Reference a connector in chat

How it works

How Reference a connector in chat works, drawn only from its official release notes.

1. 01

   What it does

   You can now insert an app connector reference directly into chat messages by typing `@` and selecting from a list.

2. 02

   What the release notes list

   Direct insertion of app connector names; Enhances communication with team members; Improves clarity in requests; Time-saving for users.

3. 03

   Who gets it

   Plan availability per the source: All plans.

Example workflows

Starting points built from this record, not transcripts of a run. Each prompt is written the way it should be sent, as one paragraph, and each is worth editing before you send it.

1. 01

   Stand it up from scratch

   You have read the record and want Reference a connector in chat working in a real project rather than a sandbox.

   Set up Reference a connector in chat in this project — insert app connectors directly in chat messages. Walk it end to end, tell me exactly what you changed, and flag anything I have to switch on myself before it works.

   Expected outcome

   A working setup, a plain list of what changed, and a short list of anything left for you to switch on. Check that list before assuming it is done.

2. 02

   Review it before you publish

   Reference a connector in chat is wired in and you are about to put it in front of people. This is the pass that catches the half-configured version.

   Review how this project uses Reference a connector in chat before I publish. Check direct insertion of app connector names and enhances communication with team members, list anything that is missing, misconfigured, or only half wired, fix what is safe to fix, and tell me what you left alone and why.

   Expected outcome

   A findings list split into what was fixed and what was left, with a reason for each. Anything left alone is yours to decide on.

3. 03

   Decide whether it fits your project

   Worth five minutes before you wire anything in. Reference a connector in chat sits in Editor, and not every project needs it.

   I am building the project in this workspace. Given that Reference a connector in chat insert app connectors directly in chat messages, tell me honestly whether it fits what I am building, including the cases where I should not use it. If it does fit, give me the single smallest first step.

   Expected outcome

   A direct yes or no with the reasoning, the cases against it, and one first step. Treat a hedged answer as a no.

Frequently asked

• What is Reference a connector in chat?

  Reference a connector in chat is Lovable's Editor feature: Insert app connectors directly in chat messages. You can now insert an app connector reference directly into chat messages by typing `@` and selecting from a list.

• Is Reference a connector in chat GA or in beta?

  Reference a connector in chat is generally available (GA) on Lovable.

• What Lovable plan includes Reference a connector in chat?

  Reference a connector in chat is available on all Lovable plans.

• When did Reference a connector in chat launch?

  Reference a connector in chat launched on Jul 8, 2026.