discovering-connectors

Name: discovering-connectors
Availability: InStock
Author: Airbyte

Discover Airbyte connectors and inspect their entities, actions, schemas, and authentication requirements.

132|14|Updated Nov 26, 2025

Search Tags:#introspection #entities #schemas #auth #discover #connectors #airbyte

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte-agent-sdk --skill discovering-connectors

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Skill: discovering-connectors
Source: https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte-agent-sdk/tree/main/.claude/skills/discovering-connectors
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte-agent-sdk --skill discovering-connectors

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Discovers available Airbyte connectors, explores their entities/actions/schemas, and checks auth requirements to help you plan integrations and understand capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

Programmatic discovery of available connectors via list_connectors and runtime introspection for entities and schemas.
Review connector documentation (README.md, AUTH.md, REFERENCE.md) to understand available actions, required credentials, and data models.
Use Case: Before building a pipeline, determine which connectors exist, what they can do, and what credentials are required.

Quick Start

List the available connectors and inspect a specific connector to learn its entities, actions, and authentication requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about discovering-connectors

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I discover Airbyte connectors and their supported entities?▼

Discover Airbyte connectors by running list_connectors and runtime introspection to identify available connectors, query their supported entities, and inspect schemas across hosted and OSS deployments.

How do I check authentication requirements for an Airbyte connector before building a pipeline?▼

Check authentication requirements for an Airbyte connector by reviewing its AUTH.md documentation and runtime introspection output to determine the required credentials before pipeline implementation.

Can I programmatically list available Airbyte connectors across hosted and OSS deployments?▼

Yes, you can programmatically list available Airbyte connectors across hosted and OSS deployments using typed connector introspection to enumerate entities and access linked authentication documentation.

What schemas and actions does an Airbyte connector support?▼

Airbyte connector schemas and actions are exposed through runtime introspection and connector documentation files like REFERENCE.md, allowing you to evaluate data models and available operations for integration planning.

Do I need credentials to discover Airbyte connector schemas and capabilities?▼

No, discovering Airbyte connector schemas and capabilities via list_connectors and runtime introspection does not require credentials, though checking AUTH.md reveals the credentials needed for actual data extraction.

What is the best way to evaluate Airbyte connector capabilities for integration planning?▼

The best way to evaluate Airbyte connector capabilities for integration planning is to use runtime introspection to list entities, query schemas, and review README.md and AUTH.md documentation for required credentials.