I’d love your feedback on a tool we’re working on, called Scripts.
What is it? An extension that embeds an onsite code editor into your bases.
Why would I need that? If you’ve ever used Google Scripts or VBA for automating spreadsheets, this is the same for Airtable.
It makes it easy to build custom alerts, automations, workflows, reports, and integrations for your bases, using short Python scripts. The extension handles API calls behind the scenes (even as the Airtable API is quite limiting), OAuth with other apps you’re integrating with, hosting, and more.
Who is it for? It’s designed for power users with a bit of Python experience, automation geeks, or API developers.
What’s the ask?Take the extension for a spin, reply back with your feedback, and don’t share too broadly just yet… we haven’t yet launched!
Paul
PS - here are some cool use-cases
Build an Google Sheets Export/Import integration in 60 seconds
Hello Paul. This looks great. I just installed it as a chrome extension and then made a request for Airtable scripting access. Is that what I am supposed to do?
Nice one. It says my account can’t add triggers. Is this a feature that isn’t ready yet? Or one I would have to pay for? What triggers are/will be available?
At least according to the Airtable API docs, it doesn’t seem like Airtable officially supports webhooks. I’m guessing they have a special “on new record” webhook for Zapier, but aren’t ready to enable that for anyone else.
As soon as they launch webhooks - hopefully both ‘on new record’ and ‘on changed record’ - we can enable triggers in the scripting editor. Maybe comment on this feature request in the meantime?
HI @Paul_K,
I added extension to chrome, I created the api key, but I do not see the green leaf in the bottom left.
What is wrong? Can you help me?
Many thanks
Alessandra
