> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.asapp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Adapters in API Connections > Learn how to connect GenerativeAgent to third-party platforms using adapters Adapters are pre-built connectors to popular third-party platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Slack, and many more. They encapsulate API endpoints and authentication for each platform, so you can connect GenerativeAgent to these systems without defining APIs from scratch. Like [MCP servers](/generativeagent/configuring/connect-apis/mcp-server), adapter interfaces are designed for LLM use from the start, which simplifies setup. You can still customize request and response schemas and transformations when needed. ## List of platforms The following platforms are available as adapters. Use the Integration Hub to add a platform and select the actions you want to use. ## Use an adapter 1. Navigate to **API Integration Hub** > **API Connections** 2. Click **Create Connection** 3. Select **Adapters** from the connection type list 4. Click **Add New** to add a new adapter (platform) source, or choose an existing one if you have already connected that platform You can create, edit, and delete adapter sources from the **Sources** page in the **API Integration Hub**. Configure the adapter for the platform you selected: * **Platform**: The third-party platform (e.g., Salesforce, Slack) * **Authentication**: Sign in or provide credentials for sandbox and/or production as required by the platform * **Environment**: Use sandbox or production according to the platform’s options Adapter sources are stored at the company level. Once created, they appear in the adapter dropdown for future connections so you can reuse them. After adding and configuring the platform, select the tool (action) you want to use: 1. Browse the available tools/actions for that adapter (e.g., create\_case, update\_record, send\_message) 2. Select the tool you want to connect 3. The connection name and description are inherited from the action; you can change them if needed Adapter interfaces are already designed to be LLM-friendly, so request and response schemas are typically well-structured for GenerativeAgent. You may still configure [request and response transformations](/generativeagent/configuring/connect-apis#request-interface) if needed—for example to rename fields, reshape payloads, or redact data—but they are often unnecessary. Once your adapter connection is configured, [reference it in a Function](/generativeagent/configuring#step-4-create-functions) so GenerativeAgent can call the adapter tool. ## Configure request and response interfaces Adapter actions already expose LLM-friendly schemas, so transformations are often not needed. You can still configure: * [Request Interface](/generativeagent/configuring/connect-apis#request-interface): Change how GenerativeAgent sends data to the adapter action * [Response Interface](/generativeagent/configuring/connect-apis#response-interface): Transform the action’s response before it is passed to GenerativeAgent Start with the default schemas and transformations. Only customize when you need to adapt the adapter’s interface for your use case. ## Using adapters in code connections You can reference adapter actions from [code-based connections](/generativeagent/configuring/connect-apis/code-api-connections) when you need custom logic or composition of multiple adapter calls. ## Next steps Learn how to create functions that use your adapter connection so GenerativeAgent can call adapter tools. Explore other API connection types and how to configure request and response transformations.