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Alpha Release - Context Router is currently in active development. Features and APIs may change. Not recommended for production use.

What is Context Router?

Context Router is a universal data access layer that enables AI agents to interact with diverse data sources through a unified interface. It transforms fragmented organizational data across databases, SaaS tools, and APIs into an accessible, governed data fabric optimized for agent workflows. Designed specifically for voice agents and real-time applications, Context Router delivers sub-100ms data access with intelligent caching and query optimization.

Core Problem

AI agents need access to organizational data, but that data is scattered across: Data Systems
  • Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake)
  • NoSQL stores (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
  • Vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant)
  • Knowledge graphs (Neo4j)
SaaS Tools & APIs
  • Communication platforms (Slack, Gmail, Microsoft Teams)
  • CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot)
  • Project management (Jira, Asana, Linear)
  • Document stores (Google Drive, Notion, Confluence)
Each system has its own query language, authentication model, rate limits, and access patterns. Context Router provides a unified interface while handling the complexity of routing, translation, caching, and tool calling.

Key Features

1. Unified SQL Interface

Write SQL queries that work across heterogeneous backends:
-- Query across PostgreSQL and MongoDB
SELECT c.name, c.industry, s.sentiment_score, s.trend
FROM postgres.companies c
JOIN mongo.social_sentiment s ON c.id = s.company_id
WHERE c.stage = 'Series B' 
  AND s.sentiment_score > 0.7
ORDER BY s.trend DESC
LIMIT 10;

2. Intelligent Query Routing & Translation

Automatically routes queries to appropriate backends and translates SQL to native query languages:
-- Agent writes SQL
SELECT name, description FROM projects WHERE status = 'active';

-- Router translates to MongoDB
db.projects.find(
  { status: "active" },
  { name: 1, description: 1, _id: 0 }
)
For complex queries spanning multiple sources, the router determines optimal execution plans, deciding whether to push computation to backends or execute joins locally.

3. Tool Calling for SaaS Integration

Seamlessly integrate with external tools and APIs through standardized tool-calling interface:
# Slack integration
result = context_router.call_tool("slack_search", {
    "query": "Q4 roadmap",
    "channel": "engineering",
    "date_range": "last_30_days"
})

# Gmail integration
emails = context_router.call_tool("gmail_search", {
    "query": "from:customer@example.com subject:invoice",
    "max_results": 10
})

# Combined query across tools
SELECT 
    slack.message_text,
    gmail.subject,
    postgres.customer_name
FROM slack_messages slack
JOIN gmail_threads gmail ON slack.user_id = gmail.sender_id
JOIN postgres.customers postgres ON gmail.sender_id = postgres.email
WHERE slack.channel = 'support' 
  AND gmail.received_date > NOW() - INTERVAL '7 days';
Tool calling handles:
  • Authentication and credential management
  • Rate limiting and backoff strategies
  • Response parsing and normalization
  • Error handling and retries

4. Intelligent Caching Layer

Multi-tier caching system optimized for agent access patterns: Query Result Caching
  • Cache frequently accessed queries with configurable TTL
  • Automatic cache invalidation on data updates
  • Smart cache warming for predictable access patterns
Tool Response Caching
  • Cache API responses from Slack, Gmail, and other tools
  • Reduce external API calls by 60-80% for common queries
  • Respect rate limits while maximizing throughput
Semantic Caching
  • Cache similar queries with semantic understanding
  • Example: “Show me recent tickets” and “Display latest support requests” share cache
caching:
  query_cache:
    enabled: true
    ttl_seconds: 300
    max_size_mb: 1024
  
  tool_cache:
    enabled: true
    ttl_seconds: 600
    per_tool_limits:
      slack: 50_requests_per_minute
      gmail: 100_requests_per_minute
  
  semantic_cache:
    enabled: true
    similarity_threshold: 0.85
Performance Impact:
  • 70-90% cache hit rate for common agent queries
  • Sub-10ms response time for cached queries
  • Reduced load on backend systems and external APIs

5. Multi-Layered Security

Injection Prevention
Blocks SQL injection, command injection, and malicious patterns in queries and tool calls.
Access Control
Agent-level and user-level permissions with row-level security. Supports attribute-based access control (ABAC) for fine-grained policies.
Query Safety
Automatic timeouts, cost estimation, and query complexity limits prevent runaway queries.
-- Agent attempts query
SELECT * FROM employees WHERE department = 'Engineering';

