Configuration and Knowledge Management·Task 5.2·Bloom: analyse·Difficulty 4/5·9 min read·Updated 2026-07-14

Choosing Connector Access vs Manual Upload (CCAO-F)

Manage uploaded knowledge and connectors (e.g., Google Drive, Gmail)

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In short
Choosing between connector access and manual upload is a decision based on how frequently a source changes and who needs access. Frequently changing, authoritative source systems, such as a live Drive folder or an inbox, are better reached via a connector than through repeated manual uploads. Stable reference material that rarely changes is well suited to a one-time upload into the knowledge base. The connected set should stay deliberate, and manual uploads require an explicit re-upload step to stay current.

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