> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.gowindmill.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> Connect Airtable to Windmill so Windy can read your bases and surface project, customer, and operational context inside 1:1s, recaps, and feedback flows.

# Airtable

## Benefits of connecting Airtable to Windmill

Integrating Airtable with Windmill allows project and task updates to flow directly into performance conversations — without manual effort.

* Automatically captures accomplishments and progress from Airtable
* Eliminates the need to reconstruct history during reviews and 1:1s
* Grounds performance conversations in real work, not memory or bias
* Helps managers show up prepared and employees get fair recognition

Windmill turns ongoing Airtable activity into usable context for feedback, coaching, and review writing.

## Connected data

When connected, Windmill can securely read the following Airtable information:

| Data Type                               | How Windmill Uses It                                               |
| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Record updates (project/task activity)  | Builds timelines of contributions for 1:1s and reviews             |
| Comments / discussion threads           | Adds qualitative context and nuance to achievements and challenges |
| Status fields (e.g., In Progress, Done) | Helps summarize progress and measurable outcomes                   |
| Assigned collaborator / owner           | Associates work with the correct employee profile                  |

> You choose which bases and tables to sync. Windmill only accesses data you authorize.

## Permissions

Windmill requests **read-only** access to Airtable.

| Permission                           | Purpose                                           |
| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Read access to selected bases/tables | To gather relevant work context and updates       |
| Read collaborator metadata           | To match work to the correct employee in Windmill |
| **No write access**                  | Windmill never edits or changes Airtable records  |
| **No access to unselected bases**    | You maintain complete control over shared data    |

## FAQs

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Does Windmill write back to Airtable?">
    No. The integration is read-only.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can we control what Airtable data is shared?">
    Yes. You select the specific bases and tables during setup and can change or revoke access at any time.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How often does Windmill sync data?">
    Continuously. New updates appear in Windmill shortly after they happen in Airtable.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is this integration secure?">
    Yes. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Windmill is built to meet SOC 2 and enterprise security standards.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if an employee leaves?">
    Their historical contributions remain available, but Windmill automatically stops associating new activity.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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