Getting Started with Konnect
Konnect is Kaisoft’s AI-powered manufacturing intelligence platform. It connects to your existing plant data — MQTT brokers, OPC-UA servers, and SQL databases — and lets you query, visualise, and monitor your operations using natural language. No SQL expertise required.
Who is Konnect for?
Section titled “Who is Konnect for?”Konnect is designed for:
- Plant engineers and operators who need real-time visibility into production data without writing code.
- Process engineers who want to run analytics like OEE, anomaly detection, and capability studies through simple chat commands.
- Operations managers who need custom dashboards and PDF reports to share with their teams.
- IT and automation teams who manage MQTT brokers, OPC-UA servers, and SQL databases and want a unified view across all data sources.
What can you do with Konnect?
Section titled “What can you do with Konnect?”| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Natural Language Queries | Ask questions like “What was the average temperature on Line 3 yesterday?” and get instant answers with charts. |
| Real-Time Data Integration | Connect to MQTT brokers (including Sparkplug B), OPC-UA servers, and SQL databases. Live data streams into your workspace automatically. |
| Drag & Drop Dashboards | Build custom dashboards by dragging data sources onto your workspace. Line charts, bar charts, gauges, and more — powered by ECharts. |
| AI-Powered Analytics | Run anomaly detection, OEE calculations, process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), and time-series forecasting through chat. |
| PDF Reports | Export chat conversations and dashboard insights as formatted PDF reports. |
| Multi-Provider AI | Choose from Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic, or self-hosted Ollama models. Switch providers at any time. |
How this documentation is organised
Section titled “How this documentation is organised”To help you navigate, here is a summary of what you will find in each section:
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”- Installation — Set up Konnect using Docker in under 5 minutes.
- First Steps — Connect your first data source and ask your first question.
- Orientation & Navigation — Learn the UI layout, sidebar, and navigation patterns.
Platform Guide
Section titled “Platform Guide”Step-by-step guides for every feature in the Konnect app:
- Manufacturing IDE — The main workspace with data explorer, AI assistant, and dashboard panels.
- Chat & AI Assistant — How to use Kai for data queries, visualisations, and analytics.
- Dashboards & Charts — Creating, managing, and exporting dashboards.
- Data Sources — Connecting SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite, DuckDB).
- MQTT Integration — Connecting MQTT brokers, subscribing to topics, and Sparkplug B support.
- OPC-UA Integration — Connecting OPC-UA servers and browsing tag address spaces.
- SQL Query Editor — Running direct SQL queries for advanced users.
- System Logs — Viewing application logs and diagnostics.
Reference
Section titled “Reference”- Configuration — Docker setup, LLM providers, and data connections.
- Keyboard Shortcuts — All keyboard shortcuts at a glance.
- System Requirements — Hardware and software prerequisites.
- Troubleshooting & FAQ — Common issues and frequently asked questions.
Quick start
Section titled “Quick start”If you’re ready to begin:
- Install Konnect — Pull the Docker image and configure your environment.
- Take your first steps — Connect a data source and chat with Kai.
- Explore the IDE — Learn the workspace layout and start building dashboards.
Get help
Section titled “Get help”- In-app feedback — Click “Send Feedback” in the sidebar footer.
- Website — kaisoft.ie