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# Connector Builder Overview

> For the full documentation index, see: https://docs.mulesoft.com/llms.txt

Use Connector Builder to create your own connectors easily. Connector Builder is an extension that
streamlines and accelerates connector development by creating connectors either from an API
specification (OAS 3.0), AI assistance (available when using Cursor), or MCP tools (available when
using Cursor). These connectors integrate with SaaS applications that use HTTP-based connectivity.

Connector Builder supports these connectivity platforms:

- Anypoint Platform

  Anypoint Connectors that run in Mule applications

- Salesforce Flow

  Flow connectors that run in Salesforce Flow

The same connector project can target either platform. All Connector Builder features are available
for both Anypoint and Flow connectors.

Connector Builder creates connectors by using LinkWeave, which is a connectivity language built on
top of DataWeave. Connector Builder is UI-first, so you don’t need LinkWeave knowledge to create
connectors. However, for advanced use cases, you can use LinkWeave to extend and enhance
functionality by adding custom capabilities.

## Key Advantages

Some key advantages of using Connector Builder are:

- **Speed**

  Reduce development time from months to days or even minutes.

- **Simplicity**

  Eliminate system-specific code, static assets, and scripting.

- **Scalability**

  Build scalable connectivity that handles thousands of APIs with unique implementations.

- **Quality**

  Maximize consistency and reliability by reducing manual input and enforcing reusable design
  patterns.

- **Usability**

  Get a unified, intuitive design experience for both developers and non-developers.

- **Customization**

  Create your own connectors if they don’t already exist, and tailor them to your requirements.

## Supported Features

Connectors built with Connector Builder can support:

- [Base Connectivity](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/base-connectivity)

- [Connections](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/connections)

- [Operations](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/operations)

- [Pagination](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/pagination)

- [Triggers](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/triggers)

- [Value Providers](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/value-providers)

After you create your connector, you can [test](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/testing-connectors),
[package](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/packaging-connectors), [release](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/releasing-connectors), and [run](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/running-connectors) your
connector.

## Use Cases

Use Connector Builder to create a wide range of connectors. Some use cases include:

- **CRM**

  Sync customer data, manage leads, and automate sales processes.

- **ERP**

  Integrate financials, manage inventory, and streamline supply chain operations.

- **Marketing**

  Plan campaigns, track customer interactions, and automate outreach workflows.

- **E-commerce**

  Manage product catalogs, process orders, and handle customer data.

- **HR Management**

  Handle employee data, run payroll, and administer benefits.

- **Collaboration**

  Automate notifications, manage tasks, and streamline project workflows.

- **Social Media**

  Publish content, track analytics, and enable social engagement.

- **Payment Gateways**

  Process payments, manage transactions, and handle financial data.

## Next Steps

For information about prerequisites, installations, and upgrades, refer to
[Getting Started](https://docs.mulesoft.com/connector-builder/getting-started).