KoBoToolbox MCP connector
KoBoToolbox is a data collection and management platform designed for humanitarian and development organizations to build surveys, collect field data, and analyze responses. The KoBoToolbox MCP connector allows AI agents to manage survey assets and their content, create and monitor export tasks, and retrieve collected data. It also supports managing user permissions and accessing account information across deployment instances.
Authentication type
- API Key - Requires a static API key to be configured before the agent can connect to the service.
Uses
Use the KoBoToolbox MCP connector to perform the following actions:
- Collect survey responses and form submissions from field teams across multiple regions
- Export humanitarian data in bulk to analyze trends and generate impact reports
- Grant team members and partner organizations access to specific surveys and datasets
- Track data collection progress with real-time usage statistics and submission counts
- Automate data workflows by syncing KoBoToolbox responses to downstream systems
- Audit user activity and access patterns to ensure data governance compliance
- Manage multilingual surveys and forms for global development projects
Example prompts
Use the following example prompts to invoke KoBoToolbox MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:
Show me all surveys and forms I've created in KoBoToolbox.Export the latest responses from our health survey in KoBoToolbox.Who has access to the water sanitation assessment in KoBoToolbox.Create a new survey for our emergency response team in KoBoToolbox.How many submissions did we receive on the education survey in KoBoToolbox?Delete the outdated baseline survey from KoBoToolbox.List all the languages available for our multilingual forms in KoBoToolbox.Show me my recent access activity in KoBoToolbox.Give the regional coordinator permission to view the nutrition survey in KoBoToolbox.What is the current usage status of our KoBoToolbox account?
KoBoToolbox MCP connector tools
The KoBoToolbox MCP connector provides the following tools. Each tool maps to a specific action you can invoke from your AI agent or automation.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| listAssets | Retrieves a list of all available assets in the system. |
| createAsset | Creates a new asset with specified settings and configuration. |
| getAsset | Retrieves detailed information about a specific asset. |
| updateAsset | Modifies the settings or configuration of an existing asset. |
| deleteAsset | Removes an asset from the system permanently. |
| getAssetContent | Retrieves the actual content or data of an asset. |
| listExports | Retrieves a list of export tasks for a specific asset. |
| createExport | Creates a new export task to extract asset data. |
| listPermissionAssignments | Retrieves a list of permission assignments in the system. |
| listUsers | Retrieves a list of all users in the system. |
| getMe | Retrieves profile information for the currently logged-in user. |
| listImports | Retrieves a list of import tasks in the system. |
| listLanguages | Retrieves a list of supported languages available. |
| getAssetUsage | Retrieves usage statistics and metrics for an asset. |
| getMyAccessLogs | Retrieves a log of access activities for the current user. |
