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description: >
  The data block defines data sources within your Packer configuration.
page_title: data - Blocks
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# The `data` block

The `data` block defines data sources within your Packer configuration.

`@include 'from-1.5/datasources/example-block.mdx'`

# More on data sources

- Read the [full Data Sources](/packer/docs/templates/hcl_templates/datasources) description for a more
  thorough read.
