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Data read actions

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This feature is available in Lite, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions only.

Data read actions let you quickly inspect parts of your database. These actions are read-only and safe to use in any environment.

To use the actions:

  1. Open AI chat on the connection you want to explore

  2. Write a prompt that describes what you want to inspect

    Note

    To use an action, open the Tools & MCP settings, select DBeaver Internal in the tools list, and make sure the Data read category is checked.

  3. DBeaver reads a small sample of rows only when AI invokes the enabled Read table sample rows tool.

Tip

Set a scope if you want AI to focus on a specific object.

Available actions

Use it when you want the assistant to understand a table’s structure (for example, columns, typical values, and relationships) so it can generate more accurate SQL, filters, or mappings.

Action What it does What happens Example
Read table sample rows Reads a few rows from a table so AI can better understand its structure and generate more accurate SQL or mappings. - DBeaver reads only a few rows
- AI uses this as internal context to improve query generation and mapping
- No SQL and no editors are required		 "help me build a join for Album and Artist, use sample rows if needed"