MCP & Tool Protocols
Connector
Software that links an AI system to an external application or data source.
Example
A connector links an assistant with a company's CRM using approved credentials.
Why it matters
It saves repeated manual transfers between an assistant and another application.
You'll hear it
“Connect the assistant to the shared records it needs.”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Does connecting an app expose every record?
- Not necessarily. Access depends on permissions and the connector's design.
- Can the connection stop working after an account change?
- Yes. Expired access or changed roles can interrupt it.
- Does the connector verify the information it retrieves?
- Usually not. Successful transfer does not establish that the source data is correct.