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# Data Sources in Agentforce Operations

Data sources are tables of structured reference data, such as supplier lists, customer catalogs, or parts databases. Admins import data sources into Agentforce Operations so users can look up and validate that data in workflows and tasks.

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            <p>This feature is a workspace that’s external to your Salesforce org and requires
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## Adding Data Sources

Add data sources to your workspace by using a CSV file or a REST API connection. You can create, edit, and delete data sources from the Admin page. When configuring a data source, grant access to AI agents so they can reference that data during task execution. Learn more in [Manage Data Sources in Agentforce Operations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.automate_afsc_data_sources_manage.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Add and update external data sources in Agentforce Operations.").

## Using Data Sources in Workflows

After you add a data source to your workspace, you can add it as a field in your blueprints. When a workflow runs, users see the data source as a searchable table where they can select rows to validate information or share data with other tasks. Learn more in [Use Data Sources in Blueprints and Workflows in Agentforce Operations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.automate_afsc_data_sources_use.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Add data source fields to tasks, and select rows from a data source when completing work in Agentforce Operations.").

To learn more, explore these links.

- **[Manage Data Sources in Agentforce Operations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.automate_afsc_data_sources_manage.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Add and update external data sources in Agentforce Operations.
- **[Use Data Sources in Blueprints and Workflows in Agentforce Operations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.automate_afsc_data_sources_use.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Add data source fields to tasks, and select rows from a data source when completing work in Agentforce Operations.

#### See Also

- [Task Types in Agentforce Operations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.automate_afsc_tasks_configuring.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Choose the task type that matches the work you want to accomplish. Learn how to create standard tasks, approval tasks, and email notification tasks.")
- [AI Agent Limits and Considerations in Agentforce Operations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.automate_afsc_ai_agent_limits.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Review AI agent limitations and considerations before assigning a task to an agent.")
- [Assign a Task to an AI Agent in Agentforce Operations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.automate_afsc_assign_task_to_ai_agent.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Assign a task to an AI agent in Agentforce Operations and provide the inputs needed for reliable completion.")