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Kit connector

Set up the Kit connector in Kaivo: authentication, configuration, the 13 BigQuery tables it syncs, and answers to common questions.

Written By Lauri Raivio

Last updated 16 days ago

Kaivo is a fully managed data platform that syncs your Kit data into a Google BigQuery warehouse and keeps it up to date automatically. There is no pipeline to build and no infrastructure to run, so you can spend your time analysing your survey and email data instead of moving it.

What is the Kit connector

Sync your Kit (ConvertKit) email data into BigQuery with Kaivo to measure subscriber growth, sequences, and broadcasts in one place.

CategorySurveys & Email, Marketing & Sales
AuthenticationAPI key
SetupSelf-service

Getting started with the Kit connector

  1. Sign up for Kaivo and create a workspace.
  2. Connect your Kit account.
  3. Choose which tables to sync.
  4. Wait for the initial sync to finish.
  5. Query your data in BigQuery or your favourite AI or BI tool.

Authenticating Kit

Authenticate with your API Key.

FieldDescription
API Key

Your Kit (ConvertKit) API Key

Configuring the Kit connector

When you set up the connector, you provide:

FieldDescription
Start Date

Any data before this date will not be fetched.

Tables and columns synced from Kit

Kaivo syncs 13 tables from Kit into a dedicated dataset in your BigQuery warehouse. Click any table to see its columns and types.

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
descriptionSTRING
contentSTRING
created_atTIMESTAMP
email_addressSTRING
email_template__idINT64
email_template__nameSTRING
idINT64
preview_textSTRING
publicBOOL
public_urlSTRING
publication_idINT64
send_atTIMESTAMP
subjectSTRING
thumbnail_altSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter__all

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
typeSTRING
action_typeSTRING
comparisonSTRING
dateTIMESTAMP
subscriber_custom_field_idINT64
valueSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter__all__codes

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
valueSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter__all__ids

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
valueINT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter__any

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
typeSTRING
action_typeSTRING
comparisonSTRING
dateTIMESTAMP
subscriber_custom_field_idINT64
valueSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter__any__codes

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
valueSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter__any__ids

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
valueINT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter__none

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
typeSTRING
action_typeSTRING
comparisonSTRING
dateTIMESTAMP
subscriber_custom_field_idINT64
valueSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter__none__codes

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
valueSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: broadcasts__subscriber_filter__none__ids

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
valueINT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
account__created_atTIMESTAMP
account__idFLOAT64
account__nameSTRING
account__plan_typeSTRING
account__primary_email_addressSTRING
account__timezone__friendly_nameSTRING
account__timezone__nameSTRING
account__timezone__utc_offsetSTRING
user__emailSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
idINT64
keySTRING
labelSTRING
nameSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
categorySTRING
idINT64
is_defaultBOOL
nameSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
added_atTIMESTAMP
created_atTIMESTAMP
email_addressSTRING
form_idINT64
idINT64
referrerSTRING
referrer_utm_parameters__campaignSTRING
referrer_utm_parameters__contentSTRING
referrer_utm_parameters__mediumSTRING
referrer_utm_parameters__sourceSTRING
referrer_utm_parameters__termSTRING
stateSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
typeSTRING
archivedBOOL
created_atTIMESTAMP
embed_jsSTRING
embed_urlSTRING
formatSTRING
idINT64
nameSTRING
uidSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
currencySTRING
discountFLOAT64
email_addressSTRING
idINT64
statusSTRING
subtotalFLOAT64
taxFLOAT64
totalFLOAT64
transaction_idSTRING
transaction_timeTIMESTAMP
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

Subtable: purchases__products

ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_parent_idSTRINGForeign key referencing _kaivo_id in the parent table. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
nameSTRING
pidSTRING
quantityINT64
skuSTRING
unit_priceFLOAT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
created_atTIMESTAMP
idINT64
nameSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
added_atTIMESTAMP
created_atTIMESTAMP
email_addressSTRING
first_nameSTRING
idINT64
referrerSTRING
sequence_idINT64
stateSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
created_atTIMESTAMP
holdBOOL
idINT64
nameSTRING
repeatBOOL
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
created_atTIMESTAMP
date_last_loadedTIMESTAMP
email_addressSTRING
fields__custom_sourceSTRING
fields__last_nameSTRING
first_nameSTRING
idINT64
stateSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
created_atTIMESTAMP
date_loadedTIMESTAMP
email_addressSTRING
fields__custom_sourceSTRING
first_nameSTRING
idINT64
stateSTRING
tag_idINT64
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
ColumnTypeDescription
_kaivo_idSTRINGPrimary key that uniquely identifies the row. Auto-generated by Kaivo.
created_atTIMESTAMP
idINT64
nameSTRING
_kaivo_extracted_atTIMESTAMPTimestamp that shows when the row was extracted. Auto-generated by Kaivo.

How the Kit sync works

After the first load, Kaivo keeps your BigQuery warehouse up to date for you. Where Kit supports it, each sync pulls only new and changed records so it stays fast; otherwise it refreshes the whole table. Every record keeps its original ID, so you won't get duplicate rows.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the initial sync take for Kit?

It depends on how much history is in your Kit account. Most initial syncs finish within minutes, while large accounts can take a few hours. After that, syncs only fetch new and changed records, so they're much faster.

Can I sync only some tables or columns?

Yes. You pick which tables to sync when you set up the connection and can change the selection later. Tables you don't select are never copied to your warehouse.

What happens when Kit's schema changes?

New fields are never added automatically. You choose which fields to sync, so data you haven't selected (sensitive personal data, for example) never lands in your warehouse. When a new field appears, it becomes available for you to add. What happens to removed or renamed fields depends on a table's sync mode: full-refresh tables always match what's currently in Kit, so dropped fields disappear, while incremental tables keep their existing columns and history, so an old field stays and newly added fields fill in over time.

How do I handle GDPR or data deletion requests?

Your data lives in your own Kaivo-managed BigQuery warehouse, so the most direct option is to delete or anonymise specific records right in BigQuery. If you delete data in Kit instead, full-refresh tables drop it on the next sync, while incremental tables keep it, so you would remove the row in BigQuery or ask us to run a full refresh. To remove everything, delete the Kit connector in Kaivo and all of its synced data is deleted with it.

Common use cases for Kit data

Subscriber growth

Use subscribers and forms to track how your list grows and which forms convert.

Sequence performance

Join sequences with sequence_subscribers to see how automated emails move subscribers.

Broadcast reporting

Track broadcasts to compare one-off email performance over time.

Audience segmentation

Use tags, segments, and custom_fields to understand and group your audience.

Use Kit data in your AI and BI tools

Once Kit data lands in your Kaivo-managed BigQuery warehouse, you can explore it with AI tools or any BI tool that connects to BigQuery. Here's how the most common destinations work with Kit data.

Claude

Use Kaivo's MCP server to give Claude secure, workspace-scoped access to your data. Setup guide →

Power BI

Microsoft's BI tool with a native BigQuery connector. Supports direct query and scheduled refresh. Setup guide →

Data Studio

Free Google BI tool with native BigQuery support. One-click connection to your Kaivo warehouse; great for SMB teams on Google Workspace. Setup guide →

Tableau

The premium analytics standard, with native BigQuery integration. Setup guide →

Google Sheets

Use Connected Sheets to query BigQuery directly from a spreadsheet, with no SQL. Setup guide →

Excel

Connect via Power Query's BigQuery connector. Setup guide →

Metabase

Open-source BI tool with strong BigQuery support. Setup guide →

See our pricing page for Kit connector pricing and plan details.

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