> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lumidb.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lumidb.com/integrations.md).

# Integrations

Stream LumiDB data into ArcGIS, QGIS, Cesium and other tools. Find the right link and the right login.

You can use LumiDB data in your own software without downloading it. LumiDB creates a link, and your software streams the data from it. This page helps you pick the right link. The pages below it explain each tool step by step.

### Before you start

You need an [API key](/archive-management/api-keys.md). Every streaming link asks the software to sign in with it. Create a key before you add a link, or click **Create API key** in the link dialog.

### Which link do I use?

Open a dataset in the **Layers** panel and click the **Share** icon in its panel. The menu depends on the type of data.

<figure><img src="https://150512722-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMI9s5xLuAdXOTKpfljc3%2Fuploads%2FA1VRYnNl4IyutdlAH0zM%2F01-share-menu.png?alt=media" alt="The Share menu of a point cloud dataset with Copy link, 3D tileset link, QGIS link, ArcGIS I3S link and File metadata" width="720"><figcaption><p>The Share menu of a point cloud dataset.</p></figcaption></figure>

| Your software                                | Point clouds        | Rasters                                                                     |
| -------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ArcGIS Pro                                   | **ArcGIS I3S link** | **ArcGIS link** or **WMTS link**                                            |
| ArcGIS Online                                | –                   | **ArcGIS link**                                                             |
| QGIS                                         | **QGIS link**       | **XYZ tiles link**, **WMTS link** or **Cloud-optimized GeoTIFF (COG) link** |
| Cesium, 6DPlanner and other 3D tiles viewers | **3D tileset link** | –                                                                           |

**Copy link** isn't a streaming link. It shares the dataset with other project members.

To stream only part of a point cloud, draw a clip and use the **Stream** section of its panel. It has **ArcGIS**, **3D Tiles** and **QGIS** buttons. See [Merging, cropping, and filtering datasets](/explore-and-analyze/merging-cropping-and-filtering-datasets.md). Rasters can't be clipped yet.

### Step by step for your tool

* [ArcGIS](/integrations/arcgis.md): ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, for point clouds and rasters.
* [QGIS](/integrations/qgis.md): point clouds, and rasters as XYZ tiles, WMTS or a cloud-optimized GeoTIFF.
* [Cesium 3D Tileset export](/integrations/cesium-3d-tileset-export.md): Cesium, 6DPlanner and other software that reads 3D tiles.
* [Connecting AI assistants (MCP)](/integrations/connecting-ai-assistants-mcp.md): Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other assistants.

### What the links are

| Link                                   | Format                      | Data         | Used by                           |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------ | --------------------------------- |
| **ArcGIS I3S link**                    | I3S point cloud scene layer | Point clouds | ArcGIS Pro                        |
| **QGIS link**                          | Entwine Point Tile (EPT)    | Point clouds | QGIS                              |
| **3D tileset link**                    | 3D Tiles                    | Point clouds | Cesium and other 3D tiles viewers |
| **ArcGIS link**                        | Map service                 | Rasters      | ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online      |
| **WMTS link**                          | OGC WMTS                    | Rasters      | QGIS, ArcGIS Pro                  |
| **XYZ tiles link**                     | XYZ tiles                   | Rasters      | QGIS and other tile clients       |
| **Cloud-optimized GeoTIFF (COG) link** | COG                         | Rasters      | QGIS and GDAL                     |

Other software that reads one of these formats can use the matching link in the same way.

{% hint style="info" %}
Streaming supports WMTS and XYZ tiles for rasters. WMS isn't available.
{% endhint %}

### If something doesn't work

The ArcGIS and QGIS pages each have a troubleshooting section. For problems with the data itself, see [Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting.md). If the data appears in the wrong place, see [Coordinate systems and projections](/import-data/coordinate-systems-and-projections.md).

If you are still stuck, write to <help@lumidb.com>. Include a screenshot of the error and the time you tried.