# Knack

```json
{
  "name": "Knack",
  "slug": "knack",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack.md",
  "logo_url": "https://logos.composio.dev/api/knack",
  "categories": [
    "productivity & project management"
  ],
  "is_composio_managed": false,
  "updated_at": "2026-03-29T06:39:41.135Z"
}
```

![Knack logo](https://logos.composio.dev/api/knack)

## Description

Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Knack MCP or direct API to fetch records, update fields, create new entries, and automate business workflows through natural language.

## Summary

Knack is a no-code database and app builder for creating custom business applications. It helps you organize, manage, and automate your data—no coding required.

## Categories

- productivity & project management

## Toolkit Details

- Tools: 10

## Images

- Logo: https://logos.composio.dev/api/knack

## Authentication

- **Api Key**
  - Type: `api_key`
  - Description: Api Key authentication for Knack.
  - Setup:
    - Configure Api Key credentials for Knack.
    - Use the credentials when creating an auth config in Composio.

## Suggested Prompts

- Find all overdue tasks in Knack
- Create a new project record
- Update status for order #1023 to shipped

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `KNACK_CREATE_OBJECT_RECORD` | 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. |
| `KNACK_CREATE_VIEW_RECORD` | 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. |
| `KNACK_DELETE_OBJECT_RECORD` | 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). |
| `KNACK_DELETE_VIEW_RECORD` | 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. |
| `KNACK_GET_OBJECT_RECORD` | 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. |
| `KNACK_LIST_OBJECT_RECORDS` | List Object Records | Tool to retrieve multiple records from a specific Knack object (table). Returns up to 1000 records per page with pagination support. Use this for object-based access which requires API key authentication and provides full access to all fields and records. Supports filtering by field values and sorting by field keys. |
| `KNACK_LIST_VIEW_RECORDS` | List View Records | Tool to retrieve multiple records from a specific Knack view (tables, lists, searches, calendars). Use when you need to fetch data from a view with pagination support. Returns only fields included in the view configuration. |
| `KNACK_UPDATE_OBJECT_RECORD` | Update object record | Tool to update an existing record in a specific Knack object. Use when you need to modify field values in an existing record. Only fields provided in the request will be updated; all other fields remain unchanged. |
| `KNACK_UPLOAD_FILE` | Upload File | Tool to upload a file to a Knack application. This is step 1 of a two-step process - after uploading, use the returned file ID when creating or updating a record with a file field. |
| `KNACK_UPLOAD_IMAGE` | Upload Image | Tool to upload an image to a Knack application. This is the first step in a two-step process - after uploading, use the returned file ID when creating or updating a record with an image field. Use when you need to attach images to Knack records. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Installation and MCP Setup

### Path 1: SDK Installation

#### Path 1, Step 1: Install Composio

Install the Composio SDK
```python
pip install composio_openai
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/openai
```

#### Path 1, Step 2: Initialize Composio and Create Tool Router Session

Import and initialize Composio client, then create a Tool Router session
```python
from openai import OpenAI
from composio import Composio
from composio_openai import OpenAIResponsesProvider

composio = Composio(provider=OpenAIResponsesProvider())
openai = OpenAI()
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
```

```typescript
import OpenAI from 'openai';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';
import { OpenAIResponsesProvider } from '@composio/openai';

const composio = new Composio({
  provider: new OpenAIResponsesProvider(),
});
const openai = new OpenAI({});
const session = await composio.create('your-user-id');
```

#### Path 1, Step 3: Execute Knack Tools via Tool Router with Your Agent

Get tools from Tool Router session and execute Knack actions with your Agent
```python
tools = session.tools
response = openai.responses.create(
  model='gpt-4.1',
  tools=tools,
  input=[{
    'role': 'user',
    'content': 'List all customers added this week in Knack.'
  }]
)
result = composio.provider.handle_tool_calls(
  response=response,
  user_id='your-user-id'
)
print(result)
```

```typescript
const tools = session.tools;
const response = await openai.responses.create({
  model: 'gpt-4.1',
  tools: tools,
  input: [{
    role: 'user',
    content: 'List all customers added this week in Knack.'
  }],
});
const result = await composio.provider.handleToolCalls(
  'your-user-id',
  response.output
);
console.log(result);
```

### Path 2: MCP Server Setup

#### Path 2, Step 1: Install Composio

Install the Composio SDK for Python or TypeScript
```python
pip install composio claude-agent-sdk
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/core ai @ai-sdk/openai @ai-sdk/mcp
```

#### Path 2, Step 2: Initialize Client and Create Tool Router Session

Import and initialize the Composio client, then create a Tool Router session for Knack
```python
from composio import Composio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions

composio = Composio(api_key='your-composio-api-key')
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
url = session.mcp.url
```

```typescript
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: 'your-api-key' });
const session = await composio.create('your-user-id');
console.log(`Tool Router session created: ${session.mcp.url}`);
```

#### Path 2, Step 3: Connect to AI Agent

Use the MCP server with your AI agent (Anthropic Claude or Mastra)
```python
import asyncio

options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
    permission_mode='bypassPermissions',
    mcp_servers={
        'tool_router': {
            'type': 'http',
            'url': url,
            'headers': {
                'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key'
            }
        }
    },
    system_prompt='You are a helpful assistant with access to Knack tools.',
    max_turns=10
)

async def main():
    async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
        await client.query('Show me all project records updated today in Knack.')
        async for message in client.receive_response():
            if hasattr(message, 'content'):
                for block in message.content:
                    if hasattr(block, 'text'):
                        print(block.text)

asyncio.run(main())
```

```typescript
import { openai } from '@ai-sdk/openai';
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from '@ai-sdk/mcp';
import { generateText } from 'ai';

const client = await createMCPClient({
  transport: {
    type: 'http',
    url: session.mcp.url,
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key',
    },
  },
});

const tools = await client.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai('gpt-4o'),
  tools,
  messages: [{
    role: 'user',
    content: 'Show me all project records updated today in Knack.'
  }],
  maxSteps: 5,
});

console.log(`Agent: ${text}`);
```

## Why Use Composio?

### 1. AI Native Knack Integration

- Supports both Knack MCP and direct API based integrations
- Structured, LLM-friendly schemas for reliable tool execution
- Rich coverage for reading, writing, and querying your Knack data

### 2. Managed Auth

- Built-in OAuth handling with automatic token refresh and rotation
- Central place to manage, scope, and revoke Knack access
- Per user and per environment credentials instead of hard-coded keys

### 3. Agent Optimized Design

- Tools are tuned using real error and success rates to improve reliability over time
- Comprehensive execution logs so you always know what ran, when, and on whose behalf

### 4. Enterprise Grade Security

- Fine-grained RBAC so you control which agents and users can access Knack
- Scoped, least privilege access to Knack resources
- Full audit trail of agent actions to support review and compliance

## Use Knack with any AI Agent Framework

Choose a framework you want to connect Knack with:

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/knack/framework/autogen)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I need my own developer credentials to use Knack with Composio?

Yes, Knack requires you to configure your own API key credentials. Once set up, Composio handles secure credential storage and API request handling for you.

### Can I use multiple toolkits together?

Yes! Composio's Tool Router enables agents to use multiple toolkits. [Learn more](https://docs.composio.dev/tool-router/overview).

### Is Composio secure?

Composio is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant with all data encrypted in transit and at rest. [Learn more](https://trust.composio.dev).

### What if the API changes?

Composio maintains and updates all toolkit integrations automatically, so your agents always work with the latest API versions.

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