Lark Base▌
by lark-base-team
Connect to Lark Base for seamless spreadsheet and database management, including data retrieval and field edits with sec
Integrates with Lark Base (formerly Feishu Bitable) to enable data retrieval, field management, and table manipulation across collaborative spreadsheets and databases using app tokens and personal base tokens for authentication.
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best for
- / Teams using Lark/Feishu for collaborative data management
- / Automating data entry and updates in corporate spreadsheets
- / Building integrations with Lark Base databases
capabilities
- / List and browse tables and records
- / Create and delete tables in base apps
- / Manage fields (create, update, delete)
- / Insert new records into tables
- / Update existing table structures
- / Retrieve field information and schemas
what it does
Connects to Lark Base (formerly Feishu Bitable) collaborative spreadsheets and databases to read, write, and manage data programmatically. Provides full CRUD operations on tables, fields, and records.
about
Lark Base is an official MCP server published by lark-base-team that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Connect to Lark Base for seamless spreadsheet and database management, including data retrieval and field edits with sec It is categorized under databases. This server exposes 13 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
how to install
You can install Lark Base in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
Lark Base is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
base-mcp-server
A Model Context Protocol server that provides read and write access to Feishu Base (飞书多维表格) databases. This server enables LLMs to inspect database schemas, then read and write records.
Usage
1. Install Node.js
Make sure Node.js is installed on your machine.
2. Obtain Base Tokens
Get the appToken and personalBaseToken for your base account.
3. Install MCP Server Package Globally
Install the MCP server package globally using npm:
npm install -g @lark-base-open/mcp-node-server
4. MCP Server Configuration
In your MCP server configuration file, add the following:
{
"mcpServers": {
"base-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@lark-base-open/mcp-node-server",
"-a",
"appToken of base",
"-p",
"personalBaseToken of base"
]
}
}
}
Note: If you are using Claude, you will need to add the MCP configuration through the Developer option in the Claude client settings. You can access this in the Settings menu, and then add the MCP server details under the relevant section.
tokens
You need get two tokens before using this mcp server.
-
personalBaseToken: find Base Plugin UI in your base, and access Custom Plugin->Get Authorization Code

-
appToken: You can obtain the
appTokenquickly through a Developement Tool plugin. Here’s a simplified step-by-step process on how to do it:
Components
Tools
-
list_tables
- Lists all tables in a base
- No input parameters required
-
list_records
- Lists records from a specified table
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the table to query
-
get_record
- Gets a specific record by ID
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the tablerecordId(string, required): The ID of the record to retrieve
-
create_record
- Creates a new record in a table
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the tablefields(object, required): The fields and values for the new record
-
update_record
- Updates a record in a table
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the tablerecordId(string, required): The ID of the recordfields(object, required): The fields to update and their new values
-
delete_record
- Deletes a record from a table
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the tablerecordId(string, required): The ID of the record to delete
-
create_table
- Creates a new table in a base
- Input parameters:
name(string, required): Name of the new tablefields(array, required): Array of field definitions (name, type, description, options)
-
update_table
- Updates a table's name
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the tablename(string, required): New name for the table
-
delete_table
- Deletes a table
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the table to delete
-
list_fields
- Lists all fields in a table
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the table
-
create_field
- Creates a new field in a table
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the tablenested(object, required): Field configuration object containing:field(object, required): Field definition with name, type, and other properties
-
update_field
- Updates a field in a table
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the tablefieldId(string, required): The ID of the fieldnested(object, required): Updated field configuration
-
delete_field
- Deletes a field from a table
- Input parameters:
tableId(string, required): The ID of the tablefieldId(string, required): The ID of the field to delete
Development
To get started with development:
- Install Node.js
- Clone the repository
- Install dependencies with
npm install - Run
npm devto start the development server - Run
npm testto run tests - Build with
npm build
Available scripts:
npm dev: Build and run the server in development modenpm start: Run the servernpm test: Run testsnpm test:watch: Run tests in watch modenpm lint: Run ESLintnpm build: Build the projectnpm build:watch: Watch for changes and rebuild automatically
Project Structure
.
