Unlock the power of AI by connecting Smartsheet with Claude and other AI agents through the Smartsheet MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Using AI, you can read, analyze, and manage Smartsheet data, to compliment how you make decisions and get work done.
The Smartsheet MCP server bridges the gap between Smartsheet and AI models, allowing you to:
- Access Smartsheet data in real time
- Apply AI reasoning with Smartsheet's project and data management features
- Integrate with popular AI platforms including Claude and custom AI agents
- Automate complex tasks that require both data analysis and decision-making
Instead of manually copying data or writing custom API integrations, you can use AI agents to query Smartsheet, transform data, and trigger actions.
The MCP server exposes Smartsheet capabilities as tools that AI models can invoke. When you integrate Smartsheet with an AI agent:
- The AI agent can access (with your consent) predefined tools to summarize sheets, create rows, update data, and more.
- The agent determines which tools are needed to solve your requests
- The MCP server executes the request and returns structured data
- The AI agent processes the results and provides a response
This enables natural interactions like: "Show me all overdue tasks from the Marketing sheet and create a summary report" or "Update all project statuses based on the latest timeline changes."
Dive into the following articles to install the MCP server and familiarize yourself with the server's tools.
Install the Smartsheet MCP server has step-by-step instructions for connecting to the Smartsheet MCP server on your development environment.
Smartsheet MCP server tools introduces some of the most popular tools and demonstrates how to get the latest details and sample prompts for all of the tools.
After connecting to the MCP server and familiarizing yourself with available tools, you can:
- Create AI-powered automation workflows
- Integrate Smartsheet into broader AI agent systems
- Build custom Claude Skills that leverage Smartsheet data
- Develop bots that manage sheets and data autonomously
As you explore these possibilities, AI and the Smartsheet MCP server open the door to a new era of intelligent work management--where AI doesn't just assist, but actively helps you build, organize, and act on the data that drives your projects forward.