Airtable MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Airtable in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add airtable -e AIRTABLE_API_KEY=... -- npx -y airtable-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "airtable": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "airtable-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIRTABLE_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add airtable -e AIRTABLE_API_KEY=... -- docker run -i --rm -e AIRTABLE_API_KEY docker.io/domdomegg/airtable-mcp-server:1.14.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "airtable": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "AIRTABLE_API_KEY",
        "docker.io/domdomegg/airtable-mcp-server:1.14.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIRTABLE_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/domdomegg/airtable-mcp-server/releases/download/v1.14.0/airtable-mcp-server.mcpb

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download airtable-mcp-server.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Airtable MCP server do?

Airtable database integration with schema inspection, read and write capabilities.

Is the Airtable MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Airtable run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Airtable to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add airtable -e AIRTABLE_API_KEY=... -- npx -y airtable-mcp-server

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