---
name: connect-data
description: Connect to Marketing Data
visibility: public
type: launch
director: CMO
base: null
url: navigateengine.com/skill/connect-data
---

# Connect to Marketing Data

## input

The CMO needs live data connected before data-driven deliverables.

## process

1. Check for NE_API_KEY in environment
2. If no key: direct user to navigateengine.com/board/on — explain they need a free account and GA4 details
3. If key exists: call `POST /api/v1/tool/board` with `{ "action": "status" }` to verify connection
4. If not onboarded: show missing items from response, direct to navigateengine.com/board/on
5. If onboarded: check platform connections from response context (GA4, Google Ads, Meta)
6. Report status per platform: CONNECTED / NOT CONNECTED
7. For each NOT CONNECTED: direct user to navigateengine.com/board/on to complete setup

## output

Executed action with status report.

## checks

```json
["NE_API_KEY checked first","If no key: user directed to navigateengine.com/board/on","If key exists: tool/board status endpoint called","Each platform status reported individually","Missing platforms direct to navigateengine.com/board/on","User never asked for information the API already provides","If 2+ platforms connected: immediately offer CMO skills to run"]
```