Platform Concepts
These are the product terms you will see in Dataira.
How an answer is made
Key terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Project | A workspace area that groups related datasources and conversations. |
| Datasource | One connected database, such as PostgreSQL or BigQuery. |
| Schema review | The step where you confirm what tables and columns mean. |
| Live datasource | A datasource that is ready for chat questions. |
| SQL preview | The generated SQL shown so technical users can inspect the answer. |
| MCP | A way to use Dataira from coding tools like Claude Code or Codex. |
Remote vs Tunnel
Tunnel is usually best for local development, private networks, and databases behind a firewall.