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# Data Sources
Manage data sources.
## List data sources
> Lists all data sources.
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```
## Add a new data source
> Adds a new data source.
```json
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```
## Retrieve a data source
> Returns information about the data source with the specified ID.
```json
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```
## Delete a data source
> Deletes the data source with the specified ID.
```json
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```
## Update a data source
> Updates the data source with the specified ID.
```json
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```
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