AWS Glue Introduces Native REST API Connector for Simplified Data Integration

AWS Glue now supports a built-in connector that enables seamless integration with any REST-enabled data sources for ETL workflows.

By Clara Morgan · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-02-05 · 1 min read

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AWS Glue announced a native REST API connector allowing customers to connect to any data source providing a REST API without building custom connectors. This reduces operational complexity and maintenance overhead by eliminating the need to manage additional libraries for proprietary or emerging platforms.

The connector enhances AWS Glue’s flexibility and data integration capabilities across 100+ existing connectors, helping data engineers focus on transformation logic. It is available in all commercial AWS regions and accessible via AWS APIs, CLI, and SDKs, streamlining ETL job management amid evolving data sources.

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