deploy-connector

Automate packaging, validation, and deployment of Fivetran Connector SDK connectors.

70|Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fivetran/connector_sdk_tools --skill deploy-connector-fivetran
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Skill: deploy-connector
Source: https://github.com/fivetran/connector_sdk_tools/tree/main/claude-code/skills/deploy-connector
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fivetran/connector_sdk_tools --skill deploy-connector-fivetran

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually packaging, validating, and deploying Fivetran Connector SDK connectors requires handling configuration encryption, API key setup, Fivetran dashboard navigation, and manual testing, which is time-consuming and prone to human error that can break production connections.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-Deployment Validation: Automatically checks for required connector files, valid schema and update function implementations, and forbidden code patterns to catch issues before deployment.
  • Secure Automated Deployment: Handles encrypted configuration values in memory, auto-discovers Fivetran destinations via the REST API, and deploys connectors with a single command, including support for redeploying existing connections.
  • Use Case: A developer building a custom marketing data connector can validate their code, run a final local test, and deploy it to their Fivetran account in minutes without manual zip creation or dashboard configuration.

Quick Start

Use the deploy-connector skill to package, validate, and deploy the Fivetran connector in your current project directory to your Fivetran account.

Frequently Asked Questions about deploy-connector

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

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How do I automate Fivetran connector deployment from the SDK?

Pre-deployment validation checks required connector files, validates schema and update function implementations, and scans for forbidden code patterns. This automated process catches issues before deployment, preventing human error that can break production connections.

What do I need to set up before deploying a custom Fivetran connector?

The automated deployment process handles encrypted configuration values securely in memory, auto-discovers Fivetran destinations via the REST API, and deploys connectors with a single command, including support for redeploying existing connections.

Can I redeploy an existing Fivetran connection without manual dashboard configuration?

The deployment workflow securely handles configuration encryption in memory and auto-discovers Fivetran destinations via the REST API, eliminating manual dashboard navigation and reducing configuration errors.

What are the limitations of automated Fivetran connector deployment?

The deployment workflow requires a valid Fivetran API key with connection management permissions, a properly structured connector project with required files, and the Fivetran Connector SDK installed locally to execute deployment commands successfully.