# Gears

## What’s a Gear?

A **Gear is the union of two or more** [**Plugs** ](https://docs.gearplug.io/english/overview/plugs)**in GearPlug**. Here, the integration splits into two sides: source Plugs (extract data) and target Plugs (receive and process data).

When creating a Gear, you generate a connection between a source Plug and two or more target Plugs. This automates data transfers between apps.

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## How do I use my Gears?

You can use Gears in many ways within GearPlug. For instance, you may synchronize data between a CRM and a database, transfer registers among cloud services, and send notifications.

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Also, Gears automate tasks and extend the integrated apps’ functionalities.

Let’s say you have an app that only allows exporting data in one format. In this case, you can use a Gear to convert said data to another format before sending them to other apps. This way, you make the most out of your tools’ functionality without manually changing things.