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MindsDB enables connecting data from various data sources and operating on data without moving it from its source. Granting MindsDB access to data is the foundation for all other capabilities.

* **Broad integration support** <br></br>
Seamlessly connect to databases, applications, and more.
* **Real-time data access** <br></br>
Work with the most up-to-date data without delays from batch processing.
* **No data movement required** <br></br>
Operate directly on data at the source. No copying, syncing, or ETL needed.

This documentation includes the following content.

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    <Card title="MindsDB's Data Integrations" icon="link" href="/integrations/data-overview">These are all the data sources that can be connected to MindsDB.</Card>    
    <Card title="SQL Clients" icon="link" href="/mindsdb_sql/connect/mindsdb_editor">Use MindsDB's SQL Editor or connect MindsDB to any SQL client.</Card>
    
    <Card title="Connect Data" icon="link" href="/mindsdb_sql/sql/create/database">Use SQL to connect data to MindsDB.</Card>
    
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