@rashidazarang/airtable-mcp 1.4.0 → 1.6.0

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  - [Airtable API Documentation](https://airtable.com/developers/web/api/introduction)
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  - [JSON-RPC 2.0 Specification](https://www.jsonrpc.org/specification)
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  *Test environment: macOS, Node.js v23.9.0, Python 3.10.16*
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  *MCP version tested: 1.4.1*
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  [![smithery badge](https://smithery.ai/badge/@rashidazarang/airtable-mcp)](https://smithery.ai/server/@rashidazarang/airtable-mcp)
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  ![Airtable](https://img.shields.io/badge/Airtable-18BFFF?style=for-the-badge&logo=Airtable&logoColor=white)
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- [![MCP](https://img.shields.io/badge/MCP-1.2.4-green)](https://github.com/rashidazarang/airtable-mcp)
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+ [![MCP](https://img.shields.io/badge/MCP-1.6.0-green)](https://github.com/rashidazarang/airtable-mcp)
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  A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with your Airtable bases. Query, create, update, and delete records using natural language through a secure, standardized interface.
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  ## 🔒 Security Notice
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- **Important**: Version 1.2.4 includes critical security fixes. If you used this MCP before January 2025, please see [SECURITY_NOTICE.md](./SECURITY_NOTICE.md) for important information about token rotation.
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+ **Important**: Version 1.6.0 adds batch operations and attachment management with 33 total tools. Complete Airtable API coverage with advanced features.
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  ## ✨ Features
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  - 🔍 **Natural Language Queries** - Ask questions about your data in plain English
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  - 📊 **Full CRUD Operations** - Create, read, update, and delete records
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- - 🏗️ **Schema Management** - View and understand your base structure
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+ - 🪝 **Webhook Management** - Create and manage webhooks for real-time notifications
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+ - 🏗️ **Advanced Schema Management** - Create tables, fields, and manage base structure
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+ - 🔍 **Base Discovery** - Explore all accessible bases and their schemas
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+ - 🔧 **Field Management** - Add, modify, and remove fields programmatically
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  - 🔐 **Secure Authentication** - Uses environment variables for credentials
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  - 🚀 **Easy Setup** - Multiple installation options available
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  - ⚡ **Fast & Reliable** - Built with Node.js for optimal performance
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+ - 🎯 **33 Powerful Tools** - Complete Airtable API coverage with batch operations
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+ - 📎 **Attachment Management** - Upload files via URLs to attachment fields
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+ - ⚡ **Batch Operations** - Create, update, delete up to 10 records at once
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+ - 👥 **Collaboration Tools** - Manage base collaborators and shared views
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  ## 📋 Prerequisites
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  ### Step 1: Get Your Airtable Credentials
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  1. **Personal Access Token**: Visit [Airtable Account](https://airtable.com/account) → Create a token with the following scopes:
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- - `data.records:read`
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- - `schema.bases:read`
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+ - `data.records:read` - Read records from tables
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+ - `data.records:write` - Create, update, delete records
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+ - `schema.bases:read` - View table schemas
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+ - `schema.bases:write` - **New in v1.5.0** - Create/modify tables and fields
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+ - `webhook:manage` - (Optional) For webhook features
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  2. **Base ID**: Open your Airtable base and copy the ID from the URL:
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  ```
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  Once configured, you can interact with your Airtable data naturally:
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+ ### Basic Operations
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  "Show me all records in the Projects table"
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  "Create a new task with priority 'High' and due date tomorrow"
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  "Update the status of task ID rec123 to 'Completed'"
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  "What tables are in my base?"
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+ "Search for records where Status equals 'Active'"
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  ```
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- ## 🛠️ Available Tools
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+ ### Webhook Operations (v1.4.0+)
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+ ```
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+ "Create a webhook for my table that notifies https://my-app.com/webhook"
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+ "List all active webhooks in my base"
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+ "Show me the recent webhook payloads"
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+ "Delete webhook ach123xyz"
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+ ```
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+ ### Schema Management (v1.5.0+)
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+ ```
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+ "List all my accessible Airtable bases"
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+ "Show me the complete schema for this base"
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+ "Describe the Projects table with all field details"
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+ "Create a new table called 'Tasks' with Name, Priority, and Due Date fields"
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+ "Add a Status field to the existing Projects table"
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+ "What field types are available in Airtable?"
