Connecting apps for prebuilt agents
Prebuilt agents rely on external applications to perform actions such as retrieving data, initiating workflows, or updating records. When you connect an app, you enable the agent to use that application's APIs to complete the tasks.
Before you configure a connection, review the app's integration page to understand the credential types and configuration requirements for the application.
Supported authentication methods
IBM watsonx Orchestrate supports multiple authentication methods for connecting to external applications. The method you use depends entirely on the requirements of the target app.
For a detailed explanation of each authentication type, see Authentication types overview.
You configure authentication separately in the draft and live environments. Some apps require different credential types in each environment (for example, Basic Auth in draft and an API key in live).
Some apps may require different authentication methods or scopes in each environment. Refer to the app's integration page for specific requirements.
For information about connecting to an app, see Creating and managing connections.
What to do next
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Browse the list of supported apps to find the application you want to connect.
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Open the app's integration page to review its Connection ID, required credential fields, and any setup needed in the external app.
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Gather the credentials that the app requires, such as API keys, OAuth values, or client secrets.