Overview
Metabase is an open-source business intelligence platform for querying databases and creating dashboards. Once connected, you can use Langdock to run SQL queries, execute saved questions, browse dashboards, and search across your Metabase content directly from your conversations.Authentication: API Key
Category: Data & Analytics
Availability: All workspace plans
Prerequisites
- A running Metabase instance (cloud or self-hosted)
- Admin access to generate an API key
Setup
Generate an API key in Metabase
Follow Metabase’s API key guide to create a key. API keys require Metabase v1.47 or later.
Get your Metabase instance URL
Your instance URL is the address you use to access Metabase, e.g.
https://your-company.metabaseapp.com or https://metabase.your-domain.com.Navigate to Integrations in Langdock
Go to Integrations and find Metabase in the list.
Common Use Cases
SQL Queries
Run native SQL queries against any connected database in your Metabase instance
Saved Questions
Execute saved questions and retrieve results in JSON or CSV format
Dashboard Access
Browse and retrieve dashboards and their underlying question cards
Content Search
Search across dashboards, questions, tables, and collections in one place
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Authentication failed | Verify the API key is correct and the instance URL has no trailing slash |
| Instance not reachable | Ensure your Metabase instance is publicly accessible or on the same network |
| Permission denied | Check that the API key’s group has access to the databases or collections you’re querying |
| API key not available | API keys require Metabase v1.47+. Check your version in Admin → Troubleshooting → Version |