[theboat]

Does this imply airbyte only supports connectors that airbyte validates and integrates into the platform? Can I use an airbyte connector that lives in a repo on my private github?

This solves the problem of getting high quality connectors built, but how do you plan to maintain them? What if the original contributor falls off the face of the earth?

[mtricot]

You can also use an external connector if you want to. This is a very valid use-case, especially if you connect internal APIs or private sources that wouldn't make sense for the community.

If the original contributor falls off the face of the earth, it is OK! That's the beauty of Open-Source. Another person who is using it can jump in. We can also jump in.