Airtable

Data & APIs

Browse Airtable bases and tables, inspect records, create records, and manage fields, comments, and table actions via the Airtable API. Use this skill when users want to read or write data in Airtable, manage base schemas, or automate record operations.

Install

openclaw skills install airtable-records

Airtable

Work with Airtable from chat — browse bases and tables, read and create records, manage fields, comments, and table operations via the Airtable API with OAuth authentication.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure Airtable API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps

Step 1: Install	Step 2: Pair Account	Step 3: Connect Airtable
		App-specific connection GIF coming soon
Run the install command in OpenClaw	Sign in and approve the device	Open the dashboard and connect Airtable

How It Works

┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│ Airtable API     │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)     │     │   (Bases/Records)│
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin    │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device       │                       │
         │  3. Connect Airtable  │                       │
         │                       │  4. Secure Token      │
         │                       │  5. Proxy Requests    │
         │                       │                       │
         ▼                       ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │ Airtable│
   │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │ Bases   │
   └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for Airtable again."

Quick Start

# List all accessible bases
clawlink_call_tool --tool "airtable_list_bases" --params '{}'

# Get base schema (tables and fields)
clawlink_call_tool --tool "airtable_get_base_schema" --params '{"base_id": "YOUR_BASE_ID"}'

# List records from a table
clawlink_call_tool --tool "airtable_list_records" --params '{"base_id": "YOUR_BASE_ID", "table_id": "YOUR_TABLE_ID", "max_records": 20}'

Authentication

All Airtable tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected Airtable account.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every Airtable API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected

Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=airtable and connect Airtable.
Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management

List Connections

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for airtable in the list.

Verify Connection

clawlink_list_tools --integration airtable

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for Airtable.

Reconnect

If Airtable tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=airtable
After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration airtable

Security& Permissions

Access is scoped to the bases and tables accessible to the connected Airtable account.
All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Before executing any create, update, or delete call, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user.
Destructive actions (delete record, delete multiple records, delete field) are marked as high-impact and must be confirmed.
Record deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

Tool Reference

Base & Schema Operations

Tool	Description	Mode
`airtable_list_bases`	List all Airtable bases accessible to the authenticated user	Read
`airtable_get_base_schema`	Get detailed schema for a base including tables and fields	Read
`airtable_create_base`	Create a new Airtable base with tables and fields	Write
`airtable_create_table`	Add a new table to an existing base	Write
`airtable_update_table`	Update table name, description, or date dependency settings	Write

Record Operations

Tool	Description	Mode
`airtable_list_records`	List records from a table with filtering, sorting, and pagination	Read
`airtable_get_record`	Retrieve a specific record by its record ID	Read
`airtable_create_records`	Create up to 10 new records in a table	Write
`airtable_create_record_from_natural_language`	Create a record from a natural language description	Write
`airtable_update_record`	Update specific fields of an existing record	Write
`airtable_update_multiple_records`	Update up to 10 records with partial field modifications	Write
`airtable_delete_record`	Permanently delete a single record	Write
`airtable_delete_multiple_records`	Delete up to 10 records in one operation	Write

Field Operations

Tool	Description	Mode
`airtable_create_field`	Add a new field to a table	Write
`airtable_update_field`	Update a field's name or description	Write

Comment Operations

Tool	Description	Mode
`airtable_list_comments`	List comments on a specific record	Read
`airtable_create_comment`	Add a comment to a record, with optional threaded replies	Write
`airtable_update_comment`	Update an existing comment's text	Write
`airtable_delete_comment`	Delete a comment from a record	Write

Attachment Operations

Tool	Description	Mode
`airtable_upload_attachment`	Upload a file attachment to a record field (base64-encoded)	Write

User Info

Tool	Description	Mode
`airtable_get_user_info`	Get the authenticated user's ID and permission scopes	Read

Code Examples

List records from a table

clawlink_call_tool --tool "airtable_list_records" \
  --params '{
    "base_id": "appXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "table_id": "tblXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "max_records": 20
  }'

Create a new record

clawlink_call_tool --tool "airtable_create_records" \
  --params '{
    "base_id": "appXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "table_id": "tblXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "records": [
      {
        "fields": {
          "Name": "Alice Johnson",
          "Email": "alice@example.com",
          "Status": "Active"
        }
      }
    ]
  }'

Update a record

clawlink_call_tool --tool "airtable_update_record" \
  --params '{
    "base_id": "appXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "table_id": "tblXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "record_id": "recXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "fields": {
      "Status": "Completed",
      "Notes": "Updated via ClawLink"
    }
  }'

Add a comment to a record

clawlink_call_tool --tool "airtable_create_comment" \
  --params '{
    "base_id": "appXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "table_id": "tblXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "record_id": "recXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
    "text": "This record needs review - please check the details."
  }'

Discovery Workflow

Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Airtable is connected.
Call clawlink_list_tools --integration airtable to see the live catalog.
Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration airtable.
If no Airtable tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=airtable.

Execution Workflow

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → search → describe → call                    │
│                                                             │
│  Example: List bases → Get schema → List records → Show    │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                   │
│  list → get → describe → preview → confirm → call          │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Describe tool → Preview changes → User approves   │
│           → Execute update                                  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes

Base IDs start with app (e.g., appXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). Table IDs start with tbl. Record IDs start with rec.
Empty field values are not returned in API responses.
Attachments must be provided as base64-encoded strings.
Rate limit: 5 requests per second per base.
Maximum 10 records can be created or updated in a single batch operation.
Comments support threaded replies via parentCommentId.

Error Handling

Status / Error	Meaning
Tool not found	The tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with `clawlink_list_tools --integration airtable`.
Missing connection	Airtable is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=airtable.
`NOT_FOUND`	Base, table, or record does not exist. Check the IDs.
`INVALID_PERMISSIONS`	The authenticated user lacks permission for this operation.
`INVALIDArgument`	Invalid parameter or missing required field. Review the tool schema with `clawlink_describe_tool`.
`RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED`	Too many requests. Wait and retry.
Write rejected	User did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:
```
openclaw plugins list
```
If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

If a fresh chat does not help, run:

openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call

Ensure the integration slug is exactly airtable.
Use clawlink_describe_tool to verify parameter names and types before calling.
For write operations, always call clawlink_preview_tool first.

Resources

Airtable API Documentation
Airtable Base Schema
Airtable Records
ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=airtable-records
ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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Airtable

Install

Airtable

Setup in 3 Steps

How It Works

Install

Quick Start

Authentication

Getting Connected

Connection Management

List Connections

Verify Connection

Reconnect

Security& Permissions

Tool Reference

Base & Schema Operations

Record Operations

Field Operations

Comment Operations

Attachment Operations

User Info

Code Examples

List records from a table

Create a new record

Update a record

Add a comment to a record

Discovery Workflow

Execution Workflow

Notes

Error Handling

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call

Resources

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