Airtable – Connection

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Airtable is a powerful cloud-based platform that combines the simplicity of a spreadsheet with the complexity of a database. It allows users to organize, track, and collaborate on projects by storing data in structured formats with customizable fields, views, and automation capabilities.

By integrating Airtable with Wiresk, you can expand your operational capabilities, bringing data-driven workflows to life with automation and enhanced connectivity.

Prerequisite:
To use Airtable with Wiresk, you must have an Airtable account. See official Website https://www.airtable.com
For developers, see Airtable API endpoint documentation here.

A connection to your Airtable account is needed so we can sync it with our platform.

There are two ways to connect your app to Wiresk:

  • In “My apps” section, where you can manage your connections (select or create your group first to get access to this section, refer to the Group system ).
  • While building your Flow, you can easily establish a connection to your app directly within the Flow builder. This can be done during the setup of either a Trigger or a Method.

This guide explains how to set up a connection in “My apps” section, which is essentially the same process as creating one on-the-go.

  • On your Wiresk’s Dashboard, select your Group.
  • On the left panel, go to “My apps” and select Screenshot 2025 04 08 at 9.58.41 in the morning Airtable - Connection
  • Search “Airtable” in the search field or scroll down the list of apps and select the Airtable icon.
Animated image GIF, showing the step of how to create an app connection. First, select the group then select My Apps tab, and click on the "+ create" button.

On the connection settings panel:

  • Name your connection
  • Select a connection type:
    • Personal Access Token
    • 0Auth Connection
    • Advance 0Auth Connection
Screenshot of Wiresk my apps section. It shows the configuration screen of Airtable app. the Personal access token tab is selected.

  1. Name your connection, e.g., “Airtable OAuth Connection”
  2. Select the 0Auth Connection type.
  3. Check the Airtable app for the connection authorization.
  4. Select the Authorize button.
Screenshot of Wiresk my apps section. It shows the configuration screen of Airtable app. Red arrows show the process steps to create a OAuth Connection. Give name to the connection, select the OAuth connection then check the Airtable app for Authorization. finally, select the button Authorize.
  • Sign in to your Airtable account (this step is skipped if you are already signed in).
Screenshot of Airtable connection screen. its shows various possible connections. you can log in to your account via Email, Google, Apple or with Single sign on.
  • Verify Wiresk access permissions.
  • Select “Add base” to choose the bases and workspaces you want to grant Wiresk permission to access.
  • Select the Grand access button.
Screenshot of Airtable access permission. this screen shows permission given to Wiresk. on This screen you can also grant your bases access to Wiresk.

You are now redirected to Wiresk’s connection screen:

  1. The email linked to your Airtable account is displayed.
  2. Your connection is now listed in your Apps list.
  3. Select the Save button.
Screenshot of Wiresk my apps section. It shows the configuration screen of Airtable app. Red arrows show the email linked to the Airtable account, the Airtable connection listed in the Wiresk My apps section and the button "save" to be selected.

Voila! Your Airtable 0Auth connection is ready. You can now use it to build your Flows.


Prerequisite: Create an Access Token in your Airtable account.

On your Airtable Home page:

  1. Select the your account icon.
  2. Select Builder Hub.
Screenshot of Airtable account home page with red arrows that show where to go to create a personal access token.

On the Builder Hub screen:

  1. Select Personal access tokens
  2. Select Create token button.
Screenshot of Airtable Builder Hub page. red arrows show where to Select the personal access token tab then the button "Create a token".

On the new screen:

  • Name your token.
  • Add the following scopes and base:
Screenshot of the personal access token creation page, where you need to give a name, then select scopes and define your workspaces access.
  • Select Create token button.
  • On the prompted screen, copy your token and keep it safe (⚠️ This token will only be displayed once).
Screenshot of the Airtable prompted screen when you create a token. it shows your token once.

Let’s go back to Wiresk apps connection:

  1. On Airtable connection screen settings, name your connection, e.g. “Airtable connection via token”.
  2. Select the connection type “Personal Access Token
  3. Enter the Token copied from the previous step.
  4. Select Saved button.

Voila! Your Airtable connection with a Personal Access Token is ready. You can now use it to build your Flows.


Prerequisite: Register a new OAuth integration in your Airtable account.

Let’s go to your Airtable account > home page > account icon > Builder Hub (developer page).

  1. Select 0Auth integrations
  2. Select Register new 0Auth integration.
Screenshot of Airtable Oauth integrations page. Red arrows show where to select to register a new Oauth Integration.
  • Name the integration, e.g. “Wiresk connection”.
  • Enter the following 0Auth redirect URL : https://api.wiresk.com/api/auth/callback
  • Select Register integration.
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  • Provide detailed information about your integration (optional):
    • Tagline, e.g. “Automate Your Journey”
    • Homepage URL : https://wiresk.com/
    • Upload a logo.
Screenshot of Airtable Oauth integrations page setting. Create a new integration, give a name, a tag line, a homepage URL.

