Introduction: An AI-powered Chrome extension that supports data analysts in their work in Metabase.
Added on: Jan 20, 2025
Avanty

What is Avanty

Avanty is a Chrome extension designed to assist data analysts by enhancing their workflow in Metabase. It provides tools for generating, editing, and understanding SQL queries, ensuring that your data remains secure and private. Avanty works seamlessly with both self-hosted and Metabase Cloud instances, offering features like AI explanations, auto-commenting, and auto-formatting to streamline your SQL tasks.

How to Use Avanty

  1. Install the Avanty Chrome extension.
  2. Open Metabase in your browser.
  3. Avanty will automatically detect SQL queries and provide features like AI explanations, auto-commenting, and auto-formatting.
  4. Use the extension to generate, edit, and understand SQL queries more efficiently.

Use Cases of Avanty

Avanty is ideal for data analysts who use Metabase and want to save time on SQL-related tasks. It is particularly useful for generating and editing SQL queries, understanding complex queries, and improving the overall workflow in Metabase.

Features of Avanty

  • AI Explanations

    Provides smart AI explanations for complex SQL queries, making it easier to understand their functionality.

  • Auto-Commenting

    Automatically adds comments to your SQL code, improving readability and maintainability.

  • Auto-Formatting

    Formats SQL code automatically, ensuring consistency and reducing manual effort.

  • Auto-Suggestions

    Offers auto-suggestions for chart titles when saving queries, enhancing the user experience.

  • Slack Integration

    Coming soon: Integration with Slack for better team collaboration and support.

FAQs from Avanty

1

How does Avanty work?

Avanty is a Chrome extension that works with Metabase. Once installed, it automatically detects SQL queries and provides features to make writing, editing, understanding, and commenting on SQL queries faster and easier.
2

Can Avanty be used with self-hosted Metabase instances?

Yes, Avanty can be used with both self-hosted Metabase instances and Metabase Cloud.
3

Does Avanty support multiple languages for SQL queries?

Avanty currently works best with natural language commands in English. Support for other languages is being improved.
4

Is my data safe?

Avanty only accesses metadata about SQL queries and never touches any customer data stored in your Metabase instance. It also does not execute any SQL on its own.
5

Can I try Avanty before purchasing?

Yes, Avanty offers a free 14-day trial with a limit of 50 query edits and generations. A credit card is required to sign up, and you can cancel at any time.
6

Is it always 100% correct?

Avanty is mostly accurate but not always 100% correct. It may occasionally misinterpret intent or miss columns, but it generally requires only minor tweaks.
7

Is there a limit to the number of queries I can generate or edit?

Yes, there is a limit of 60 queries per day for resource-intensive features like editing and generating SQL queries.
8

What kind of support is available for Avanty?

Paying subscribers receive email and Slack support with a guaranteed response within 24 hours.
9

Can Avanty help me learn SQL?

Yes, Avanty can help users learn SQL by providing AI-generated queries and step-by-step explanations of complex queries.