Question 1

What is the Nocodb MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Nocodb MCP Server enables seamless interaction between AI agents and a Nocodb database using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It facilitates CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on Nocodb tables.

Question 2

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs), allowing AI models to understand and interact with diverse data sources and tools.

Question 3

How do I set up the Nocodb MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Ensure Node.js and TypeScript are installed, then execute `npm install` and `npm run build`. Define the required environment variables (NOCODB_URL, NOCODB_API_TOKEN, NOCODB_BASE_ID) in a `.env` file.

Question 4

How do I find my NOCODB_BASE_ID?

Accepted Answer

Check the URL of your Nocodb instance. For example, in `https://app.nocodb.com/#/{USERNAME}/{NOCODB_BASE_ID}/{TABLE_ID}`, the `NOCODB_BASE_ID` is the alphanumeric string after the username.

Question 5

Can I integrate the Nocodb MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, modify `claude_desktop_config.json` to include the server's command, arguments, and environment variables, as shown in the documentation.

Question 6

How can I call the MCP server directly from the command line?

Accepted Answer

Use the command: `npx -y nocodb-mcp-server {NOCODB_URL} {NOCODB_BASE_ID} {NOCODB_API_TOKEN}`.  Ensure NOCODB_URL, NOCODB_API_TOKEN, and NOCODB_BASE_ID are provided.

Question 7

What kind of API functions does the Nocodb MCP Server support?

Accepted Answer

Read the `API_FUNCTION.md` file in the repository for a detailed list of supported API functions.

Question 8

What is the project structure of the Nocodb MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The project structure includes `src/` (TypeScript source files), `dist/` (compiled JavaScript output), `.env` (environment variable configurations), `package.json` (project dependencies and scripts), and `tsconfig.json` (TypeScript settings).

Question 9

Where can I find example prompts for using the Nocodb MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The documentation includes example prompts for tasks such as getting records, creating records, updating records, deleting records, adding columns, and deleting columns.

Question 10

Does the Nocodb MCP Server support uploading files?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the server supports uploading JSON files to create tables in your Nocodb database.

Question 11

Can I perform bulk operations with the Nocodb MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the server facilitates bulk creation and deletion of records for improved efficiency.

Question 12

How can I contribute to the Nocodb MCP Server project?

Accepted Answer

Contributions are encouraged! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests on the repository.

Question 13

What license is the Nocodb MCP Server distributed under?

Accepted Answer

This project is distributed under the MIT license.

Question 14

How does the Nocodb MCP Server relate to UBOS?

Accepted Answer

The Nocodb MCP Server integrates seamlessly with the UBOS platform, allowing UBOS users to connect AI Agents to their Nocodb databases. UBOS provides a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform to build, orchestrate, and deploy AI agents.

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