# Data connector

A data connector is a secure link that lets an AI system retrieve information from or take permitted actions in another tool.

## Why it matters

AI is more useful at work when it can use the team’s real context. Connectors also create an important design responsibility: access should be scoped to the minimum data and actions needed for the job.

## Example

A connector lets an AI retrieve a project’s current tasks from Linear before it drafts a status update in Slack.

## FAQ

### What is Data connector in simple terms?

A data connector is a secure link that lets an AI system retrieve information from or take permitted actions in another tool.

### Why does Data connector matter for teams using AI?

AI is more useful at work when it can use the team’s real context. Connectors also create an important design responsibility: access should be scoped to the minimum data and actions needed for the job.

### What is a practical example of Data connector?

A connector lets an AI retrieve a project’s current tasks from Linear before it drafts a status update in Slack.


Source: https://www.luffy.so/ai-glossary/data-connector

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