In the Developer details:

  • Copy your Client ID
  • Select Generate client secret, then confirm the action.
Screenshot of the developer details from the integration configuration. Here you can copy the client ID value and generate the client secret.
  • Copy your Client Secret (⚠️ This client secret will only be shown once) and store it in a safe, secure location.
screenshot of the confirmation screen of the Client secret generation. It shows the client secret once.

In the scopes section:

  • Check all the scopes needed as follows:
Screenshot of the Scopes section of the integration settings. It shows which scopes to select.
  • Optionally, you can provide Support information then select Saved changes.
Screenshot of support information section in the integration setting. It shows fields to provide such as support email, privacy policy URL and terms of service URL.

Let’s go back to Wiresk apps connection settings:

  1. Name your connection, e.g. “Airtable advanced connection”.
  2. Select the Advance 0Auth Connection tab.
  3. Provide the Client ID and Client Secret copied from the previous step.
  4. Select Authorize. You will be redirected to Airtable access permissions.
Screenshot of Wiresk my apps section. It shows the configuration screen of Airtable app. Red arrows show the setting steps for the Advanced connection.
  • Select “Add base” to choose the bases and workspaces you want to grant Wiresk permission to access.
  • Select Grand access. You will be redirected to Wiresk apps connection setting.
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  1. The email linked to your Airtable account is displayed.
  2. Your connection is now listed in your Apps list.
  3. Select the Save button.
Screenshot of Wiresk my apps section. It shows the configuration screen of Airtable app. Red arrows show the email linked to the Airtable account, the new connection listed in "My apps" list, and the save button.

Voila! Your Airtable Advanced 0Auth connection is ready. You can now use it to build your Flows.

Now that your app is linked to Wiresk, you’re ready to start building Flows.

Simple steps to create a Flow ↓
  • Select your Group, then on the Flow management screen click on “Create Flow”.
  • On the new screen, name the new Flow.
GIF animated screen of Wiresk, showing the way to create a new Flow.

Add a Trigger that will start your Flow

Flows can be executed by multiple Triggers, depending on the desired workflow. For example, you could use scheduled Triggers with different recurrence rules alongside a Webhook Trigger for immediate, event-driven runs of the Flow. If you choose to “Run Once“, the Flow will execute using only one Trigger and its sample data.
  • Click on the (+) button to open the Trigger settings side panel.
  • On the settings side panel, click on the “+ Add” button.
Screenshot of the Wiresk side panel titled “Trigger.” The panel shows a section labeled “All Triggers” with a blue “+ Add” button for inserting a new Trigger.
  • On the Trigger selection screen, search your app or select it from the list below the screen.
Screenshot of Wiresk Trigger setting screen. Red arrows shows that you can wether search your app in the search or or select it in the list below.
  • Select your preferred Trigger on the next screen and customize its settings.
As mentioned in “How to connect your app to Wiresk” above, during your Trigger settings, you can create a new connection to your apps at this stage.

Add a Method that will execute a task

The Method will perform a specific task on a particular app or service you’ve connected to Wiresk like get info or send emails.

You can add at least 1 or multiple Methods for complex Flows (a maximum of 255 Methods).
  • On the Flow builder, select the (+) plus button next the Trigger button.
  • Search or scroll down to select the app that will perform a task.
  • Configure the Methods settings, refer to it documentation in our Help Center.
Screenshot of Wiresk Flow Builder with a Flow named “Flow Example.” The canvas shows a Gmail Trigger on the left connected to an empty step placeholder marked with a plus icon in the center. On the right, the panel lists available apps and tools. A search bar is displayed at the top of the panel for filtering apps. Red arrows highlight the empty step placeholder, the search bar, and items in the app list.

Add Wiresk Tools to your Flow

If you want to build a complex Flow, Wiresk offers a selection of tools at your disposal. Refer to Wiresk’s Tools

To add Tools in your Flow, Follow the same step as adding the Methods.

  • On the Flow builder screen, click on the plus button (+) then just click on the “Tool” tab and select the Tool that you want to add.
Screenshot of Wiresk Flow Builder showing a Gmail Trigger connected to an empty Method placeholder. A red arrow points to the empty step circle with a plus sign where the next action will be added. On the right side, the “Tool” tab is selected in the panel. Another red arrow highlights the “Tool” tab label at the top. A search bar is shown above a list of available tools.

You can refer to “How to Create a Flow” tutorial for more detailed instructions, including step-by-step guidance on mapping and configuration.

When you configure a Trigger or Method in Wiresk, the settings panel lets you define how data is collected or sent, and the type of values you enter depends on the field.

Field TypeDescriptionExample Value
AuthenticationSecure access credentials that connect Wiresk to the app.Wiresk connection, API Key or OAuth Token
Filters or searchCriteria that narrow which records are retrieved.Search =”QUERY”, Status = “Active” or Type = “Email”
LimitsMaximum number of records to process in one run.Records number = 100
Page number = 1
Field MappingDefines how fields in one step map to another. Can be static or dynamic.Static: Subject = “Report”
Dynamic: Recipient = value from Trigger

Make sure you enter the right values so your Flow works the way you expect and gives the right results. If you need step-by-step details on setting up Airtable, check the Triggers and Methods Settings documentation.

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