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Scout Connectors
Scout connectors connect external systems to a specific user account, typically via OAuth. This allows Scout to retrieve context within the user’s permission boundary.
Where in Modulos
Settings → Connectors
If you don’t see the Connectors tab, ask your organization admin.
What connectors are
Connectors are:
- user-scoped: they belong to one user
- type-scoped: one connector per user per connector type
- OAuth-based: access and refresh tokens are stored for the user
Connectors are designed for interactive, user-scoped access. If a connector becomes disconnected or expires, re-authorize it.
Supported connector types
Supported connector types include:
- GitHub
- Bitbucket
- Google Drive
- Atlassian
Connect a service
- Open
Settings → Connectors. - Choose a connector type and follow the authorization flow.
- Confirm the connector shows as connected.
After a connector is connected, Scout can use it to search and retrieve context within the permissions of the connected account.
Sources vs connectors
Connectors are not sources:
- Sources are service accounts attached to projects. They are shared across a project and are used for Testing and other project automation.
- Connectors are user accounts connected to users. They are personal and reflect individual permissions and accountability.
Important considerations
- Use connectors when Scout needs your user-level access to docs, code, or tickets.
- Use sources when you need stable, shared automation that should not depend on a single person’s account.
- If your access changes in an external system, Scout’s access changes too.