Connections
Manage connectors and MCP servers for your CloudThinker environment to integrate with various services and tools.- Builtin Connections
- MCP Connections
- Builtin Tools
Built-in Connections
CloudThinker provides several built-in connections for popular cloud services and databases.Available Built-in Connections
Amazon Web Services
Connect to AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more for comprehensive cloud operations.
Google Cloud Platform
Integrate with Google Cloud services including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and Kubernetes Engine.
Microsoft Azure
Connect to Azure services including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, SQL Database, and Container Instances.
PostgreSQL
Connect to PostgreSQL databases for monitoring and optimization operations.
Kubernetes
Integrate with Kubernetes clusters for workload management and monitoring.
MySQL
Connect to MySQL databases for performance monitoring and optimization tasks.
Grafana
Connect to Grafana for dashboard visualization, metrics monitoring, and alerting integration.
Elasticsearch
Integrate with Elasticsearch for log analysis, search operations, and observability data.
Managing Built-in Connections
Connecting a Service:- Set up credentials: Follow our credential setup guide to create read-only access
- Click the Connect button on the desired service
- Provide the required credentials and configuration
- Test the connection to ensure proper setup
- Save the connection for use in operations
- Ready to connect: Service is available but not yet configured
- Connected: Service is active and ready for operations
- Disconnected: Service was connected but is currently unavailable
Credential Setup Guide
Learn how to create secure, read-only access credentials for all supported services
Built-in connections are pre-configured with the most common settings for each service type. You can customize these connections after initial setup.
Connection Security
Best Practices
Credential Management
- Use read-only credentials when possible
- Implement proper access controls and permissions
- Regularly rotate access keys and passwords
- Store credentials securely with encryption
Network Security
- Use HTTPS/TLS for all connections
- Implement IP whitelisting where possible
- Monitor connection logs for suspicious activity
- Set appropriate timeout values
Troubleshooting Connections
Connection Failed
Connection Failed
Common Issues:
- Incorrect credentials or expired tokens
- Network connectivity problems
- Service endpoint changes
- Firewall or security group restrictions
- Verify credentials are correct and active
- Test network connectivity to the service
- Check service status and endpoint URLs
- Review firewall and security configurations
MCP Connection Issues
MCP Connection Issues
Common Problems:
- MCP server not responding
- Transport configuration errors
- Environment variable issues
- Protocol version mismatches
- Verify MCP server is running and accessible
- Check transport type and URL configuration
- Validate environment variables are set correctly
- Ensure protocol compatibility between client and server