> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cognite.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cognite connectors overview

> Explore prebuilt and custom connector solutions to integrate data between source systems and Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) with bidirectional synchronization capabilities.

Stream or sync data bidirectionally between source systems and CDF with prebuilt connectors or build custom solutions for specialized integration requirements. Choose your integration path based on your data source and technical needs.

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  <Card title="Learn about data integration" icon="book-open" href="/cdf/integration/concepts/connections/about_data_integration_with_ connectors">
    Understand how connectors enable bidirectional data flow between source systems and CDF through controlled read and write operations.
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  <Card title="Configure PROSPER connector" icon="arrow-down-up" href="/cdf/integration/guides/simulators/connectors/prosper/prosper_setup">
    Integrate PETEX PROSPER simulator to create process twins for wells and pipelines with multiphase flow simulation capabilities.
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  <Card title="Configure GAP connector" icon="chevrons-left-right-ellipsis" href="/cdf/integration/guides/simulators/connectors/gap/gap_setup">
    Connect PETEX GAP simulator for production and injection network modeling with steady-state optimization and analysis.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect via PostgreSQL gateway" icon="door-open" href="/cdf/integration/guides/interfaces/postgres_gateway">
    Ingest data from ETL tools using PostgreSQL protocol with CDF resource types mapped as database tables.
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  <Card title="Enable SAP write-back" icon="arrow-up-1-0" href="/cdf/integration/guides/interfaces/sap_writeback">
    Create or update records in SAP S/4HANA systems directly from CDF with bidirectional synchronization.
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  <Card title="Build custom extractors" icon="python" href="https://github.com/cognitedata/python-extractor-utils">
    Develop custom extractors in Python or .NET using Cognite SDK utilities with built-in state management and error handling.
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