Smartsheet MCP Server
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The Smartsheet MCP Server provides seamless integration with Smartsheet, enabling automated operations through a standardized interface. It bridges the gap between AI-powered automation tools and Smartsheet's collaboration platform.
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What is Smartsheet MCP Server?
The Smartsheet MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to facilitate intelligent interactions with Smartsheet. It provides a robust set of tools for document management, data operations, and column customization, serving as a critical component in automated workflows, enabling AI systems to programmatically interact with Smartsheet data while maintaining data integrity and enforcing business rules.
How to use Smartsheet MCP Server?
To use the Smartsheet MCP Server, you need to set up the environment with Node.js, npm, and Conda. Configure the server with your Smartsheet API key and the necessary environment variables in your MCP settings (Cline or Claude Desktop). Once configured, you can use the provided tools via the MCP protocol to interact with Smartsheet, such as reading column information, writing data, updating data, deleting data, managing columns, and performing conditional bulk updates. The server can be started manually for testing or will start automatically when Cline or Claude Desktop needs it.
Key features of Smartsheet MCP Server
Intelligent Integration with Smartsheet
Data Integrity enforcement with validation rules
Formula Management: Preserves and updates formula references
Flexible Configuration for various column types
Error Resilience with comprehensive error handling
Healthcare Analytics capabilities
Batch Processing for large datasets
Custom Scoring systems
Use cases of Smartsheet MCP Server
Clinical Research Analytics (protocol compliance scoring, patient data analysis)
Hospital Operations (resource utilization analysis, patient satisfaction scoring)
Healthcare Innovation (pediatric alignment scoring, research prioritization)
Automated Document Management (programmatic sheet modifications, dynamic column management)
Data Operations (bulk data updates, intelligent duplicate detection)
System Integration (AI-driven sheet customization, automated reporting workflows)
FAQ from Smartsheet MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standardized interface for communication between AI models and external tools.
What prerequisites are needed to run the server?
What prerequisites are needed to run the server?
You need Node.js, npm, Conda, and a Smartsheet API access token.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
You need to configure the server in your MCP settings (Cline or Claude Desktop) with your Smartsheet API key and other necessary environment variables.
How do I start the server?
How do I start the server?
The server starts automatically when Cline or Claude Desktop needs it. You can also start it manually using the provided commands after activating the Conda environment.
What kind of error handling does the server have?
What kind of error handling does the server have?
The server implements a multi-layer error handling approach, including validation at the MCP, CLI, and Operations layers, with detailed error messages and logging.