Full table
Use Full table for a first validation run, small reference data, or a deliberate complete refresh. Each execution reads all rows visible to the source connection.Incremental
Use Incremental when the connector supports it and the stream has a stable cursor such asupdated_at, created_at, or a monotonic identifier.
Enter the cursor in the stream row before clicking Save stream settings.
Checkpoint state advances only after a successful run.
CDC (PostgreSQL)
Use CDC when you need deletes and truncates, or when a table has no reliable cursor. CDC reads changes from a logical replication slot in micro-batches. Set it up in Source → Change data capture first; until the slot is active, the CDC option is disabled and shows why. See Change data capture.Connector differences
- Airtable source currently exposes Full table only.
- Database and supported SaaS streams can expose Incremental when a reliable cursor is available.
- The source catalog remains authoritative for each stream’s supported modes.