├── src/ # Source code
│ ├── index.ts # Main entry point(stdio)
│ ├── index.sse.ts # SSE entry point
│ ├── service/ # Service implementations
│ ├── types/ # TypeScript type definitions
│ ├── utils/ # Utility functions
│ └── test/ # Test files
├── dist/ # Compiled output
Dependencies
Main dependencies:
@lark-base-open/node-sdk: Feishu Base Node.js SDK@modelcontextprotocol/sdk: Model Context Protocol SDKexpress: Web frameworkzod: Schema validation
License
MIT
FAQ
- What is the Lark Base MCP server?
- Lark Base is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Lark Base?
- This profile displays 53 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.6 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Direct Database Queries from AI
Enable Claude to query your database directly using natural language
Example
Ask 'Show me top 10 customers by revenue this month' and get SQL results instantly
Eliminate manual SQL writing for ad-hoc queries, get insights 10x faster
Data Analysis & Reporting
Generate complex reports and analytics without leaving conversation
Example
Analyze sales trends, cohort retention, user behavior patterns conversationally
Democratize data access—non-technical team members can query databases
Schema Exploration
Understand database structure, relationships, and data models
Example
'Explain the user_orders table schema and its relationships'
Onboard engineers faster, explore unfamiliar databases efficiently
Data Validation & Quality Checks
Run data quality queries to catch anomalies and inconsistencies
Example
Find duplicate records, missing values, orphaned foreign keys automatically
Maintain data integrity with less manual SQL work
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor with MCP support
- ›Database credentials (read-only recommended for safety)
- ›Network access from Claude client to database
- ›Understanding of database security and access control
Time Estimate
15-30 minutes including configuration and testing
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-[name]
- 2.Configure database connection in Claude Desktop config (~/.claude/mcp.json)
- 3.Provide connection string: host, port, database, username, password
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load MCP server
- 5.Test connection: 'List all tables in database'
- 6.Run simple query: 'Show me 5 rows from users table'
- 7.Verify results and permissions are correct
- 8.Document query patterns for team use
Troubleshooting
- ⚠Connection refused: Check database is running and network accessible
- ⚠Authentication failed: Verify credentials, check user permissions
- ⚠Claude can't see tables: Grant appropriate read permissions to database user
- ⚠Slow queries: Add indexes, limit result set size, use read replicas
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, restart Claude Desktop
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Use read-only database credentials to prevent accidental writes
- +Connect to read replica, not production primary database
- +Set query timeout limits to prevent long-running queries
- +Document database schema and common queries for AI context
- +Monitor query performance and optimize slow queries
- +Use connection pooling for better performance
- +Test with non-production data first
✗ Don't
- −Don't use production write credentials—risk of data corruption
- −Don't query production database during peak traffic hours
- −Don't expose sensitive PII without proper access controls
- −Don't skip query result validation—AI can misinterpret schema
- −Don't allow unlimited result set sizes—set LIMIT clauses
- −Don't share database credentials in plain text config files
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Create database views for common queries to simplify AI access
- ★Add schema comments/descriptions so AI understands column meanings
- ★Use semantic table/column names ('customer_lifetime_value' not 'clv')
- ★Set up query logging to audit what Claude is querying
- ★Create saved query templates for recurring analysis
- ★Combine with data visualization tools for better insights
Technical Details▌
Architecture
MCP server acts as bridge between Claude and database, translating natural language to SQL queries and returning results in structured format.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Database-specific protocols (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
Compatibility
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- SQLite
- MongoDB
- Redis
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for ad-hoc data queries, exploratory analysis, report generation, schema exploration, and democratizing data access. Best for read-heavy analytics workloads.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for production write operations, mission-critical transactions, real-time OLTP workloads, or when database contains sensitive PII without proper access controls. Use read replicas, not primary.
Integration▌
- →Read replica connection for analytics queries
- →Database view layer to abstract complex joins
- →Query result caching for repeated questions
- →Audit logging of all AI-generated queries
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★53 reviews- ★★★★★Sophia Thomas· Dec 28, 2024
Useful MCP listing: Lark Base is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 24, 2024
I recommend Lark Base for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Naina Smith· Dec 12, 2024
I recommend Lark Base for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Sophia Wang· Dec 8, 2024
Lark Base reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Amina Verma· Nov 27, 2024
Lark Base is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 15, 2024
Strong directory entry: Lark Base surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Min Mehta· Nov 3, 2024
Strong directory entry: Lark Base surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Ira Reddy· Oct 22, 2024
Lark Base is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Alexander Flores· Oct 18, 2024
Strong directory entry: Lark Base surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 6, 2024
Lark Base is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
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