Build Elastic Integrations Faster, With or Without Code

Elastic 9.4 introduces two new paths for custom data integrations: a fast no-code option and a full-control toolkit for developers.

Elastic has released version 9.4, introducing two distinct methods for building custom data integrations. The first, called Automatic Import, is a no-code solution designed for speed and simplicity. It allows users to quickly connect new data sources without writing any code and includes support for multiple data streams. The second option, named Integration Skills, is an open, agent-based toolkit for developers. This full-code path provides complete control over the entire integration lifecycle, from data fetching and processing to mapping and ingestion. These new features aim to streamline the process of bringing information from any custom source into the Elastic platform for analysis.

This update directly addresses a significant challenge for many organizations: integrating data from niche applications or proprietary systems. The dual-path approach caters to different teams and skill sets. The no-code Automatic Import empowers IT administrators, security analysts, and business users to onboard new data sources independently, accelerating projects that might otherwise get stuck in a developer queue. Meanwhile, the full-code Integration Skills toolkit gives software engineers and DevOps teams the power and flexibility they need for complex scenarios. This allows them to handle unique data formats, implement custom business logic, or manage sophisticated authentication requirements that a simpler interface could not support.

By offering both simplified and advanced options, Elastic makes its platform more accessible and versatile. This strategy helps teams choose the most efficient tool for each specific task, reducing the overall effort required to centralize data for observability and security. It reflects a wider industry trend of providing layered solutions that serve both non-technical users and expert developers. For customers, this means a lower barrier to entry for leveraging the full power of Elastic's search, analytics, and monitoring capabilities across a more comprehensive set of their organization's data.

This update lowers the barrier for getting custom data into Elastic. The no-code option empowers non-developers, while the full-code toolkit gives engineers the control they need for complex sources, making the platform more versatile for all teams.

By simplifying data integration, businesses can achieve faster time-to-insight from a wider range of data sources. This improves observability and security posture without requiring extensive developer resources for every new integration, reducing operational costs and bottlenecks.