Powerful Data Extractors

Introduction: What Are Keboola Data Extractors?

Keboola’s data extractors provide the powerful starting point for every data pipeline built within the Keboola platform. These pre-built, easy-to-use components allow you to effortlessly connect with a wide range of data sources, extract the data, and quickly bring it into Keboola’s environment. Whether your data lives in CRM systems, databases, social media platforms, marketing tools, or elsewhere, Keboola has an extractor tailored to your needs.

Why Choose Keboola’s Data Extractors?

Keboola’s data extractors streamline the extraction process, saving time and resources. Key benefits include:

• No coding required: Use intuitive, clickable interfaces to extract your data.
• Wide range of connectors: Connect to databases, marketing platforms, CRM systems, social media, and more.
• Secure by design: Use secure methods like SSH tunneling to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Customizable: Tailor extraction methods and data selection to meet your precise business needs.

Types of Data Extractors Offered by Keboola

Keboola offers an extensive range of extractors to cover virtually all your data integration needs:

• CRM Extractors: Easily connect to CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and more.
• Database Extractors: Quickly link to databases like Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and others.
• Marketing and Analytics Extractors: Extract valuable insights from Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other platforms.
• Cloud Storage Extractors: Connect to platforms such as Google Sheets, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and more.

Introducing Keboola’s Generic Extractor

One of Keboola’s standout features is the Generic Extractor. Designed for flexibility, this powerful tool enables you to extract data via API connections without writing a single line of JSON code. With just a few clicks, you can connect to countless APIs and begin importing data immediately.

Step-by-Step Example: Configuring a Snowflake Extractor

Let’s illustrate how simple it is to use Keboola extractors with a practical example: connecting to Snowflake.

1. Selecting an extractor: From Keboola’s Components section, select the Snowflake extractor.
2. Creating a configuration: Name your configuration and input necessary credentials to connect to your Snowflake database.
3. Choosing data: Specify which tables or views you’d like to import, and run your configuration.
4. Advanced data selection: Choose specific columns, incremental loading via timestamps, or customize queries with advanced SELECT statements.

Once configured, extractor jobs run seamlessly in the background, providing clear status indicators and execution details, ensuring transparency and control at every step.

Secure Data Extraction with SSH Tunnels

Data security is paramount. Keboola ensures your data remains secure with SSH tunneling. SSH tunnels provide a secure, encrypted connection, allowing extractors to access internal databases safely without exposing sensitive servers to the internet.

Incremental Data Extraction for Efficiency

Incremental extraction is critical for managing large volumes of data efficiently. Keboola extractors allow you to:

• Define timestamps to extract only new or updated data.
• Set primary keys to append or update data incrementally.
• Maintain data accuracy and freshness without unnecessary overhead.

Example: Configuring Google Sheets Extractor

Google Sheets is one of the most widely used extractors. The configuration process is straightforward:

1. Select Google Sheets Extractor: Choose the Google Sheets component from the Keboola Components list.
2. Authorize Access: Complete the authorization steps to securely connect Keboola to your Google account.
3. Select Spreadsheet: Choose the specific Google Sheet and the table within it.
4. Run Configuration: Execute the extraction, with completion clearly indicated via a visual status indicator.

Advanced Customization Capabilities

Keboola extractors offer an advanced mode, allowing you to:

• Write custom queries for specific data retrieval.
• Select precise columns and conditions.
• Optimize extraction performance and data relevance according to your organizational requirements.

Comprehensive Documentation and Support

Every Keboola extractor is accompanied by detailed documentation, ensuring you have clear guidance during setup and troubleshooting. Additionally, Keboola’s dedicated support team is always available to help, including assistance with unlisted extractors or specialized configurations.

Build Your Own Extractor

If your needs exceed standard components, Keboola empowers you to build and extend your own extractors. This flexibility ensures that Keboola always aligns perfectly with your evolving data integration requirements.

Conclusion: Unleash Your Data Potential

Keboola Data Extractors provide an efficient, powerful, secure, and intuitive way to integrate data from virtually any source. Built to scale and adapt to your business, extractors streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and empower your team to focus on generating insights rather than managing integrations.