Plan availability | All paid plans |
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Platform(s) | Web/Browser, Mac app, and Windows app |
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Airtable terminology | Extension - Extensions are modular components that add visuals or functionality to a base, and were shown in the base's dashboard. Users can create custom extensions, or they can use extensions created by Airtable or other open-source extensions. |
Extensions help to extend the functionality of an Airtable base. From base schema and chart which offer ways to visualize your work, to page designer, Google Cloud Vision, translate, and send SMS, which help to provide actionable outcomes.
Adding extensions
To add an extension to a base:
Open your Airtable home screen.
Open the base where you want to add an extension.
Click Tools in the upper-right corner.
Click Extensions.
Click Add an extension.
Search for and select the extension you want to add to your base.
Click Add extension.
Sharing extensions
To share an extension:
Open your Airtable home screen.
Open the base where you want to add an extension.
Click Tools in the upper-right corner.
Click Extensions.
Click the
icon next to the name of the extension that you want to share.Review the warning and click Share extension and all tables.
A window opens, allowing you manage the shared extension’s settings.
Copy and share the link with your collaborators.
Embedding extensions
To embed an extension:
Open your Airtable home screen.
Open the base where you want to add an extension.
Click Tools in the upper-right corner.
Click Extensions.
Click the
icon next to the name of the extension that you want to manage.Review the warning and click Share extension and all tables.
Click Embed this extension on your site.
Managing extension settings
To manage an extension’s settings:
Open your Airtable home screen.
Open the base where you want to add an extension.
Click Tools in the upper-right corner.
Click Extensions.
Click the
icon next to the name of the extension that you want to share.Review the warning and click Share extension and all tables.
A window opens, allowing you manage the shared extension’s settings.
The settings window allows you to toggle on and off the following options:
Restrict access to enterprise email domains
Restrict access to an email domain
Restrict access with a password
Embed this extension on your site
Disable shared extension link
Deleting extensions
To delete an extension:
Open your Airtable home screen.
Open the base where you want to add an extension.
Click Tools in the upper-right corner.
Click Extensions.
Click the
icon next to the name of the extension that you want to manage.
FAQs
Why is an extension paused?
For larger bases, we may pause certain extensions if they could slow down the base during loading. You can still resume using them if you click the ‘Load extension’ button on each extension, or the ‘Load all extensions’ banner at the top of the Extensions dashboard.
Can I create a custom extension?
You can use React to create your own real-time, interactive extensions that live in Airtable. We host your code, so you don't have to worry about servers or setup. You can create your extension in your own development environment and import your favorite npm packages.
The full API Reference and tutorial guides for the Blocks SDK can be found on our developers site.
How can I manage all of the extensions on a base?
We cover the ins and outs of managing extensions on a base in this support article.
What happens to my extensions when I downgrade?
If you downgrade to the Free plan, then existing installations of extensions in your bases will be disabled. This means that you will be unable to view or interact with these extensions.
If, in the future, you decide to re-upgrade your workspace plan to a paid plan, the disabled extensions in your bases will be reenabled with the same settings that they had at the time when you downgraded
How can I install an unlisted extension?
Remember that these kinds of extensions have not been reviewed by Airtable. Make sure you only add unlisted extensions from developers you trust.
If you are still having issues, click
on the lower right corner to contact Airtable Support.
How do I publish a script to the Extensions Marketplace?
Our Extensions marketplace includes scripts written by Airtable customers. With the introduction of script templates, any user - even without technical knowledge - will be able to leverage the power of the Scripting Extension by installing pre-built scripts created by Airtable and members of Airtable’s growing community.
For full details about developing an extension and our review process, please visit our developer documentation.
Were extensions ever known by another name?
Yes, two names in fact. Extensions were first named “Blocks” and then “Apps.” We changed the names to better align with the functionality of this product feature.