Connectors Overview

This page is the shortest path for choosing the right SeaTunnel connector entry point. Start by answering three questions: where does data come from, where does it go, and do you need CDC or special formats.

Choose An Entry Point

What you need right now	Start here
Read data from an external system	Source Connectors
Write data into a target system	Sink Connectors
Follow a real source-to-sink example	Scenario Recipes
Understand shared connector parameters	Source Common Options and Sink Common Options
Build a CDC pipeline	CDC Production Cookbook
Troubleshoot plugin installation or dependency conflicts	Connector FAQ and Connector Isolated Dependency Loading

Recommended Reading Order For New Users

1. Run one local job first, then come back to choose real connectors.
2. Pick the source and sink before comparing transform or format details.
3. Check plugin installation and third-party driver requirements before copying connector examples.
4. Read CDC and recovery details only when your pipeline actually needs them.

What To Verify Before You Commit To A Connector

• whether the connector supports your runtime engine
• whether extra drivers or plugin jars are required
• whether the connector supports batch, streaming, CDC, or exactly-once semantics
• whether the parameter names and examples match your SeaTunnel version

Useful Next Pages

• Job Configuration Guide
• Scenario Recipes
• Transforms Overview
• Quick Start With SeaTunnel Engine