Marketplace - Kafka
Apache Kafka is a distributed streaming platform, and the Kafka connector allows you to interact with the Kafka messaging system by sending and receiving messages from Kafka topics.
Solution Details
- Solution Type
- Platform Connector
- Author
- Boomi
- Published on
- May 16, 2026
- Last updated on
- May 16, 2026
Get Started
Get StartedKey Features
- Produce and consume messages from Kafka topics with configurable offset commit control
- Listen for real-time streaming events using dedicated listener operations on topics
- Integrate natively with Microsoft Azure Event Hubs and Amazon MSK without additional configuration
- Route messages dynamically across topics using dynamic topic selection and operation properties
- Authenticate securely via Kerberos (GSSAPI) with keytab and service principal support
How it works
The Kafka connector enables seamless integration with Apache Kafka's distributed streaming platform, allowing organizations to produce, consume, and manage messages across Kafka topics at scale. It supports advanced offset management, dynamic topic routing, and listener-based real-time message processing for building reliable data pipelines. Out-of-the-box compatibility with Microsoft Azure Event Hubs and Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK) eliminates the need to maintain a dedicated cluster. Flexible authentication options, including Kerberos (GSSAPI), ensure secure connectivity across enterprise environments.
Applications Required
- Kafka