How connectors work
Connect reference managers, cloud storage, apps, and science databases.
Connectors let Anara work with sources outside your library. Open Settings > Connectors to search the catalog, browse categories, and manage connected accounts.
Imports and live access
An import copies selected content into your Anara library. That copy can be searched and cited after processing. It is not a continuously synchronized copy of the external file: import updated content when you need it.
A live connector queries the connected service when the agent uses it. Adding a connection does not import everything in that account. The agent can search connected sources and, where supported, offer to import a result.
Choose a connector
| Connector | Plan access | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Zotero, Mendeley | Free and paid plans | Zotero, Mendeley |
| Benchling, Synapse | Plus and above | Connect from the catalog and follow its provider-specific setup |
| Public science databases | Plus and above | Science databases |
| Curated MCP apps, including Notion | Plus and above | Apps and MCP servers |
| Google Drive, Gmail, OneDrive, Dropbox | Pro and above | Google Drive, Gmail, OneDrive |
| SharePoint | Enterprise and Max | OneDrive and SharePoint |
| X | Max | Search public posts through the connected account |
| Custom MCP servers | Pro and above | MCP servers |
Legacy and negotiated plans can differ. The catalog shows the plan requirement for your workspace. Some connectors are unavailable in HIPAA-enabled workspaces.
Connect and use a source
- Find the service in Settings > Connectors and click Connect.
- Complete the provider's sign-in or setup instructions.
- Return to Anara and check the connection status.
- In chat, type
@and select the source, or name the connected service in your request.
Combine a connected source with your library when the question needs both. For example: "Find the project brief in Drive and compare it with the papers in my library."
If an external action needs approval, review the proposed change before allowing it. Reconnect expired authorizations from Settings. For missing files, check the account, provider permissions, and supported file types.