• READ
  • ANALYSIS
  • CONTEXT
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve synchronized provider data with your AI

Connect your apps once. After that, your AI can read and act on your live records whenever you ask.

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Short answer

How can I get my app data into my AI?

The Nango connector uses unified APIs to pull specific records like contacts or deals from your connected providers. Your AI accesses these records to answer questions and provide context. You get direct access to your live workspace data.

Where your data lands

Data outcomes

Once the connection is live, your AI can route information to these destinations.

READ

Direct data access

Your AI pulls specific records from your providers. You can ask questions about any contact or deal currently in your system.

ANALYSIS

Instant summaries

The AI reads through your synchronized records to find patterns or specific details. It turns raw provider data into answers.

CONTEXT

In-chat intelligence

Your agent uses the retrieved data to provide context for other tasks. It keeps your conversations grounded in real facts.

HUMAN

Manual review

You decide which records are accurate before taking further action. The AI provides the data, but you keep the final say.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI uses the Nango connection to bridge the gap between your chat and your external tools.

  1. Identify the request

    Your AI recognizes when you are asking for information stored in a connected service.

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  2. Fetch the records

    The agent calls the provider to pull the specific list of items you asked for.

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  3. Filter and parse

    The AI sifts through the returned data to find the exact contact or deal you need.

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  4. Deliver the answer

    The agent presents the retrieved information directly in your chat interface.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test your connection.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for the specific record or tool you want to query.

Nango Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7jENP9QLzi7Gc6CTWDiT6gMRkMOQLbLXLM9KXnBO/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Nango capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nango-unified-api-integration-platform-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7jENP9QLzi7Gc6CTWDiT6gMRkMOQLbLXLM9KXnBO/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all the recent deals from my CRM.

  • Find the contact information for the user named Alex Smith.

  • Show me the last five tasks updated in my project management tool.

  • Summarize the details for the most recent lead in my pipeline.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Nango once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize your accounts. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start chatting with your data.

Connect Nango to your AI

FAQ

How the data retrieval works

  • 01

    Can the AI delete records in my CRM?

    No. This connector only provides the ability to list and retrieve records. It cannot delete or modify your data.

  • 02

    Does the AI see all my data at once?

    No. The AI only accesses the specific records it needs to answer your prompt via the list tool.

  • 03

    How often is the data updated?

    The AI pulls live data from the provider at the moment you ask the question.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as your client is MCP-compatible, like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Will I have to re-authenticate every time?

    No. You connect your accounts once through Nango, and the connection stays active for your AI.

  • More questions about Nango? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Nango Connector can do

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