Connector

A software component or pattern that enables incompatible systems, interfaces, or protocols to work together by translating requests, responses, or data formats.

An interoperability pattern that connects incompatible systems by translating or forwarding communication between their interfaces or protocols.

An interoperability pattern that acts as a centralized entry point between systems, translating, routing, securing, or managing requests to simplify communication and integration across multiple services or APIs.

An architectural layer that mediates communication between applications, services, AI agents, and external systems by handling data transformation, protocol translation, routing, authentication, and orchestration to enable seamless interoperability.

A middleware or software component that enables communication and data transfer between an AI system and an external tool.