custom-connectors

Create and maintain custom connectors for Power Platform using OpenAPI 2.0.

46|6|Updated Mar 31, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/korchard333/claude-power-platform-community --skill custom-connectors
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Skill: custom-connectors
Source: https://github.com/korchard333/claude-power-platform-community/tree/main/.claude/skills/custom-connectors
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/korchard333/claude-power-platform-community --skill custom-connectors

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

External APIs often sit isolated from Power Platform; this Skill provides a structured approach to exposing them as reusable connectors, enabling secure, governed, and scalable integrations across Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OpenAPI 2.0 based connector definitions with authentication, triggers, and policies
  • Azure API Management (APIM) integration, DLP classification, and deployment in solutions for ALM
  • Guidance for testing, versioning, and governance across Power Platform

Quick Start

Identify an API to expose and begin drafting a custom connector using the provided OpenAPI templates and authentication guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about custom-connectors

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a custom connector for Power Platform from an external API?

To create a custom connector, you draft an OpenAPI 2.0 definition configuring authentication, triggers, and policies to expose external APIs securely across Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio.

What's the best way to secure and govern API integrations in Power Automate?

The best way to secure API integrations involves building custom connectors with Azure API Management integration and DLP classification, ensuring governed and scalable external API access.

Does Power Platform custom connector development require OpenAPI 2.0?

Yes, Power Platform custom connector development requires OpenAPI 2.0 specifications to define API operations, authentication configuration, triggers, and policies for reusable integrations.

Can I use Azure API Management with Power Platform custom connectors?

Yes, you can integrate Azure API Management with Power Platform custom connectors to centralize API security, apply DLP classification, and manage deployment in solutions for application lifecycle management.

How do I deploy custom connectors in solutions for ALM across Power Apps and Copilot Studio?

You deploy custom connectors in solutions by packaging OpenAPI 2.0 definitions, authentication configurations, and policies, enabling consistent application lifecycle management across Power Apps and Copilot Studio environments.