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SKILL

add-data-source

Add and verify a data source or connector in Power Apps Studio.

Stars

★ 440

Source

GitHub

Updated

2026-07-11

// securityCaution

Prompt only, no code
Open source

Summary

This skill is essentially an open-source prompt-only workflow that guides the user to manually add a data source in Power Apps Studio and then verify it. The material does not show that it requires secrets, performs direct network egress, or executes local code by itself; overall risk is low, with minor caution around downstream MCP access to Studio-visible resources and unclear license/maintenance metadata.

CredentialsLow risk

The material explicitly states that no keys or environment variables are required. The skill only instructs the user to complete authentication in Studio and does not itself collect, store, or transmit credentials.

Network egressLow risk

The system flags no remote host and the skill is prompt-only. The README says it cannot add connections programmatically and only verifies availability via platform tools after the user acts, with no sign of this skill itself sending data to unknown or unrelated external endpoints.

Code executionLow risk

There is no indication of spawning local processes, running scripts, or invoking privileged system capabilities. Its behavior is limited to instructing the user, waiting for confirmation, and suggesting follow-up listing/description MCP calls, so the skill itself has no direct code-execution surface.

Data accessCaution

The skill itself does not directly read or write files or data, but it is designed to guide the user to add new data sources and then verify them through `list_data_sources`, `list_apis`, `get_data_source_schema`, and `describe_api`. This is a normal data-visibility capability consistent with its stated purpose; users should watch the scope available to downstream tools, but no overprivilege red flag is shown in the material.

Supply chainCaution

The source is an open-source GitHub repository under Microsoft, which is a meaningful risk-reducing signal. However, the material also shows no declared license, 0 stars, and unknown maintenance status, so supply-chain assurance is limited; this supports a caution rating rather than high risk.

Recommendations

Only add connections within a trusted Power Apps Studio session and verify the exact scope granted to the data source.
Before proceeding with later edits, confirm that the data sources/APIs listed by MCP match what you intended to expose.
For production use, additionally verify the repository license, maintenance activity, and any relevant dependency inventory.
Prefer least-privilege connection accounts so high-privilege business data sources are not unnecessarily exposed to downstream automation.

Audited by: gpt-5.4 · 2026-06-17

// install

Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners

Please install the "add-data-source" skill from askskill:
1. Download https://raw.githubusercontent.com/microsoft/power-platform-skills/main/plugins/canvas-apps/skills/add-data-source/SKILL.md
2. Save it as ~/.claude/skills/add-data-source/SKILL.md
3. Reload skills and tell me it's ready

// download

Download SKILL.mdInstall manifest ↗

// examples

Connect a SharePoint list

Prompt

Help me add a SharePoint data source to this Canvas App, connect to the 'Project Tasks' list in our team site, and continue after confirming the connection works.

Expected

Step-by-step guidance to add the SharePoint connection in Power Apps Studio, select the target list, and verify the data source is available.

Add a SQL Server connection

Prompt

I want to connect this app to a SQL Server database. Guide me to add the connector, enter the connection details, and continue after the connection succeeds.

Expected

Instructions to add the SQL Server connector, configure connection settings, and confirm the app can access the database tables.

Connect Office 365 user data

Prompt

Help me add the Office 365 Users connector to the Canvas App so it can read user information, then continue after verification.

Expected

Guidance to add the Office 365 Users connector, complete authorization, and verify that user data can be retrieved correctly.

// docs

Data sources, connections, and API connectors cannot be added by the coding agent — they must be added through the Power Apps Studio interface. This skill informs the user, guides them to add the connection in their Studio session, verifies it is available via the MCP server, and then continues with any pending work.

Phase 0 — Identify the Connection Type

From the user's request, determine what they want to add and how to verify it:

Request type	Verify with
Data source (SharePoint list, Dataverse table, SQL table, Excel file, OneDrive, etc.)	`list_data_sources`
API / connector (Office 365 Users, Teams, custom connector, etc.)	`list_apis`
Unclear	Both `list_data_sources` and `list_apis`

Note what the user is trying to add so you can look for it by name in Phase 3.

Phase 1 — Inform the User

Explain that this step requires action in their Studio session. Tell the user:

The coding agent cannot add data sources or connections programmatically — this must be done directly in Power Apps Studio.
To add the connection, follow these steps in their open Studio session:
1. Open the Data panel in the left sidebar
2. Click Add data
3. Search for the data source or connector they want (e.g., "SharePoint", "Dataverse", "SQL Server", "Office 365 Users")
4. Follow the authentication prompts and select the specific table, list, file, or dataset
Once added, the connection will be available to the MCP server and you can continue.

Phase 2 — Wait for Confirmation

Use AskUserQuestion to pause until the user has completed the steps in Studio:

"Please add the data source or connection in your Power Apps Studio session. Reply here when it's ready and I'll verify the connection before continuing."

Do not proceed until the user confirms they have added it.

Phase 3 — Verify the Connection

Once the user confirms, call the appropriate MCP tools to check that the connection is now available:

If the request was for a data source: call list_data_sources
If the request was for an API / connector: call list_apis
If the type was unclear: call both in parallel

Scan the results for the connection the user added:

Found — Confirm to the user that the data source or connection is now visible to the agent. Include the exact name as returned by the MCP tool (this is how it must be referenced in Power Fx formulas). If it is a data source, call get_data_source_schema to retrieve its column names and types, and include the schema summary in your response so it is ready for use in edits. Similarly, for APIs/connectors, call describe_api to retrieve the available endpoints and their parameters, and include the schema summary in your response.

Not found — Inform the user that the connection is not yet visible. Ask them to:

Confirm they completed the Studio steps and the connection appears in the Data panel there.
Check that their Studio session is still active (the MCP server must be connected to a live coauthoring session).
Let you know when ready to try again.

Use AskUserQuestion to wait for their follow-up, then re-run Phase 3.

Phase 4 — Continue

After the connection is confirmed:

If the user had a pending task (e.g., "add SharePoint as a data source, then build a gallery"), continue with that work now using the verified connection name and schema.
If adding the connection was the only request, summarize what was confirmed (connection name, type, and schema if applicable) and suggest a natural next step (e.g., building a screen or gallery that uses the new data).

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