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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How the Knack integration works
The Knack integration connects your Dench AI CRM directly to Knack, so agents can read and act on your Knack data as part of everyday work — answering questions in chat, keeping your CRM in sync, and running automations without anyone copying data between tools.
10 actions are available for agents to invoke on your behalf. Every call runs through Knack's own authorization, scoped to the account you connect.
Set up Knack in Dench
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Sign in to your Dench workspace and open Integrations.
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Find Knack and click Connect — you'll authorize access through Knack's own sign-in flow. No API keys or code required.
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Ask an agent to use Knack in chat, or call it from an automation.
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Manage or disconnect the connection any time from workspace settings.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Knack integration work with Dench?
The Dench Knack integration connects your AI CRM to Knack, so AI agents can work with your Knack data as part of chats, automations, and CRM workflows. You connect your account once, and every agent in your workspace can use it — governed by your workspace permissions.
What actions can AI agents perform with Knack via Dench?
The Knack integration currently exposes 10 actions, including Create object record, Create View Record, Delete Object Record, Delete View Record, Get Object Record, and List Object Records. Agents invoke them on your behalf from chat or from automations.
Do I need to write code to connect Knack to Dench?
No. You connect Knack from your Dench workspace using Knack's own sign-in and authorization flow — no API keys to copy, no glue code to maintain.
Is the Knack integration secure?
Connections are authorized through Knack's own authentication flow, and Dench stores only the authorization needed to act on your behalf. You can review and disconnect the Knack connection from your workspace settings at any time.