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Knack integration for Claude and Codex

Create a Knack connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.

Use Knack from Claude

Add the Knack connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Knack from Codex

Add the Knack connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Knack from Sidekick

Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.

Developer Tools & IT

What the Knack connector can do

No-code database and business application platform for building custom web apps without coding.

One connection, many Spaces

Connect Knack once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.

Representative actions

  • Create object record

    Tool to create a new record in a specific Knack object. Use when you need to add new data to a Knack database object. Requires object-based API key authentication.

  • Create View Record

    Tool to create a new record through a form view in Knack. Use when you need to add a record to a Knack object using a form view interface. Only fields that exist in the form will be used, and any record rules configured on the form will be triggered.

  • Delete Object Record

    Tool to delete a single record from a specific Knack object by its ID. Use when you need to permanently remove a record from an object. This action is permanent and cannot be undone. Requires API key authentication (X-Knack-Application-Id and X-Knack-REST-API-KEY headers).

  • Delete View Record

    Tool to delete a record through a view that contains a delete link. Works with tables, lists, searches, calendars, and details views. This operation is permanent and cannot be undone. Use only after confirming the correct scene_key, view_key, and record_id.

  • Get Object Record

    Tool to retrieve a single record by its ID from a specific Knack object. Returns the complete record with all field values in both formatted and raw formats. Use this for object-based access which requires API key authentication.

Connection

API and auth details

Knack documents APIs for no-code database applications and live app pages. Integrations can read, create, update, and delete records; query objects and views; work with files and forms; and connect custom business apps to external workflows using app IDs, API keys, and user tokens.

FAQ

Questions people ask before connecting Knack

Can Claude use Knack?

Yes. Add a Knack connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Can Codex work with Knack through Type?

Yes. Add a Knack connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Is this the same as a Knack MCP server?

Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.

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