> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.parable.work/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Request a Provider

> Request support for a Provider that is not yet available in the Provider Directory.

If the [Provider Directory](/protocols/workspace/providers/directory) does not
contain a system your Workspace needs, create a Provider request.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST "https://api.parable.work/api/connector-requests/connector-requests" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $PARABLE_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "connectorName": "<provider-name>"
  }'
```

Use the connector-request list and detail operations to follow the request.
Use the generated [create request](/protocols/reference/web-api/connector-requests-create-connector-request),
[list requests](/protocols/reference/web-api/connector-requests-connector-requests),
and [request detail](/protocols/reference/web-api/connector-requests-connector-request)
references for exact inputs and responses.

Creating a request does not create a Provider connection. Once a compatible
Provider Plugin becomes available, discover it in the directory and configure
the connection separately.

The [request and research design](/edrs/0013-connector-request-research-pipeline)
and [supporting specification](/edrs/specs/0013-connector-request-research-pipeline)
explain how demand, research attempts, and catalog promotion remain separate.