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Forest connects to your data through datasources. You can add one or multiple datasources to your project, each representing a database, an API, or any data source you need to manage.

Adding a datasource

Use your back-end’s method to add a datasource:
Your data is now surfaced to Forest, allowing you to browse, search, edit, and manage your records.

Adding multiple datasources

You can connect multiple datasources to create a unified back-office across different databases, APIs, or systems:
All collections from all datasources will appear in your Forest interface, giving you a unified view across your entire data landscape.

Cross-database relationships

You can define relationships between collections from different datasources:
This allows you to navigate between related data even when it lives in different databases or systems. Learn more about relationships →

Available datasources

  • SQL - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server with automatic schema introspection
  • Sequelize - Connect through your existing Sequelize ORM models
  • Mongoose - MongoDB via Mongoose ODM with schema support
  • Dummy - Generate fake data for testing and prototyping
  • Hubspot - Connect to Hubspot CRM (Contacts, Companies, Deals, Tickets)
  • Elasticsearch - Query Elasticsearch indices
  • Airtable - Connect Airtable bases
  • Stripe - Connect Stripe account data
  • RPC - Connect remote data sources via RPC
  • GraphQL / Hasura - Connect GraphQL APIs or Hasura instances
  • CosmosDB - Connect Azure CosmosDB

Custom datasources

Build custom datasources for proprietary systems, legacy databases, REST APIs, or any data source without an existing connector:
Don’t see the datasource you need? Contact us to request a datasource, and we’ll help you connect it.