--- title: "Starhive Channels integration for data feeds" description: "Easily share your Starhive data with external tools and partners using the Channels extension, ensuring secure, filtered access via data feeds." url: https://starhive.com/integrations/channels --- Integration # Create data feeds of your Starhive data Expose your Starhive data to third party tools or external parties using our Channels extension. ## Benefits of the Starhive Channels extension - 01 ### Connect directly Connect directly with third-party tools that can read data feeds like Channable - 02 ### Expose internal Expose internal data to trusted external collaborators like suppliers, vendors, and partners - 03 ### Share data safely Share data safely with secure protocols for accessing data ## What is the Channels extension? The Starhive Channels extension lets you configure a CSV data feed of your chosen Starhive data. Make your data accessible to other software tools or the external parties you collaborate with. Built primarily for Product Information Management (PIM) to share a huge amount of product data with hundreds of sales channels, the Channels extension lets you connect Starhive to syndication tools like [Channable](https://www.channable.com/) and [ChannelEngine](https://www.channelengine.com/). The Channels extension can also be used whenever you simply want data to be made available and updated regularly. ## Do more with your data - ![Import connections - white background](https://starhive.com/images/integrations/import-connections-white-background.webp) ### Create a single source of truth and share everywhere you need Because Starhive can store any data records you need, it’s perfect for acting as a central source of truth for critical business information like your company's products or assets. Maintain accurate data in Starhive and then share with anyone or any software that needs it with the Channels extension. - ![Gallery view - facilities assets - sofas](https://starhive.com/images/integrations/gallery-view-facilities-assets-sofas.webp) ### Share any type of data The Channels extension doesn’t just work with simple data. You can also expose media files to easily share them with external parties and tools. - ![StarQL - search - filters - IT asset](https://starhive.com/images/integrations/starql-search-filters-it-asset.webp) ### Only share what you need to You can use StarQL to filter which Starhive data objects to expose and ensure only the information you want to share is being shared. ## Start sharing your Starhive data today! If you want to know more about how the Channels extension works, or would like us to help test a connection between a tool you use, please get in touch. [Book a demo](https://starhive.com/book-your-free-demo) FAQ ## Got a question about the Starhive Channels extension? What is a data feed? A data feed is a way for people to send data to another destination. If the source data updates, this change is reflected in the data feed. They are often used to send data to websites, other software tools, or partner companies. A common use of data feeds is in e-commerce where product details are shared with sales channels via a data feed (or product feed). The data feeds send all the latest product information and specifications to channels like Amazon or Google Shopping. What format is the data shared in? Starhive shares the data in CSV format. If you are interested in XML or JSON, please contact us to let us know. What tools does the Channels extension let you connect Starhive with? The number of tools is endless, as long as the software allows data import via feeds and can handle authorisation. 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