In this guide, you’ll learn how to import items from an RSS feed into Airtable using the Data Fetcher extension. We’ll also show how to set up a scheduled RSS Airtable integration so your base stays in sync as new items are published.
Install Data Fetcher
Open your Airtable base and go to the Airtable Marketplace. Add the Data Fetcher extension to your base.
After installing, click "Continue with Google" to sign up, or enter a password and click "Sign up for free". Creating a Data Fetcher account keeps your request details secure — for example, if you share your Airtable base with someone else, they’ll see a sign-up screen rather than your saved requests.
How to Import an RSS Feed in Airtable
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll land on the Data Fetcher home screen. Click "Create your first request" to open the request setup screen.
We’ll create an RSS Airtable integration using a custom request. Under Application, select "Custom".
Enter "Import RSS Feed" as the Name of your request.
Next, enter the URL of the RSS feed you want to connect to Airtable. For this example, we’ll use the following RSS feed URL, but you can use any RSS feed URL.
https://stratechery.com/feedSelect the Output Table & View. This is the Airtable table where the RSS feed items will be imported. It’s usually best to choose a new, empty table to avoid overwriting existing data.
Click "Save & Run" in the bottom-right corner.
Map RSS fields to Airtable
The response field mapping screen will now open, showing a preview of the data available from the RSS feed.
Each field can be imported or filtered out using the toggle next to its name. For every field you import, you can map it to an Existing field or a New field in your output table. When creating new fields, you can choose the Airtable field type.
Use "Import all" or "Filter all" in the top-right corner if you want to quickly include or exclude everything.
Make sure you import the unique identifier field from the RSS feed, usually called "Rss channel item guid", along with any other fields you need.
Once you’re happy with the mapping, click "Save & Run".
Data Fetcher will create any new fields in your table and import the RSS feed items into Airtable.
Keep RSS items matched to Airtable records
To ensure Data Fetcher can match RSS items to Airtable records — even if rows are moved or reordered — open "Advanced settings".
Under Update Based on Field, select "Rss channel item guid", then click "Save". This ensures each RSS item stays connected to the correct Airtable record on future runs.
Automatic RSS Airtable integration
By default, the RSS feed is imported manually by clicking "Run". You can automate this by enabling a scheduled RSS Airtable integration, which runs even when you’re not logged into Airtable.
Scheduling is a paid feature. Scroll to Schedule and click "Upgrade".
A new tab will open where you can choose a plan and enter your payment details. Once you’ve upgraded, return to Data Fetcher and click "I've done this".
Under Schedule, click "+ Authorize".
A popup will ask which Airtable bases Data Fetcher can access. Selecting "+ Add all resources" avoids needing to reauthorize later.
Click "Grant access".
Back in Data Fetcher, scheduling is now enabled. Choose how often you want the RSS feed to sync — for example, "Every hour" — then click "Save".
Data Fetcher will now automatically import new RSS items into Airtable on the schedule you selected.
