SeaTable consultants
We can help you automate your business with SeaTable and hundreds of other systems to improve efficiency and productivity. Get in touch if you’d like to discuss implementing SeaTable.
About SeaTable
SeaTable is a self-hostable database platform that combines the simplicity of a spreadsheet with the structure of a relational database. The n8n SeaTable node lets you automate data operations — creating rows, updating records, querying data, and syncing SeaTable bases with other business systems — all without manually exporting and importing CSV files.
Teams use SeaTable through n8n when they need a structured data backend that is more powerful than Google Sheets but lighter than a full SQL database. Project trackers, asset registries, CRM pipelines, content calendars, and inventory lists all work well in SeaTable. The n8n integration makes these bases reactive — when a new row is added, when a status field changes, or on a schedule, workflows fire to keep everything connected.
Osher sets up automated data processing workflows that treat SeaTable as both a data source and a destination. A common pattern we build is a multi-step intake pipeline: form submissions land in SeaTable, an n8n workflow enriches the data (running validation, geocoding addresses, classifying enquiry types), and then routes the processed record to the appropriate team or system. Because SeaTable supports rich column types like files, images, links, and formulas, it serves well as a lightweight operational database.
The n8n node supports creating, reading, updating, and deleting rows in any SeaTable table. It works with all column types and supports SeaTable’s SQL-like query language for fetching filtered datasets. The SeaTable Trigger node can start workflows when rows are created or modified, giving you event-driven automation without polling delays.
SeaTable FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how SeaTable consultants can help with integration and implementation
How does SeaTable compare to Airtable for use with n8n?
Can I query SeaTable with SQL-like syntax from n8n?
Does the SeaTable Trigger node detect row updates or only new rows?
Can I upload files and images to SeaTable through n8n?
Is SeaTable suitable as a backend database for automation workflows?
Can I link records between SeaTable tables in my n8n workflows?
How it works
We work hand-in-hand with you to implement SeaTable
As SeaTable consultants we work with you hand in hand build more efficient and effective operations. Here’s how we will work with you to automate your business and integrate SeaTable with integrate and automate 800+ tools.
Step 1
Get Your SeaTable API Token
Log into your SeaTable account and open the base you want to automate. Click the dropdown menu on the base name and select API Token. Generate a new token with read-write permissions. Copy it immediately as you will need it for the n8n credential.
Step 2
Add SeaTable Credentials in n8n
In n8n, navigate to Credentials and create a new SeaTable API credential. Enter your API token and the SeaTable server URL (https://cloud.seatable.io for the hosted version, or your self-hosted URL). Test the connection to confirm access.
Step 3
Set Up Your Trigger
Choose how your workflow starts. Use the SeaTable Trigger node to react to new or updated rows in real time. Alternatively, use a Schedule Trigger for periodic data syncs, or a Webhook node to receive data from external systems that should be written to SeaTable.
Step 4
Configure Row Operations
Add a SeaTable node and select your operation — create row, update row, get row, get all rows, or delete row. For reading data, you can use the query option with SQL-like syntax to filter and sort results. Map fields from your trigger data to SeaTable columns.
Step 5
Add Data Processing Logic
Insert processing nodes between your trigger and SeaTable output. Use Set nodes to transform data, IF nodes to route records by condition, or Function nodes for custom calculations. This is where you validate inputs, enrich data, or apply business rules.
Step 6
Test and Go Live
Run the workflow with test data and check that rows appear correctly in SeaTable with all fields populated. Verify that updates modify existing rows rather than creating duplicates. Once everything works, activate the workflow and monitor the first few automated runs.
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