Airtable
Airtable is a flexible spreadsheet-database hybrid platform that combines the simplicity of spreadsheets with the power of databases. Create custom workflows by managing bases, tables, views, and records with rich field types and relational data.
Example Use Cases
Dynamic Database Synchronization
Keep Airtable bases in sync with external systems like CRMs, inventory management, or customer databases by automatically creating and updating records based on real-time events.
Content Calendar Management
Manage content production workflows by tracking articles, videos, or social posts in Airtable, automatically updating status, assigning tasks, and scheduling publication dates.
Project Portfolio Tracking
Aggregate project data from multiple sources into Airtable for centralized portfolio management, automatically calculating metrics, and generating stakeholder reports.
Customer Onboarding
Create standardized onboarding records for new customers, automatically populating account details, tracking progress through onboarding steps, and triggering follow-up actions.
Supported Actions
Base & Table Operations
- List available bases
- Retrieve base schema and structure
- List tables within bases
- Get table fields and field types
- Access base metadata
Record Management
- Create single or multiple records
- Update record fields and values
- Delete records by ID
- Retrieve record details
- List records with filtering and sorting
- Search records by criteria
Data Operations
- Filter records using Airtable formulas
- Sort records by multiple fields
- Retrieve specific views and their records
- Handle linked records and relationships
- Upload and attach files to records
Batch Operations
- Bulk create up to 10 records per request
- Bulk update multiple records
- Bulk delete multiple records
- Paginate through large datasets
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Durable handle Airtable API rate limits?
Airtable enforces 5 requests per second per base. Durable automatically throttles requests, implements queuing, and uses batch operations where possible to maximize throughput while staying within rate limits.
Can I work with multiple Airtable bases simultaneously?
Yes. You can access and manage records across multiple bases within your Airtable account, enabling cross-base workflows, data aggregation, and synchronized operations across different projects.
What field types are supported?
Durable supports all Airtable field types including text, numbers, attachments, checkboxes, single/multiple select, dates, linked records, formulas, rollups, and more. We handle type validation and proper formatting for each field type.
How are attachments and files handled?
You can upload files to attachment fields by providing URLs. Airtable downloads and stores the files. Durable validates file types, handles upload errors, and retrieves attachment URLs for downloading.
What happens if record creation fails validation?
Airtable validates records against field types, required fields, and constraints. Durable captures validation errors with detailed field-level information and provides clear error messages to help troubleshoot data issues.
Can I use Airtable views and filters?
Yes. Durable can query specific views defined in Airtable and apply additional filtering using Airtable's formula syntax. This enables powerful data retrieval based on complex business logic without pulling all records.
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