apache/seatunnel

[Feature][Connector-V2] Support write data into lance dataset

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#9,570 opened on Jul 14, 2025

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Description

Add new connector lance sink to support write data into lance dataset by SeaTunnel. Please refer https://lancedb.github.io/lance/guide/distributed_write/#overview and https://github.com/lancedb/lance/blob/main/java/README.md

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Tech stack
java
Domain
data
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Java developmentSeaTunnel connector APILance Java SDKDistributed write patterns
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Begin by studying the existing sink connectors in the SeaTunnel codebase (e.g., in the seatunnel connectors directory) to understand the required interfaces and patterns. Review the Lance Java SDK documentation and the distributed write guide linked in the issue. Check the issue comments for any additional guidance from maintainers or the assignee about the implementation approach.