# Aggregator Data Source

Source: https://help.zira.us/docs/data-sources/aggregator-data-source
Summary: Create an Aggregator when you want one data source to combine or summarize readings from other sources.
Updated: 2026-05-20

Use **Aggregator** when you want one data source to combine or summarize readings from other sources.

## Choose Aggregator

1. Open a channel.
2. Click the **Data Sources** tab.
3. Click **Add Data Source**.
4. Choose **Aggregator**.

![Add Data Source dialog showing Aggregator as one of the available types.](/docs/data-sources/aggregator-data-source/01-type-selection.png)

## Continue with the setup

After creation, continue into the next setup step to define how the aggregator should collect, combine, or summarize values from other data sources.

This is a good option when the goal is to create one summarized view instead of capturing raw readings directly.

Typical uses include:

- combining related values from multiple sources
- building a summary record for reporting
- creating one cleaner output for dashboards or automation

## Read next

- [Create and Edit](/docs/data-sources/create-and-edit/overview) - Shared editor details when the flow uses the structured editor.
- [Data Sources Tabs](/docs/data-sources/channel-data-sources) - Open the configured data source from the site or channel list.
- [Create a Data Source](/docs/data-sources/create-a-data-source) - Return to the create flow overview.