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+ ```
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+ ### Batch Operations & Attachments (v1.6.0+)
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+ ```
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+ "Create 5 new records at once in the Tasks table"
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+ "Update multiple records with new status values"
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+ "Delete these 3 records in one operation"
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+ "Attach this image URL to the record's photo field"
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+ "Who are the collaborators on this base?"
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+ "Show me all shared views in this base"
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+ ```
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+ ## 🛠️ Available Tools (33 Total)
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+ ### 📊 Data Operations (7 tools)
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- | `list_tables` | Get all tables in your base |
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- | `list_records` | Query records with optional filtering |
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- | `create_record` | Add new records to a table |
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+ | `list_tables` | Get all tables in your base with schema information |
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+ | `list_records` | Query records with optional filtering and pagination |
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+ | `get_record` | Retrieve a single record by ID |
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+ | `create_record` | Add new records to any table |
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+ | `update_record` | Modify existing record fields |
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+ | `search_records` | Advanced search with Airtable formulas and sorting |
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+ ### 🪝 Webhook Management (5 tools)
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+ | `list_webhooks` | View all webhooks configured for your base |
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+ | `create_webhook` | Set up real-time notifications for data changes |
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+ | `delete_webhook` | Remove webhook configurations |
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+ | `get_webhook_payloads` | Retrieve webhook notification history |
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+ | `refresh_webhook` | Extend webhook expiration time |
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+ ### 🔍 Schema Discovery (6 tools) - **New in v1.5.0**
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+ | `list_bases` | List all accessible Airtable bases with permissions |
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+ | `get_base_schema` | Get complete schema information for any base |
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+ | `describe_table` | Get detailed table info including all field specifications |
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+ | `list_field_types` | Reference guide for all available Airtable field types |
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+ | `get_table_views` | List all views for a specific table with configurations |
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+ | `create_table` | Create new tables with custom field definitions |
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+ | `update_table` | Modify table names and descriptions |
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+ | `delete_table` | Remove tables (with safety confirmation required) |
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+ ### 🔧 Field Management (3 tools) - **New in v1.5.0**
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+ | `create_field` | Add new fields to existing tables with all field types |
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+ | `update_field` | Modify field properties, names, and options |
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+ | `delete_field` | Remove fields (with safety confirmation required) |
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+ ### ⚡ Batch Operations (4 tools) - **New in v1.6.0**
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+ | `batch_create_records` | Create up to 10 records at once for better performance |
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+ | `batch_update_records` | Update up to 10 records simultaneously |
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+ | `batch_delete_records` | Delete up to 10 records in a single operation |
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+ | `batch_upsert_records` | Update existing or create new records based on key fields |
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+ ### 📎 Attachment Management (1 tool) - **New in v1.6.0**
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+ | `upload_attachment` | Attach files from public URLs to attachment fields |
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+ | `create_view` | Create new views (grid, form, calendar, etc.) with custom configurations |
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+ | `get_view_metadata` | Get detailed view information including filters and sorts |
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+ | `create_base` | Create new Airtable bases with initial table structures |
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+ | `list_collaborators` | View base collaborators and their permission levels |
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  ## 🧪 Testing
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  ```bash
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+ - All 33 tools with real API calls
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+ - Complete CRUD operations
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+ - Batch operations (create/update/delete multiple records)
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+ - Attachment management via URLs
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+ - Advanced view creation and metadata
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+ - Base management and collaboration tools
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+ - Webhook management
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  ## 🐛 Troubleshooting
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  ## 📚 Documentation
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+ - 🎆 [Release Notes v1.6.0](./RELEASE_NOTES_v1.6.0.md) - **Latest major release**
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+ - [Release Notes v1.5.0](./RELEASE_NOTES_v1.5.0.md)
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  - [Detailed Setup Guide](./CLAUDE_INTEGRATION.md)
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  - [Development Guide](./DEVELOPMENT.md)
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+ ## 📦 Version History
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+ - **v1.6.0** (2025-08-15) - 🎆 **Major release**: Added batch operations & attachment management (33 total tools)
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+ - **v1.5.0** (2025-08-15) - Added comprehensive schema management (23 total tools)
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+ - **v1.4.0** (2025-08-14) - Added webhook support and enhanced CRUD operations (12 tools)
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+ - **v1.2.4** (2025-08-12) - Security fixes and stability improvements
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+ - **v1.2.3** (2025-08-11) - Bug fixes and error handling
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+ # 🚀 Airtable MCP Server v1.5.0 Release Notes
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+ ## 🎯 Overview
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+ Version 1.5.0 represents a **major expansion** of the Airtable MCP Server, adding comprehensive schema management capabilities inspired by the best features from domdomegg's airtable-mcp-server while maintaining our unique webhook support. This release **doubles** the number of available tools from 12 to **23 tools**.
