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# Chat with Connector

#### Overview

Chat with Connector allows users to interact with connected applications directly from GLChat. With this feature, users can ask questions, retrieve information, and perform supported actions using connectors such as Gmail, Google Calendar, GitHub, and other applications that have been enabled for the organization.

Connectors help users work across different tools without leaving the chat experience. For example, a user can ask GLChat to summarize recent emails, check calendar availability, search GitHub issues, or combine information from multiple connected applications.

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### How It Works

The connector options shown in GLChat depend on the connectors configured by the organization admin. Users can only access connectors that are available in their organization and have been authenticated by the user.

Once a connector is connected, users can ask GLChat to interact with the application using natural language.

For example:

```
Summarize my latest unread emails from Gmail.
```

```
Check my calendar availability tomorrow afternoon.
```

```
Find open GitHub issues related to login error.
```

```
Create a calendar event based on the meeting details from my email.
```

GLChat will use the selected connector capability to process the request. Depending on the connector, GLChat may retrieve information, summarize content, search records, or perform supported actions.

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### Selecting a Connector

To use Chat with Connector:

1. Open the message input menu.
2. Select **Connector**.
3. Choose one or more available connectors.
4. Enter your instruction in the chat box.
5. Send the message.

The list of available connectors may vary depending on the organization configuration and user authentication status.

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### Using Multiple Connectors

Users can select more than one connector for a single request. This is useful when the task requires information or actions across multiple applications.

Example:

```
Check my calendar availability tomorrow afternoon, and send the information to client
```

In this example, GLChat may use Google Calendar to check the follow-meeting schedule and Gmail to send the email.

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### Supported Capabilities

Connector capabilities depend on each application and how the connector is configured. In general, users may be able to:

* Ask questions based on connected application data.
* Search or retrieve relevant information.
* Summarize content from connected applications.
* Perform supported actions, such as creating drafts, scheduling events, or searching issues.
* Combine multiple connectors in one task.

Some actions may require confirmation or additional user input before they are completed.

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### Authentication and Access

Before using a connector, users may need to authenticate their account. Authentication ensures that GLChat can access the connected application based on the user’s permission.

Access is also controlled by the organization configuration. If a connector is not available, it may mean that the connector has not been enabled by the organization admin or the user has not completed authentication.

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### Example Use Cases

#### Gmail

```
Summarize unread emails from today.
```

```
Find the last email from Sarah and draft a reply.
```

#### Google Calendar

```
Check my availability this Friday afternoon.
```

```
Schedule a 30-minute meeting tomorrow at 10 AM.
```

#### GitHub

```
Find open issues related to SSO integration.
```

```
Summarize recent pull requests in this repository.
```

#### Multiple Connectors

```
Check my email for the meeting request, then create a calendar event based on it.
```

```
Find GitHub issues related to the latest client feedback from Gmail.
```

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### Notes

* Available connectors depend on organization settings.
* Users may need to authenticate each connector before using it.
* Connector actions depend on the supported capability of each application.
* Some requests may require more specific instructions if the connector needs additional context, such as date, repository, recipient, or calendar details.
* Users can select multiple connectors when the task involves more than one application.

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