you informed of your schema. You do not need to click around the web UI to find table structures anymore. Instead, ask your desktop agent to inspect a project, and it pulls the layout so you can plan your next data entry step.

Modify records directly from your chat window

The server invokes `create_record` and `update_record` to write new rows or modify existing cells in your Retable sheets. Claude Desktop handles the payload formatting, inserting clean data points into your tables based on your conversation. When you need to purge outdated entries, the agent runs `delete_record` to clean up your tables instantly. You maintain full control over your relational spreadsheet rows without manual copy-pasting.

Verify connection status and pull records on demand

Checking your API link is straightforward with `check_retable_status`, while `list_records` and `get_record` pull the exact spreadsheet rows you need. Claude Desktop displays this live data in clean markdown tables so you can review your inventory or project status. This setup removes the friction of switching tabs to check if your API token works or if a row exists. Your desktop chat becomes a direct terminal to your relational Retable databases using this MCP integration.

Setup guide

Set up Retable MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Retable MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Retable MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under retable-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "retable-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Retable MCP in Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop, go to Settings, and select Developer to edit your config file. Add the server under the mcpServers block with your Vinkius connection details, then restart the app.

Yes. Claude Desktop uses `get_table` and `list_records` to read your relational schemas and link records across different tables. Your agent automatically traces these connections during your chat.

You need an active Retable API key, which is available on their standard API-enabled plans. The connection itself runs through our managed gateway with a single endpoint token.

Yes, you can connect the server as a custom connector in your browser settings. Paste your remote MCP server HTTPS URL from Vinkius, authenticate, and start querying your tables.

Your spreadsheet records, projects, and cell values are never stored on our servers. Vinkius runs this connector in an isolated sandbox, acting as a secure proxy that passes raw API payloads directly to Claude Desktop over an encrypted connection.

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