create-connector

Name: create-connector
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Author: Harness

Generate Harness Connector YAML and test connections via MCP.

80|16|Updated Mar 11, 2026

Search Tags:#devops #authentication #integration #MCP #yaml #connector #Harness

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npx skills add https://github.com/harness/harness-skills --skill create-connector-harness

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Skill: create-connector
Source: https://github.com/harness/harness-skills/tree/main/skills/create-connector
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harness/harness-skills --skill create-connector-harness

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate Harness Connector YAML and create/test via MCP to streamline integrations with external services.

Core Features & Use Cases

YAML templates for Git, Cloud, Registry, and Kubernetes connectors
Create via MCP using resource_type: connector and test with action: test_connection
Validate credentials references and connect to external services

Quick Start

Create an AWS connector with access key credentials and verify its configuration by running a test_connection via MCP.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-connector

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate Harness Connector YAML for external services?▼

You can generate Harness Connector YAML using enforced templates for Git, Cloud, Registry, or Kubernetes, validating secret references before creating the configuration.

Can I test a Harness Connector connection automatically after creation?▼

Yes, you can test a Harness Connector connection automatically via MCP by executing action: test_connection immediately after creating the connector resource.

What connector types are supported by Harness YAML templates?▼

Supported Harness connector types include GitHub, AWS, Docker Hub, and Kubernetes, enabling streamlined integration with external services.

Does this MCP integration validate secret references for connectors?▼

Yes, the MCP integration validates secret references during YAML generation to ensure credentials are correctly configured before testing the connection.

Why is my Harness Connector test_connection failing via MCP?▼

A test_connection fails via MCP when YAML contains invalid secret references or incorrect credential configurations, requiring validation before executing the connection test.