Tutorial: Build a Custom Airbyte Connector

Build a REST API connector from scratch using the Airbyte Python CDK.

Time: 60 minutes Level: Beginner Prerequisites: Python 3.9+, Docker

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What You'll Build

A connector for a hypothetical Weather API that:

• Fetches weather data from REST API
• Supports incremental sync
• Handles pagination
• Includes proper error handling

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Step 1: Setup

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Step 2: Define Spec

Edit source_weather_api/spec.yaml:

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Step 3: Implement Source

Edit source_weather_api/source.py:

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Step 4: Test Locally

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Step 5: Build Docker Image

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Step 6: Add to Airbyte

1. Go to Airbyte UI
2. Settings → Sources
3. Add new source
4. Select "Custom Docker Image"
5. Enter: airbyte/source-weather-api:dev

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Complete code: GitHub

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