MCP Baserow
MCP server for Baserow API integration - Enable AI assistants to interact with Baserow databases
What is MCP Baserow?
MCP Baserow is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server for baserow api integration - enable ai assistants to interact with baserow databases
MCP server for Baserow API integration - Enable AI assistants to interact with Baserow databases
This server falls under the Databases category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- MCP server for Baserow API integration - Enable AI assistant
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-baserowConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MCP Baserow
mcp-baserow is a TypeScript MCP server that connects AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to Baserow, the open-source no-code database platform. It exposes 19 tools covering authentication, workspace management, database operations, table management, and full row-level CRUD with support for filtering, sorting, and batch operations. You can interact with Baserow databases entirely through natural language, automating data entry, running queries, and managing your no-code backend without opening the Baserow UI.
Prerequisites
- Node.js v22 or higher installed
- npm installed alongside Node.js
- A Baserow account (cloud at baserow.io or self-hosted instance)
- Baserow credentials: username/email and password, or a pre-generated API token
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf as your MCP-compatible client
Clone the repository
Clone the mcp-baserow repository to a permanent location. The MCP configuration will reference files in this directory, so do not delete it after setup.
git clone https://github.com/ayyazzafar/mcp-baserow.git
cd mcp-baserowInstall dependencies and build
Install npm dependencies and compile the TypeScript source to JavaScript.
npm install
npm run buildCreate the environment configuration file
Create a .env file in the repository root with your Baserow credentials. Username/password authentication is recommended as it supports automatic token refresh. The BASEROW_API_URL is optional and defaults to the public Baserow cloud.
# .env file in mcp-baserow directory
[email protected]
BASEROW_PASSWORD=your-password
# Optional: only needed for self-hosted instances
BASEROW_API_URL=https://your-baserow-instance.comVerify the start script is executable
The MCP server is launched via a start.sh script. Ensure it has execute permissions.
chmod +x start.sh
# Test it runs without errors (Ctrl+C to stop)
./start.shConfigure your MCP client
Add mcp-baserow to your Claude Desktop or other MCP client configuration file. Point the command to the absolute path of start.sh in your cloned repository.
Restart your MCP client and test
After saving the config, restart Claude Desktop. Ask Claude to list your Baserow workspaces to verify the connection is working correctly.
MCP Baserow Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration pointing to the start.sh script. Replace the path with the actual absolute path to your cloned repository.
{
"mcpServers": {
"baserow": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/mcp-baserow/start.sh"
}
}
}Prompts to try
These commands use the 19 tools exposed by the server including workspace, database, table, and row management.
- "List all my Baserow workspaces and the databases in each one."
- "Create a new database called 'Marketing Campaigns' in my main workspace."
- "Add a row to the Tasks table with title 'Review Q4 report', status 'In Progress'."
- "Show me all rows in the Customers table where the country is 'Germany'."
- "Batch delete all rows in the Archive table that have status 'Completed'."Troubleshooting MCP Baserow
Authentication fails with 'invalid credentials' error
Double-check the BASEROW_USERNAME and BASEROW_PASSWORD values in your .env file. The username is your email address, not a display name. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you must use a Database Token instead — generate one in Baserow under Settings → API tokens and set it as BASEROW_API_TOKEN in the .env file.
start.sh: permission denied when Claude Desktop tries to launch the server
Run 'chmod +x /absolute/path/to/mcp-baserow/start.sh' to make the script executable. Also verify that Node.js v22+ is on the PATH accessible to Claude Desktop — this can differ from your terminal's PATH on macOS.
Self-hosted Baserow instance connection refused
Set BASEROW_API_URL in your .env to your instance URL including the protocol, e.g. https://baserow.mycompany.com. Do not include a trailing slash. Verify the URL is accessible: curl https://baserow.mycompany.com/api/user/token-auth/ should return a JSON response.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Baserow
What is MCP Baserow?
MCP Baserow is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server for baserow api integration - enable ai assistants to interact with baserow databases It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Baserow?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Baserow GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Baserow?
MCP Baserow works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Baserow free to use?
Yes, MCP Baserow is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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