-- Security layer applies policies
SELECT id, name, department, '***' as salary
FROM employees 
WHERE department = 'Engineering' 
  AND manager_id = 123  -- User's access scope
  AND region = 'US';     -- Data residency policy

6. Complete Audit Trail

Every query and tool call is logged for compliance, debugging, and analytics:
{
  "timestamp": "2025-10-16T14:23:45Z",
  "agent_id": "voice_support_agent",
  "user_id": "customer_123",
  "query_type": "sql",
  "query": "SELECT * FROM support_tickets WHERE customer_id = 123",
  "data_sources": ["postgres.support_tickets"],
  "tools_called": ["slack_notify"],
  "cache_hit": false,
  "execution_time_ms": 45,
  "rows_returned": 12
}

Voice Agent Use Cases

Context Router is optimized for voice agent workflows requiring real-time data access: Customer Support Voice Agent
-- Retrieve customer context during call
SELECT 
    c.name, c.account_tier, c.lifetime_value,
    COUNT(t.id) as open_tickets,
    MAX(t.created_at) as last_ticket_date
FROM customers c
LEFT JOIN support_tickets t ON c.id = t.customer_id
WHERE c.phone_number = '+1234567890'
  AND t.status IN ('open', 'pending')
GROUP BY c.id;
Healthcare Voice Agent
-- Access patient records with HIPAA compliance
SELECT 
    p.patient_id, p.name, p.date_of_birth,
    m.medication_name, m.dosage, m.frequency,
    a.appointment_date, a.provider_name
FROM patients p
JOIN medications m ON p.id = m.patient_id
JOIN appointments a ON p.id = a.patient_id
WHERE p.patient_id = 'P123456'
  AND a.appointment_date >= CURRENT_DATE
ORDER BY a.appointment_date;
Sales Voice Agent
-- Retrieve deal context during prospect call
SELECT 
    o.company_name, o.deal_stage, o.amount_usd,
    c.contact_name, c.title, c.last_interaction_date,
    e.email_subject, e.sent_date
FROM opportunities o
JOIN contacts c ON o.id = c.opportunity_id
LEFT JOIN gmail_threads e ON c.email = e.recipient
WHERE o.id = 'OPP-789'
  AND e.sent_date > NOW() - INTERVAL '30 days'
ORDER BY e.sent_date DESC;
Key Requirements for Voice Agents:
  • Sub-100ms latency for real-time conversations
  • Cached responses for common queries (greetings, FAQs)
  • Fallback strategies when data sources are slow
  • Context continuity across multi-turn conversations

Common Use Cases

Cross-System Analytics
-- Unified view across multiple data sources
SELECT 
    crm.customer_name,
    support.ticket_count,
    analytics.engagement_score,
    slack.last_message_date
FROM postgres.crm_customers crm
LEFT JOIN postgres.support_tickets support ON crm.id = support.customer_id
LEFT JOIN clickhouse.user_analytics analytics ON crm.id = analytics.user_id
LEFT JOIN slack_messages slack ON crm.slack_user_id = slack.user_id
WHERE crm.account_tier = 'enterprise'
ORDER BY analytics.engagement_score DESC;
Real-Time Notifications
# Query data and trigger tool call
result = context_router.execute("""
    SELECT id, severity, description 
    FROM incidents 
    WHERE status = 'critical' 
      AND created_at > NOW() - INTERVAL '5 minutes'
""")

# Automatically notify via Slack
if result.rows:
    context_router.call_tool("slack_send", {
        "channel": "#incidents",
        "message": f"🚨 {len(result.rows)} critical incidents detected"
    })

Architecture

Context Router consists of three main layers: Query Layer
  • SQL parser and query planner
  • Cross-source query optimization
  • Semantic query understanding
Translation Layer
  • Backend-specific query translators (SQL, MongoDB, REST APIs)
  • Tool calling interface for SaaS integrations
  • Response normalization and type conversion
Caching & Security Layer
  • Multi-tier cache management
  • Access control and policy enforcement
  • Audit logging and compliance

Getting Started

Context Router is currently in alpha. Contact the VantEdge team for early access.
  1. Connect data sources through cloud integrations
  2. Configure access policies for agents and users
  3. Set up caching strategies for common queries
  4. Deploy agents with SQL and tool-calling capabilities
  5. Monitor performance through audit logs and dashboards

Context Router enables AI agents to access organizational data with sub-100ms latency while maintaining security, governance, and compliance.