Integration Platform / Connectors Hub¶
This page describes the ConnectSoft Integration Platform / Connectors Hub — a central management platform for external provider integrations, webhooks, polling, and sync jobs. It is written for product managers, architects, and teams evaluating integration solutions.
The Integration Platform provides a unified way to manage integrations with external services, handle webhooks, orchestrate sync jobs, and transform data across all ConnectSoft SaaS products.
What This Platform Does¶
The Integration Platform provides:
- Connector Catalog - Pre-built connectors for common external services (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)
- Webhook Management - Webhook routing, validation, and retry logic
- Sync Job Orchestration - Scheduled sync jobs, polling, and data transformation
- Connection Management - Secure credential management and OAuth flows
- Data Transformation - Map and transform data between systems
- Error Handling - Retry logic, error recovery, and monitoring
Core Features¶
- Connector Framework - Framework for building and managing connectors
- Webhook Handling - Receive, validate, and route webhooks from external services
- Polling & Sync - Scheduled polling and sync jobs for data synchronization
- OAuth Management - OAuth flow management for external service authentication
- Credential Management - Secure storage and management of connection credentials
- Data Mapping - Transform data between different system formats
- Error Recovery - Automatic retry logic and error handling
- Monitoring - Connector health, sync status, and error tracking
- Observability - Distributed tracing, metrics, and structured logging
Typical Integrations¶
CRM Connectors¶
- HubSpot integration
- Salesforce integration
- Custom CRM connectors
Communication Connectors¶
- Email provider connectors (SendGrid, Mailgun)
- SMS provider connectors (Twilio, AWS SNS)
- Push notification connectors
Storage Connectors¶
- Cloud storage connectors (Azure Blob, S3)
- Database connectors
- File system connectors
Analytics Connectors¶
- Google Analytics
- Mixpanel
- Custom analytics connectors
Ideal Use Cases¶
- External Service Integration - Integrate ConnectSoft SaaS products with external services
- Data Synchronization - Sync data between ConnectSoft products and external systems
- Webhook Management - Handle webhooks from external services
- Connector Marketplace - Enable partners to build and share connectors
SaaS Consumers by Cycle¶
Cycle 1: AI Factory SaaS
- AI Factory SaaS uses Integration Platform for Azure DevOps integration, Git provider connections
- Factory-generated projects can include integration connectors
Cycle 2: Horizontal SaaS
- Digital Marketing Hub - Email provider connectors (SendGrid, Mailchimp), SMS provider connectors
- Short Links Platform - Analytics provider connectors (Google Analytics, Mixpanel)
- Workflow Orchestrator - HTTP connectors, webhook triggers, external service actions
- Headless CMS - Storage provider connectors (Azure Blob, S3), CDN connectors
- CRM / Contacts Hub - CRM connectors (HubSpot, Salesforce), email provider connectors
Cycle 3: AI & First Vertical
- AI Bot Framework - Channel connectors (WhatsApp, Slack, Teams), AI provider connectors
- Digital Forms SaaS - Storage connectors, notification connectors
- Insurance Suite - Insurance provider connectors, payment gateway connectors
Cycle 4: Marketplaces & Ecosystem
- All marketplace products can leverage Integration Platform connectors
- Support & Self-Service Platform - Ticketing system connectors, KB connectors
- Vertical suites (AdTech, HR) - Industry-specific connector catalogs
Relationship to the Factory¶
The Integration Platform is built by the Factory and demonstrates integration patterns. Factory-generated services can include integration connectors using the Integration Platform.
Related Documents¶
- SaaS Platforms Business Model - Pricing and licensing
- Factory Overview - How the Factory generates platforms
- External SaaS Integration Patterns - Integration patterns