What is Explorer?
Explorer is the data exploration module that allows you to browse, search, and analyze data from your connected sources. It provides an intuitive interface for viewing tables, running queries, and understanding your data structure.
Key Features
Data Browsing
- Schema Navigation - Browse databases, schemas, and tables hierarchically
- Table Preview - View sample data without writing queries
- Column Details - See data types, constraints, and statistics
- Search - Find tables and columns across all connections
Data Analysis
- Data Profiling - Automatic statistics and distributions
- Filtering - Apply filters to narrow down results
- Sorting - Sort data by any column
- Export - Download data in CSV, JSON, or Excel formats
Query Editor
- SQL Editor - Write and execute custom SQL queries
- Syntax Highlighting - Color-coded SQL for readability
- Auto-Complete - Suggestions for tables, columns, and keywords
- Query History - Access previously executed queries
Recent Explorations
The Explorer dashboard shows your recent data explorations for quick access:
- Recently viewed tables
- Saved queries
- Bookmarked data sources
- Recent search results
Getting Started
- Navigate to Data Catalog → Explorer
- Select a connection from the sidebar
- Browse the schema tree to find tables
- Click on a table to preview its data
- Use filters and sorting to analyze the data
Pro Tip
Use the AI assistant in the Explorer to ask questions about your data in natural language. Simply click the AI button and type your question.