Features Overview
Everything Shadowfax can do—from importing data to building visualizations and collaborating with your team.
This comprehensive guide covers all features organized by category. Whether you're just getting started or looking to master advanced capabilities, you'll find detailed documentation for every aspect of Shadowfax.
Core Foundation
Master the fundamental building blocks of Shadowfax:
- Workbooks - Your analytical workspace where all your data, transformations, and visualizations live together
- Sources - Importing and connecting data—your immutable starting point for all analysis
- Views - SQL transformations the AI creates for you automatically, no SQL writing required
- Input Objects - Create variables and scenario parameters for dynamic analysis
Working with AI
Learn how to interact with the AI and control its behavior:
- AI Chat Interface - Your primary way to work with data—just type what you want in plain English
- @Mentions and References - Direct the AI to specific data objects with intelligent autocomplete
- Slash Commands - Special modes that change how the AI interprets your requests
- Quick AI Editing - Fast, focused modifications to specific Views with Cmd+K
Intelligent Processing
AI-powered capabilities beyond standard SQL:
- AI Tables - Intelligence beyond SQL—use AI to classify, extract, and analyze data
- Schema Discovery - Automatic understanding of your data relationships
Visualization
Create and customize visual representations of your data:
- Visualizations - Turn your data into charts, graphs, and dashboards through natural language
- Chart Types - Complete gallery of available visualizations from bar charts to Sankey diagrams
- Chart Customization - Make your visualizations perfect with natural language styling
Workflow & System
Understand how it all works together:
- Node Graph - Visual representation of your analytical pipeline—see how data flows
- Reactive System - Automatic updates throughout your pipeline when data changes
- Grouping & Organization - Keep complex analyses manageable with node groups
Advanced Features
Power-user tools and capabilities:
- Manual SQL Mode - Write SQL directly when you want full control (optional)
- Data Refresh - Keep your analysis current with automatic and on-demand updates
- Export Options - Save and share your data, visualizations, and SQL in multiple formats
Quick Reference
- New to Shadowfax? Start with Workbooks, Sources, and AI Chat Interface.
- Want to create charts? See Visualizations and Chart Types.
- Looking for advanced features? Check out Manual SQL Mode, Data Refresh, and Export Options.