Share a connector

One of the critical advantages of managing your organization in Automation HQ is that you can easily manage all connections and update the workspaces to use the latest connector versions. This insures consistency, uninterrupted and reliable data access, and adherence to security policies you implement for the organization.

PREREQUISITE

You must first develop, test, and release your connector before you can share it.

You can choose to share your custom connector with open or closed code source.

Share connector with open source code

The open source option enables you to share all information for your custom connector, including triggers, actions, and the source code. This option allows anyone to install your connector and modify and distribute the source code after installation.

Share custom connectors with proprietary code

You can share your custom connector without sharing your proprietary source code by selecting the closed source option. Proprietary code is controlled by partners and cannot be viewed, modified, shared, or distributed without permission from the owner after it is installed. The closed source option also enables you to define which Workato workspaces are allowed to install your connector.

CLOSED CODE SOURCE FOR SAME DATA CENTERS ONLY

Closed code source sharing is only available within the same data center.

Share your custom connector in Automation HQ

Complete the following steps to share a connector in Automation HQ:

1

Navigate to Automation HQ.

2

Select the Shared connectors tab.

Workspace moderators

3

Click Share connector with all workspaces.

4

Use the drop-down menus to select a custom connector and the version you plan to share.

5

Click Open source if you plan to make the source code of your custom connector visible to everyone or click Closed source if you plan to keep the source code of your custom connector private.

Click Open source

Click Closed source

6

Click Start sharing to see the sharing version information.

7

Click the Enable shareable link toggle to share your custom connector with others through a link. Your source code is hidden, and only specific workspaces can view and install your connector if you select to share your connector with a closed code source. This option prevents those who receive the private link from sharing the connector with other users. If you selected to share your custom connector with open code source

8

Click Publish connector.

More resources

• Shared connectors
• Version a connector
• Stop sharing a connector