Data
Query, visualize, and turn datasets into clear stories
The Data plugin makes Claude a data analysis partner. It helps you write SQL queries, explore datasets, run statistical analysis, build visualizations and dashboards, and validate your work before sharing — so you can turn raw data into clear stories for stakeholders without spending hours in notebooks and spreadsheets.
Who is this for?
Data analysts, business analysts, operations managers, and anyone who regularly works with data to answer business questions. Especially useful for people who know what questions to ask but want help writing queries and building visualizations faster.
What you can do
- Write and optimize SQL queries against your data warehouse
- Explore unfamiliar datasets to understand structure, relationships, and data quality
- Build data visualizations and charts that tell a clear story
- Run statistical analysis to validate hypotheses and find patterns
- Create interactive dashboards for stakeholder reporting
- Validate data quality and flag anomalies before sharing results
Skills
Domain expertise Claude draws on automatically.
SQL Queries
Write, optimize, and explain SQL queries for your specific data warehouse dialect
Data Exploration
Profile datasets, understand schemas, and identify data quality issues
Data Visualization
Create charts, graphs, and visual presentations of data insights
Statistical Analysis
Run statistical tests, regression analysis, and hypothesis validation
Interactive Dashboard Builder
Build interactive dashboards for ongoing metrics tracking and reporting
Data Validation
Check data quality, flag anomalies, and validate results before sharing
Data Context Extraction
Understand metadata, schemas, and business context from connected data sources
Slash Commands
Actions you trigger explicitly.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/data:write-query | Write a SQL query for a specific question or analysis |
/data:explore-data | Profile and explore a dataset to understand its structure and content |
/data:create-viz | Build a visualization from your query results or dataset |
/data:analyze | Run a statistical analysis on a dataset or query results |
/data:build-dashboard | Create an interactive dashboard for a set of metrics |
/data:validate | Validate data quality and check results before sharing |
Connectors
All connectors are optional — start with the tools you use most.
How to Install
- 1 Open the Claude desktop app and start a Cowork session
- 2 Search for 'Data' in the plugin directory
- 3 Install the plugin to add it to your workspace
- 4 Connect your data warehouse (Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery)
- 5 Use /data:explore-data to start profiling your first dataset
FAQ
Do I need to know SQL?
No. You can describe what you want to analyze in plain English, and Claude writes the SQL for you. It also explains the query so you can learn as you go.
Which data warehouses are supported?
Snowflake, Databricks, and BigQuery are supported out of the box. Claude adjusts its SQL dialect automatically based on which warehouse you connect.
Can it create charts I can share with my team?
Yes. The visualization skill creates charts and dashboards you can export or share. With Hex connected, you can also publish interactive notebooks.
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