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

# Introduction

> Connect your databases, documents, and cloud storage to Alchemyst's context layer

## Overview

Data source integrations bring your organization's knowledge directly into Alchemyst. Connect your existing systems and let Alchemyst automatically sync and search across everything—no manual uploads, no SQL required.

**Available integrations:**

* **Databases** - PostgreSQL, MongoDB
* **Productivity Tools** - Google Docs, Google Sheets
* **Cloud Storage** - Amazon S3

Query all your data in natural language and get unified results across all connected sources.

***

## Quick Start

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Your Data Source">
    Visit the [Alchemyst Integrations page](https://platform.getalchemystai.com/integrations?utm_source=docs\&utm_campaign=intro\&utm_medium=web) and select your integration type
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Access">
    Choose what data to sync and set your sync frequency
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Querying">
    Ask questions in plain English across all connected sources
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Integration Types

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Databases" icon="database" href="/integrations/data-sources/databases">
    Query PostgreSQL and MongoDB in natural language
  </Card>

  <Card title="Productivity Tools" icon="file-lines" href="/integrations/data-sources/docs">
    Sync Google Docs and Sheets
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cloud Storage" icon="cloud" href="/integrations/data-sources/cloud-storage">
    Connect Amazon S3 buckets
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Databases

Connect operational data sources:

* **PostgreSQL** - Customer records, transactions, product catalogs
* **MongoDB** - User profiles, event logs, content management

[View database integration guide →](/integrations/data-sources/databases)

### Productivity Tools

Sync team knowledge:

* **Google Docs** - Meeting notes, SOPs, project documentation
* **Google Sheets** - Project tracking, budgets, customer lists

[View productivity integration guide →](/integrations/data-sources/docs)

### Cloud Storage

Access files at scale:

* **Amazon S3** - Documents, reports, media, code repositories
* Supports PDF, DOCX, PPTX, CSV, JSON, images, and more

[View cloud storage integration guide →](/integrations/data-sources/cloud-storage)

***

## Key Benefits

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Unified Search" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Search across all connected sources simultaneously with a single query
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Always Up-to-Date" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Automatic syncing keeps your data fresh—no manual exports
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Natural Language" icon="message">
    Query databases and spreadsheets without writing SQL or formulas
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Secure by Default" icon="shield">
    Read-only access, encrypted connections, and granular permissions
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Security

All integrations follow enterprise-grade security standards:

<Check>Read-only access - never modifies or deletes your data</Check>
<Check>SSL/TLS encrypted connections</Check>
<Check>Minimal permissions - access only what you choose to sync</Check>
<Check>Instant disconnect from your dashboard</Check>

[Learn more about security best practices →](/integrations/data-sources/databases#security-best-practices)

***

## Get Started

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Connect Databases" icon="database" href="/integrations/data-sources/databases">
    PostgreSQL & MongoDB setup guides
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sync Documents" icon="file" href="/integrations/data-sources/docs">
    Google Docs & Sheets integration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add Cloud Storage" icon="cloud-arrow-up" href="/integrations/data-sources/cloud-storage">
    Amazon S3 configuration
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Card title="Browse All Integrations" icon="grid" href="https://platform.getalchemystai.com/integrations?utm_source=docs&utm_campaign=intro_cta&utm_medium=web">
  Visit the Alchemyst Integrations page to get started
</Card>