Data Integration Guide
Find the right integration type for different data categories
This guide helps you pick the right integration option based on your data type and goal.
Quick Selection by Data Type
| Data Type / Goal | Recommended Integration Type | Start Here |
|---|---|---|
| Documents & knowledge bases | Data Pools (RAG) | /integrations/data-pools-rag |
| Cloud tools with live data | Connectors | /integrations/connectors-overview |
| Internal custom APIs/services | Custom MCP | /integrations/custom-mcp-server |
| Workflow orchestration | No-code (Make, n8n, Power Automate) | /integrations/make-integration |
| On-prem/private systems | On-Premise Connections | /integrations/connections-cloud-on-prem |
Typical Selection Logic
- Need live data and actions?
Start with connectors or custom MCP. - Need semantic search over large knowledge sets?
Use Data Pools (RAG). - Target system is internal/on-prem?
Plan via On-Premise Connections. - Need process automation?
Add no-code flows.