---
title: "First Governed Import for Airbyte"
slug: "first-governed-import"
type: recipe
locale: en-US
canonical: "https://www.coremodels.io/recipe/airbyte/first-governed-import"
updatedAt: "2026-08-27T01:42:16+03:00"
---

# First Governed Import for Airbyte

Turn your Airbyte catalog into a governed model in one upload.

Upload the catalog your Airbyte instance already produces: streams become governed Types (sync modes and cursor configuration on airbyte.* metadata), JSON-schema properties become Elements (type-array nullability, required → NotNull, enums → Taxonomies), and source-defined or configured primary keys become Unique + NotNull checks (composite-aware). A first audit is recorded so drift tracking starts on day one. No Airbyte credentials ever reach CoreModels.

## Articles

- [Zero to First Audit: Putting an Airbyte Catalog Under Governance](https://www.coremodels.io/connector/airbyte/t1-quickstart)
- [The Quiet Week: Life With a Governed Airbyte Connection](https://www.coremodels.io/connector/airbyte/h2-outcomes)