How can I implement filterByFormula in Airtable through Google Apps Script?

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I can successfully retrieve records by using views with Google Apps Script, but I’m struggling to incorporate a filter using filterByFormula when querying Airtable. I’m looking to build a precise query that filters records based on specific criteria within my script. I need clear guidance on constructing the proper URL and parameter setup to ensure the filter is applied correctly in my code. Below is an example code snippet using different function names and variable identifiers:

function applyAirtableFilter() {
    var myApiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
    var baseId = 'YOUR_BASE_ID';
    var tableName = 'ExampleTable';
    var endpoint = "https://api.airtable.com/v0/" + baseId + "/" + tableName;

    var queryParams = "?filterByFormula=({Status}='active')&maxRecords=5";
    var requestUrl = endpoint + queryParams;

    var requestOptions = {
        method: 'get',
        headers: {
            'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + myApiKey
        }
    };

    var response = UrlFetchApp.fetch(requestUrl, requestOptions);
    var data = JSON.parse(response.getContentText());
    Logger.log(data.records);
}
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I had a similar issue and eventually discovered that while the concept is straightforward, subtle details can cause the script to fail. In my case, URL encoding the formula was key. I wrapped the filter condition with encodeURIComponent to ensure that brackets and quotes didn’t result in URL errors. Once I did that, the request processed accurately. Also, verifying the field names match those in Airtable, especially if they contain spaces, is important. This small adjustment significantly improved consistency in my implementation.

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hey, i solved mine by wrapping the filter with encodeURIComponent and checking my field names closely. sometimes even a minor typo stops the filter from working. try experimenting with the encoded url to see if it helps.