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+ ### 📊 Schema Discovery Tools (6 New Tools)
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+ | **Schema Management** | 0 | 11 | ✅ 11 new tools |
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+ - **Complete Base Discovery**: Find and explore all accessible bases
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+ - **Programmatic Table Creation**: Build tables through natural language
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+ - **Dynamic Field Management**: Add, modify, and remove fields as needed
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+ - **Comprehensive Field Reference**: Quick access to all available field types
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+ - `schema.bases:write` - Create, modify tables and fields (**New requirement**)
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+ - **Memory Usage**: Optimized for efficient schema operations
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+ This release incorporates community feedback and feature requests. The v1.5.0 implementation draws inspiration from domdomegg's airtable-mcp-server while maintaining our unique webhook capabilities and enhanced error handling.
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+ **GitHub**: https://github.com/rashidazarang/airtable-mcp
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+ **NPM**: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@rashidazarang/airtable-mcp
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+ **Issues**: https://github.com/rashidazarang/airtable-mcp/issues
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+ 🎉 **Thank you for using Airtable MCP Server!** This release makes it the most comprehensive Airtable integration available for AI assistants, combining powerful schema management with robust webhook support.
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+ 9. **`list_collaborators`** - View base collaboration details
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+ - Complete collaborator list with permission levels
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+ - User type identification (user, group, etc.)
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+ - Permission auditing and management
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+ - Security compliance support
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+ 10. **`list_shares`** - Manage shared view configurations
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+ - Public share URLs and settings
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+ - Share type and effectiveness status
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+ - View and table relationship mapping
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+ - Privacy and access control management
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+ ## 🔄 Enhanced Existing Features
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+
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+ ### Performance Improvements
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+ - **Batch Operations**: Up to 10x faster for bulk operations
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+ - **Error Handling**: More detailed error messages and validation
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+ - **API Efficiency**: Reduced API calls through intelligent batching
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+ ### Security Enhancements
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+ - **Input Validation**: Enhanced parameter validation for all new tools
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+ - **Permission Checking**: Better handling of permission-restricted operations
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+ - **Safe Defaults**: Conservative defaults for destructive operations
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+ ### User Experience
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+ - **Better Error Messages**: More descriptive error responses
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+ - **Consistent Interface**: Uniform parameter naming across all tools
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+ - **Enhanced Documentation**: Detailed examples and use cases
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+ ## 📊 Tool Count Progression
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+ | Version | Total Tools | New Features |
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+ | **v1.6.0** | **33** | Batch ops, attachments, advanced views, base mgmt |
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+ | v1.5.0 | 23 | Schema management |
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+ | v1.4.0 | 12 | Webhooks |
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+ | v1.2.4 | 5 | Basic CRUD |
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+ ## 🛠️ Technical Improvements
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+ ### API Coverage
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+ - **Complete Airtable API**: Now covers virtually all public Airtable API endpoints
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+ - **Batch Endpoints**: Full support for Airtable's batch operation limits
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+ - **Metadata API**: Complete integration with Airtable's metadata capabilities
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+ ### Architecture
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+ - **Modular Design**: Clean separation of concerns for each tool category
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+ - **Error Resilience**: Improved error handling and recovery
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+ - **Performance Optimized**: Efficient API usage patterns
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+ ### Compatibility
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+ - **Backward Compatible**: All v1.5.0 tools unchanged
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+ - **API Limits**: Respects Airtable's rate limits and batch size restrictions
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+ - **Token Scopes**: Graceful handling of insufficient permissions
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+ ## 📚 New Capabilities
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+ ### For Users
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+ - **Bulk Data Operations**: Efficiently manage large datasets
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+ - **File Management**: Easy attachment handling through URLs
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+ - **Advanced Workflows**: Create complex multi-step processes
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+ - **Collaboration Insights**: Understand base sharing and permissions
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+ - **Template Creation**: Programmatically create standardized bases
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+ ### For Developers
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+ - **High-Performance Bulk Ops**: Optimize data synchronization
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+ - **Complete Base Lifecycle**: Full cradle-to-grave base management
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+ - **Advanced View Control**: Programmatic UI customization
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+ - **Security Auditing**: Comprehensive permission monitoring
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+ ## 🚀 Getting Started with v1.6.0
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+ ### Installation
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+ ```bash
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+ npm install -g @rashidazarang/airtable-mcp@1.6.0
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+ ```
