Search Company Directory Stored In Airtable

Define a company directory in Airtable. Search it from anywhere and pull up the results in context with PixieBrix

by @pixies

Activate

How to Use

Use the Context Menu to bring up an internal company directory defined in an Airtable. You can add rows and columns and modify the data in the Airtable, and it will dynamically update in the PixieBrix sidebar.

Requirements

Airtable Base: To start, you will need an Airtable with your data in the same format as this Example Airtable Base

Airtable base

Airtable Integration in PixieBrix: Follow our docs to set up an Airtable integration in PixieBrix.


Activate the Mod

  1. Activate this mod. If you're not logged into PixieBrix or have not previously created a PixieBrix account, you'll be prompted to do so before continuing the activation flow for this mod.

  2. Once you are logged in, use the PixieBrix Extension Console to configure the Airtable integration by selecting the Airtable you created in Requirements and adding the correct tab name PixieBrix sidebar panel configuration

  3. Finish activating this mod by clicking Activate in the Extension Console.
    purple button with text that says finish activating


Try it Out

  1. On any webpage, right-click and choose "Search Directory." You can highlight a name and search for that person in your Airtable directory.

    chrome context menu with options

  2. Voila 🎉 PixieBrix returns your portable directory in the sidebar.


sidebar panel displaying information about a member in a company


Endless Possibilities

This is just the beginning! Once you activate your mod, the possibilities are endless. With PixieBrix, you can customize any mod to meet your needs or even build something entirely new. If you run into any trouble, need friendly support, or want to share your creations with the world, join our PixieBrix Slack Community.


Related Tags