Rowbound
Open-source CLI and MCP server for Google Sheets enrichment — waterfalls, conditions, HTTP API integrations
What is Rowbound?
Rowbound is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to open-source cli and mcp server for google sheets enrichment — waterfalls, conditions, http api integrations
Open-source CLI and MCP server for Google Sheets enrichment — waterfalls, conditions, HTTP API integrations
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Open-source CLI and MCP server for Google Sheets enrichment
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx rowboundConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Rowbound
Rowbound is an open-source CLI and MCP server that adds data enrichment pipelines directly to Google Sheets. It lets you define waterfall enrichment steps — calling external HTTP APIs, running AI models, applying conditional logic, and pulling data from other sheets — and then execute those pipelines row by row. Teams use it to enrich lead lists, automate data augmentation, and trigger spreadsheet workflows through natural language via Claude or other MCP clients.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 22 or later installed
- Google Workspace CLI (gws) installed and authenticated for Sheets access
- A Google account with the target spreadsheet accessible
- API keys for any external HTTP APIs you plan to call in your enrichment pipelines
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop (optional — the CLI works standalone)
Install the Google Workspace CLI and authenticate
Rowbound uses gws to read and write Google Sheets. Install it globally and complete the OAuth login flow.
npm install -g @googleworkspace/cli && gws auth setup && gws auth loginInstall Rowbound globally
Install the Rowbound CLI from npm. This also provides the 'rowbound mcp' command used to start the MCP server.
npm install -g github:eliasstravik/rowboundInitialize a pipeline on your spreadsheet
Pass your Google Sheets spreadsheet ID (from its URL) to create the initial pipeline configuration sheet.
rowbound init <your-spreadsheet-id>Set API keys for enrichment steps
Store credentials for the external APIs your pipeline will call. These are saved globally and referenced by name in your pipeline config.
rowbound env set API_KEY=your_key_hereRun the pipeline (dry-run first)
Preview which cells would be updated without writing anything. Remove --dry-run when you are ready to apply changes.
rowbound run <your-spreadsheet-id> --dry-runAdd the MCP server to Claude Desktop
Start Rowbound as an MCP server so Claude can manage pipelines, run enrichments, and query run history through natural language.
{
"mcpServers": {
"rowbound": {
"command": "rowbound",
"args": ["mcp"]
}
}
}Rowbound Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration that starts Rowbound in MCP server mode. The gws authentication state is inherited from the system, so no additional credentials are needed in the config.
{
"mcpServers": {
"rowbound": {
"command": "rowbound",
"args": ["mcp"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Manage Google Sheets enrichment pipelines through natural language when Rowbound is connected as an MCP server.
- "Initialize a Rowbound pipeline on spreadsheet 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms"
- "Run the enrichment pipeline and show me a dry-run preview of changes"
- "Add a new HTTP API action that calls api.clearbit.com/v2/people/find for each email in column B"
- "Start watching the spreadsheet for new rows and enrich them automatically"
- "Show me the run history for the last 10 pipeline executions"Troubleshooting Rowbound
Authentication fails when running rowbound init — 'not logged in' error
Run 'gws auth login' again to refresh the Google OAuth token. If this is the first time, run 'gws auth setup' first to configure the OAuth credentials before logging in.
Pipeline runs but external API calls return authentication errors
Verify the API key was saved with 'rowbound env list'. Key names in your pipeline config must exactly match what was set with 'rowbound env set'. For local development with HTTP (non-HTTPS) endpoints, set ROWBOUND_ALLOW_HTTP=true in your environment.
rowbound command not found after npm install
Ensure your global npm bin directory is on your PATH. Run 'npm bin -g' to find it and add it to your PATH in ~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc. Alternatively use 'npx rowbound mcp' in the args array of your MCP client config.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rowbound
What is Rowbound?
Rowbound is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that open-source cli and mcp server for google sheets enrichment — waterfalls, conditions, http api integrations It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Rowbound?
Follow the installation instructions on the Rowbound GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Rowbound?
Rowbound works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Rowbound free to use?
Yes, Rowbound is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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