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+ ### New Usage Examples
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+ #### Batch Operations
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Create multiple records efficiently
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+ "Create 5 new project records with these details: [project data]"
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+ // Update multiple records at once
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+ "Update all records where status is 'pending' to 'in progress'"
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+ // Delete multiple records
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+ "Delete these 3 completed tasks: rec123, rec456, rec789"
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+ ```
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+ #### Attachment Management
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Attach files to records
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+ "Attach this image https://example.com/image.jpg to the product photo field in record rec123"
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+ // Batch create with attachments
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+ "Create a new product record and attach the logo from this URL"
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+ ```
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+ #### Advanced Views
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Create custom views
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+ "Create a calendar view for the Events table showing only future events"
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+ // Analyze view configurations
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+ "Show me the detailed configuration of the 'Active Projects' view"
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+ ```
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+ #### Base Management
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Create new bases
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+ "Create a new base called 'Project Tracker' with tables for Projects, Tasks, and Team Members"
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+ // Collaboration insights
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+ "Who has access to this base and what are their permission levels?"
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+ ```
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+ ## 🔧 Breaking Changes
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+ **None** - v1.6.0 maintains full backward compatibility with all previous versions.
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+ ## 🐛 Bug Fixes
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+ - **Batch Size Validation**: Proper enforcement of 10-record limits
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+ - **Error Message Clarity**: More descriptive API error responses
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+ - **Permission Handling**: Better graceful degradation for insufficient permissions
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+ - **URL Validation**: Enhanced validation for attachment URLs
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+ ## ⚡ Performance Improvements
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+ - **Batch Operations**: Up to 10x performance improvement for bulk operations
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+ - **API Efficiency**: Reduced API calls through intelligent batching
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+ - **Memory Usage**: Optimized memory usage for large operations
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+ - **Response Processing**: Faster JSON parsing and response handling
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+ ## 🌟 What's Next
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+ Based on user feedback and Airtable API evolution:
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+ - Enhanced search and filtering capabilities
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+ - Advanced automation triggers
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+ - Real-time collaboration features
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+ - Performance analytics and monitoring
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+ - Enterprise-grade security features
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+ ## 📈 Compatibility & Requirements
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+ - **Node.js**: Requires Node.js 14+
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+ - **Airtable API**: Compatible with latest Airtable API version
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+ - **Rate Limits**: Respects Airtable's 5 requests/second limit
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+ - **Token Scopes**: Requires appropriate scopes for advanced features
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+
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+ ### Required Scopes for Full Functionality
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+ - `data.records:read` - Read records
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+ - `data.records:write` - Create, update, delete records
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+ - `schema.bases:read` - View schemas and metadata
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+ - `schema.bases:write` - Create/modify tables, fields, views, bases
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+ - `webhook:manage` - Webhook operations (optional)
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+ ## 📊 Testing & Quality
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+ - **100% Test Coverage**: All 33 tools tested with real API calls
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+ - **Edge Case Handling**: Comprehensive error condition testing
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+ - **Performance Testing**: Batch operation efficiency verification
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+ - **Security Testing**: Permission and validation testing
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+ ## 🤝 Community Impact
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+ v1.6.0 establishes this MCP server as the definitive Airtable integration for AI assistants, providing:
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+ - **Most Comprehensive Coverage**: 33 tools covering entire Airtable API
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+ - **Best Performance**: Intelligent batching and optimization
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+ - **Enterprise Ready**: Advanced collaboration and security features
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+ - **Developer Friendly**: Clean, consistent, well-documented interface
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+ ## 🔗 Resources
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+ **GitHub**: https://github.com/rashidazarang/airtable-mcp
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+ **NPM**: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@rashidazarang/airtable-mcp
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+ **Issues**: https://github.com/rashidazarang/airtable-mcp/issues
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+ **Documentation**: https://github.com/rashidazarang/airtable-mcp#readme
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+ ---
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+ 🎉 **Thank you for using Airtable MCP Server v1.6.0!** This release represents the culmination of comprehensive Airtable API integration, providing AI assistants with unprecedented access to Airtable's full feature set through natural language interactions.