> ## Documentation Index
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# Utility Connectors

> Utility connectors provide core data transformation, formatting, and workflow control functions that support other connectors within Embedded iPaaS.

<Note>
  These connectors only apply to Embedded iPaaS
</Note>

## Overview

Utility connectors are system-level connectors that perform transformations, formatting, and control operations within a workflow.\
Unlike application connectors, which communicate with external APIs, utility connectors run entirely inside Embedded iPaaS and handle intermediate data processing.

They are typically used to:

* Prepare or normalize data before sending it to another system.
* Apply logic, encryption, or formatting between workflow steps.
* Manage data lists, text, and JSON objects programmatically.
* Control workflow behavior (e.g., triggering another workflow or stopping execution).

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## Why Use Utility Connectors

Utility connectors act as the “glue” between integrations. They allow developers to build reliable, production-ready workflows that do more than just move data between APIs—they transform, validate, and route it intelligently.

For example:

* Use **Format Data** to convert currencies or clean up phone numbers.
* Use **Mapper** to rename JSON keys before sending to an API.
* Use **AES-256 Encryption** to secure sensitive fields.
* Use **SMTP** to send notifications.
* Use **Trigger Another Workflow** to modularize complex automations.

By combining these utility connectors with app connectors, developers can construct complex, end-to-end integrations entirely within Embedded iPaaS without external code or scripts.