Why connected apps matter
Connected apps let VDF AI work with the tools where your team already stores work, knowledge, files, and meeting context.
This makes it easier to:
- answer questions using your real company information
- create or update work in connected systems
- reduce manual copy/paste between tools
- keep prompts shorter because the relevant context is already available
The apps covered in this guide
| App | Best for |
|---|---|
| Drive files, calendars, and optional Gmail drafting | |
| Microsoft | OneDrive, Microsoft 365 content, and calendar context |
| Jira | Backlog work, issue creation, and delivery metrics |
| Confluence | Company knowledge and internal documentation |
| GitHub | Repository context, pull requests, and code-related summaries |
| Slack | Quick prompts and collaboration inside team channels |
| Zoom | Meeting context, summaries, and follow-up workflows |
| GitBook | Product docs and searchable knowledge bases |
Before you connect an app
- Use the account that already has the files, boards, spaces, or channels you need.
- Only approve the access your team actually plans to use.
- If your company restricts third-party access, ask your workspace owner or IT team to confirm approval first.
Good habits after connecting
- Test one small workflow right away so you know the connection is working.
- Reconnect the app if you change passwords, revoke access, or switch accounts.
- Disconnect apps you no longer need so the workspace stays clean.