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Connections installed servers Connections is where you manage integrations in your workspace. Install connections from the NimbleBrain registry to give your playbooks access to external APIs, databases, and services.
Nira Handles This: Nira automatically selects and configures the right tools for you. This page is useful for understanding what integrations are available.

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What is Connections?

Connections provides:
  • Browse Catalog: Explore available integrations from the NimbleBrain registry
  • One-Click Install: Install connections instantly without configuration
  • Connection Management: View status, logs, and control installed connections
  • Integration with Playbooks: All installed connections are available to your playbooks

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Connection Tiers

NimbleBrain Studio connections are organized into two tiers:

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Free Connections

These NimbleBrain-built connections are included with every plan, including Free:

NimbleMail

Send emails via AWS SES integration

NimbleNews

News headlines and article search

NimbleSearch

Web search powered by Brave

NimbleWeather

Weather data and forecasts
Free connections have no install limits. You can install all 4 on any plan.

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Premium Connections

All other connections are premium and require a paid subscription. Premium connections include third-party integrations like Gmail, Slack, GitHub, PostgreSQL, and more.
Install Limits by Plan:
PlanPremium Connection Limit
Free0 (free connections only)
Starter5 installed at once
Business10 installed at once
EnterpriseUnlimited
Limits apply across all workspaces in your account. You can uninstall and reinstall different premium connections as needed.
Available Premium Connections:
CategoryConnections
Business & CollaborationCalendly, Gmail, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Slack, Zoom
Developer ToolsGitHub, Ref, Echo
Data & AnalyticsClickHouse, PostgreSQL, Abstract API, IPInfo
UtilitiesTavily, DeepL, PDF.co, Finnhub, OpenWeatherMap
OtherNational Parks, Reverse Text
Important: Attempting to install premium connections without a paid subscription, or exceeding your plan’s install limit, will result in an error. Upgrade your plan →

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Installed Connections

The Installed Connections tab shows all integrations currently running in your workspace: Connections installed servers view

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Connection Information

Each connection card displays:
  • Connection name: The display name of the integration
  • Description: What the connection does and which APIs it provides
  • Status: Running status indicator (Running)
  • Package ID: The registry identifier (e.g., ai.nimbletools/echo)

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Connection Actions

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Connect
Generate connection configuration for Claude Desktop
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Logs
View real-time logs from the connection to debug issues
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Restart
Restart the connection if it becomes unresponsive
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Uninstall
Remove the connection from your workspace
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Configure
Manage connection-specific settings and environment variables

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Browse Catalog

Connections catalog browser The catalog contains integrations from the NimbleBrain registry.

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Filter by Category

Connections are organized into categories:

Business

Gmail, Slack, Calendly, Zoom, HubSpot, Google Sheets

Developer Tools

GitHub, Echo, Ref documentation search

Data & Analytics

PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Abstract API, IPInfo

Utilities

Tavily, DeepL, PDF.co, Finnhub, OpenWeatherMap

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Connection Cards

Each connection in the catalog shows:
  • Connection icon: Visual identifier
  • Connection name: Display name
  • Package ID: Full registry identifier with version
  • Description: What the connection provides
  • Category badge: Which category it belongs to
  • Install button: One-click installation

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Installing a Connection

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Browse Catalog

Click the “Browse Catalog” tab in Connections
2

Find a Connection

Scroll through or use the category filters to find a connection
3

Review Details

Click on a connection card to see full details (optional)
4

Click Install

Click the blue “Install” button on the connection card
5

Wait for Installation

The connection will be installed and started automatically (usually 5-15 seconds)
Once installed, the connection is immediately available to all playbooks in your workspace!

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Available Connections

Here are all the integrations available in the catalog:
Browse by category: Use the navigation sidebar to explore connections by category - Business, Developer Tools, Data & Analytics, and Utilities.

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Development Tools

Simple echo service for testing, debugging, and development workflows. No API key required.View Echo Documentation →
Interact with GitHub repos, issues, PRs, code search, and Actions through natural language. Requires GitHub token.View GitHub Documentation →
Token-efficient documentation search for 1000+ sites. 60-95% fewer tokens than alternatives with session-aware de-duplication. Requires Ref API key.View Ref Documentation →

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Data Intelligence

Comprehensive API suite for data enrichment, validation, and intelligence services. Email validation, IP geolocation, phone validation, and company data. Requires Abstract API key.View Abstract API Documentation →
IP geolocation, network intelligence, ASN lookup, privacy detection, and WHOIS queries. Requires IPInfo API key.View IPInfo Documentation →

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Search and Research

AI-powered web search optimized for LLMs. Real-time results, content extraction, web crawling, and site mapping. Requires Tavily API key.View Tavily Documentation →

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Document Processing

Comprehensive PDF toolkit with 18 tools for conversion, manipulation, security, OCR, barcodes, and watermarks. Credit-based pricing with API key.View PDF.co Documentation →

