BuiltOnAir

Alli Alosa demonstrates how to use the 'Insert as JSON' feature in Airtable automations to reliably handle incoming data from external webhooks, such as Fillout. She explains why this method is more robust than traditional field mapping, especially when dealing with inconsistent data. The discussion covers a practical use case involving event feedback collection. By passing the...

In this well timed episode, we break down the massive news that Airtable is being acquired by the Italian company Bending Spoons. We dive into the details of the valuation, the shock to the community, and what this means for the future of the platform. We explore Bending Spoons' track record with previous acquisitions like Evernote and StreamYard, discussing their reputation fo...

In this episode, Kamille demonstrates the power and limitations of using Claude and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to build an Airtable base from scratch. She walks through a live experiment where she prompts Claude to create a complex meal planner, including tables for recipes, ingredients, and a shopping list, as well as the necessary automations and interfaces. The team al...

Get up to speed on the latest Airtable news and learn how to expand your no-code toolkit with Softr. We start with a breakdown of recent Airtable automation updates that make handling arrays much easier, saving you from unnecessary schema complexity. Then, we jump into a practical build. Watch as we use Softr to create a teacher portal powered by Airtable. We cover everything f...

Ever felt the pain of updating hundreds of records one by one? In this episode, Kamille Parks shows you how to build a custom "Bulk Updater" tool directly within Airtable to save hours of manual work. We walk through a real-world scenario—managing event meal requests—to demonstrate how to handle new, revised, and removed entries. Whether you are a scripting pro or prefer using ...