Advanced metadata actions
Metadata actions let you quickly inspect parts of your database. These actions are read-only and safe to use in any environment.
Info
By default, Team Edition sends only table and column names to the AI provider. No other metadata is shared unless you enable the metadata actions.

To use the actions:
- Open AI chat on the connection you want to explore
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Write a prompt that describes what you want to inspect
Note
To use an action, make sure it’s turned on in the Functions settings. These actions are off by default.
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AI reads your request and uses a small sample of rows to better understand the table structure and return a more accurate answer.
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 |
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| 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. | - Team Edition reads only a few rows - AI uses this as internal context to improve query generation and mapping - No SQL and no editors are required - To change how many rows are read, see Read sample data |
"help me build a join for Album and Artist, use sample rows if needed" |