What is CSV Getter?

What is CSV Getter?

CSV Getter is a data export middleware that turns your Airtable bases, Notion databases, Google Sheets, and uploaded CSV files into live, shareable URLs. Every time someone (or something) hits your URL, they get the latest data — in CSV, JSON, XML, HTML, or Excel-compatible format.


The Problem CSV Getter Solves

Platforms like Airtable and Notion are great for managing data, but getting that data out — into spreadsheets, dashboards, scripts, or other tools — typically requires manual exports, Zapier workflows, or custom API integrations.

CSV Getter eliminates that friction. You connect your data source once, and get a permanent URL that always returns current data.


How It Works

┌──────────────┐       ┌──────────────┐       ┌──────────────┐
│  Data Source  │──────▶│  CSV Getter  │──────▶│  Your App /  │
│  (Airtable,  │       │   Backend    │       │  Spreadsheet │
│   Notion,    │       │              │       │  / Script    │
│   CSV, etc.) │       │  Fetches &   │       │              │
└──────────────┘       │  Transforms  │       └──────────────┘
                       └──────────────┘
  1. Connect — Link your Airtable, Notion, or Google Sheets account (or upload a CSV).

  2. Configure — Select a table/database, choose fields, pick an output format, and name your endpoint.

  3. Use — Access your endpoint URL from anywhere. CSV Getter fetches the latest data from your source, transforms it to your chosen format, and returns it.

Data is fetched in real time — there's no caching or syncing delay. Every request hits the source.


Supported Data Sources

Source
Connection Method

Airtable

OAuth or Personal Access Token

Notion

Notion integration (internal)

Google Sheets

Google OAuth

CSV Upload

Direct file upload


Supported Output Formats

CSV Getter supports 10+ output formats. You can set a default when creating the endpoint, or override it per-request using the ?type= URL parameter:

Format

type value

Description

CSV

(default)

Standard comma-separated values

JSON (Records)

json_records

Array of objects

JSON (Split)

json_split

Columns and data arrays

JSON (Index)

json_index

Keyed by row index

JSON (Columns)

json_columns

Keyed by column name

JSON (Values)

json_values

Array of arrays (no headers)

JSON (Table)

json_table

Schema + data

XML

xml

Standard XML document

HTML Table

html_table

Static HTML table

Dynamic Table

dynamic_table

Interactive HTML table with search and pagination

Excel Web Query

excel_web_query

Optimized for Excel's "From Web" feature

See The Type Parameter for details and sample output for each format.


Key Concepts

Endpoints

An endpoint is a configured connection between a data source and a URL. Each endpoint has:

  • A unique URL (e.g., https://api.csvgetter.com/abc123def456)

  • A data source (Airtable table, Notion database, etc.)

  • Selected fields/columns

  • A default output format

  • Optional authentication (Bearer token)

Credits

Each time your endpoint URL is accessed (a "hit"), it uses one credit. Preview/sample requests from the dashboard are free. Credits reset monthly with your subscription. See Credits for details.

URL Parameters

Every endpoint URL supports query parameters that modify the output dynamically. You can change the format, filter data with SQL, add timestamps, trigger email notifications, and more — all without changing the endpoint configuration. See URL Parameters.

Scheduled Jobs

Paid users can set up scheduled jobs that automatically hit their endpoint URLs on a daily, weekly, or monthly cadence. Jobs can export to Google Drive, update Google Sheets, or trigger other integrations. Notifications are sent on success or failure.

Authentication

Endpoints can optionally require a Bearer token. When enabled, requests must include an Authorization: Bearer <token> header. This lets you share your endpoint URL without giving unrestricted access.


Who Uses CSV Getter?

  • Business analysts who need Airtable data in Excel or Google Sheets

  • Developers who want a quick JSON API from Airtable or Notion data

  • Operations teams automating data exports with Zapier, Google Apps Script, or cron jobs

  • Agencies sharing live client data via URLs

  • Anyone who needs to get data out of Airtable or Notion without building custom integrations

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