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Databases and Analytics

OLAP database for real-time analytics and data warehousing queries. Execute queries, analyze data, and generate insights. Requires ClickHouse connection details.View ClickHouse Documentation →
Industrial-strength database management with AI-powered natural language queries, intelligent index optimization, and comprehensive health monitoring. Requires database credentials.View PostgreSQL Documentation →

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Finance

Real-time stock data, company fundamentals, financial news, and market analysis. Requires Finnhub API key.View Finnhub Documentation →

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Language and Translation

High-quality neural machine translation supporting 30+ languages. Text translation, document translation, and language detection. Requires DeepL API key.View DeepL Documentation →

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Business and Collaboration

Scheduling automation for managing events, invitees, and booking links. Create scheduling links, track no-shows, and set up webhooks. OAuth2 authentication.View Calendly Documentation →
Email automation for sending, receiving, organizing, and managing messages. Create drafts, manage labels, handle threads, and access contacts. OAuth2 authentication.View Gmail Documentation →
Spreadsheet automation for creating, reading, updating, and analyzing data. Execute SQL queries, create charts, and manage worksheets. OAuth2 authentication.View Google Sheets Documentation →
CRM and marketing automation platform integration. Manage contacts, companies, deals, tickets, and marketing campaigns. OAuth2 authentication.View HubSpot Documentation →
Team communication and collaboration platform integration. Send messages, manage channels, retrieve conversation history, and automate workflows. OAuth2 authentication.View Slack Documentation →
Video conferencing platform integration. Schedule meetings, manage participants, retrieve recordings, and configure meeting settings. OAuth2 authentication.View Zoom Documentation →

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Travel and Recreation

Explore US National Parks with detailed information about parks, trails, campgrounds, and visitor centers. U.S. National Parks Service API.

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Weather and Climate

Current weather, forecasts, historical data, and air quality information for any location worldwide. Requires OpenWeatherMap API key.View OpenWeatherMap Documentation →

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Utilities

Text manipulation service with reverse and analysis tools for processing and transforming text data. Zero configuration, no API key required.

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Connection Configuration

Some connections require configuration before they can be used:

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API Keys and Secrets

Connections that access external APIs need authentication:
  1. Click the Configure button (gear icon) on the connection card
  2. Enter required API keys or credentials
  3. Save the configuration
  4. Restart the connection if prompted
Security: API keys are encrypted and stored securely. They are never exposed in logs or visible to other workspace members.

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Environment Variables

Some connections accept optional configuration via environment variables:
  • Connection timeouts
  • Rate limiting
  • Feature flags
  • Custom endpoints
Check the connection documentation for available options.

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Connection Logs

View real-time logs to debug issues:
1

Click Logs

Click the “Logs” button on any installed connection
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View Output

See real-time output from the connection
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Filter Logs

Use the search box to filter log messages
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Download

Export logs for offline analysis

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Connecting to Claude Desktop

Generate a connection configuration for any installed integration:
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Click Connect

Click the “Connect” button on the connection card
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Copy Configuration

Copy the generated JSON configuration
3

Open Claude Config

Open your Claude Desktop configuration file:
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
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Add Configuration

Merge the configuration into your existing config file
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Restart Claude

Quit and restart Claude Desktop
The connection config includes your workspace API token for authentication. Keep it secure!

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Connection Status

Running

Connection is healthy and responding to requests

Error

Connection failed to start or is not responding

Installing

Connection is being installed or restarted

Stopped

Connection is installed but not running

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Uninstalling a Connection

1

Click Uninstall

Click the red “Uninstall” button on the connection card
2

Confirm

Confirm that you want to remove the connection
3

Cleanup

The connection and its configuration will be removed
Warning: Uninstalling a connection will break any playbooks that depend on it. Make sure no playbooks are using the connection before uninstalling.

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Troubleshooting

  • Check that you have sufficient workspace resources
  • Try refreshing the catalog
  • Check the Activity Logs for error details
  • Click “Logs” to see error messages
  • Check if API keys are configured correctly
  • Try restarting the connection
  • Verify the connection shows “Running” status
  • Try restarting the connection
  • Check that the connection is installed in the correct workspace
  • Verify the API key is valid
  • Check that the key has the necessary permissions
  • Make sure you saved the configuration after entering the key

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Best Practices

Install What You Need

Only install connections that your playbooks will use

Secure API Keys

Never share API keys or workspace tokens publicly

Monitor Logs

Check logs when debugging playbook issues

Test Connections

Verify connections work before using them in production playbooks

Playbooks

Create workflows that use your installed connections

API Tokens

Generate tokens for Claude Desktop integration

Activity Logs

Track connection installations and configuration changes

Claude Desktop Setup

Connect your integrations to Claude Desktop