Overview

Connections define how the Kinetic Platform communicates with external systems. A Connection is the foundation of any integration, holding the necessary configuration, credentials, and endpoint details to securely connect to services like REST APIs or SQL databases.

Each Connection can contain one or more Operations, which define the specific actions to take using that connection, such as an API call or SQL query. This separation allows for clean, modular integration designs where a single Connection powers many Operations across your workflows and forms.

Supported Connection Types

Kinetic currently supports the following types of Connections:

• HTTP Connections
  Used to communicate with external REST APIs. Supports configuration of base URLs, headers, authentication (Bearer tokens, API keys), and more.

• SQL Database Connections
  Used to securely connect to external PostgreSQL or SQL Server databases. Enables querying or writing to external databases using SQL statements.

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SQL and on-prem HTTP integrations can be securely executed through the Kinetic Agent when direct network access is not available.

Key Concepts

• Reusable Configuration
  Each Connection stores system-level details—like base URLs, credentials, or database access settings—that can be reused across multiple Operations.

• Modular Operations
  Operations are created within a Connection and define what action to take. Examples include executing a SQL query, retrieving a user profile, or sending a webhook.

• UI-Driven Setup
  No scripting or deployment required. You can create and manage Connections directly through the platform UI.

• Secure by Design
  Sensitive credentials are encrypted and access to Connections is permission-controlled.

How Connections Are Used

Connections serve as the entry point for building integrations. Once a Connection is configured, you can:

• Add multiple Operations for different endpoints or queries
• Test Operations directly from the platform interface
• Use Operations in workflows, form logic, or logic nodes
• Swap out Connections without rewriting business logic

Connections are the preferred integration method over legacy Bridges & Handlers, offering a modern, centralized, and maintainable alternative.

Related Topics

• Connections & Operations Overview
• Private Network Access (Kinetic Agent)
• Bridges & Handlers