How To Chat With Your Data In DataPeak
Ask questions, explore datasets, and generate insights using natural language.
DataPeak lets you talk directly to your data using simple questions. Instead of building filters or dashboards manually, you can explore a dataset conversationally inside the Chat window.
This guide focuses only on how to chat with your data, for users who want fast insights without exploring the full Chat feature set.
To learn more about DataPeak Chat Menu and it’s features, click here.
1. Open DataPeak Chat
Sign in to DataPeak.
Click DataPeak Chat in the left sidebar.
Click New Chat if you want a clean session.
Your most recent dataset may load automatically.
2. Select or Add a Dataset
To start chatting with your data, choose the dataset you want to explore.
To select an existing dataset:
Click the Dataset selector at the bottom of the chat window
Choose one of your active datasets
To add a dataset to the session:
Click the three-dot menu in the chat window
Select Add Dataset
Upload or choose a dataset
Once a dataset is selected, Chat can answer questions about it.
3. Ask Questions About Your Data
You can ask questions in plain language.
Examples:
“Show a table of everything in this dataset.”
“Filter this to the last 6 months.”
“Which category sold the most units?”
“Summarize this dataset for me.”
How to ask:
Type your question in the message box
Press Enter
Chat uses your selected dataset to generate an answer
Follow-up questions let you refine results.
4. Generate Charts & Visuals
You can use Chat to quickly create visualizations based on your dataset.
Steps:
Click the three-dot menu
Select Advanced Graph
Confirm or select your dataset
Choose your chart type
Select x-axis, y-axis, and any parameters
Click Submit
Chat will generate the chart directly in the conversation.
If the chart is useful, you can save it to your Dashboard using the Save button.
5. Use Auto Analysis Graph for Quick Insights
Auto Analysis Graph automatically generates quick insights based on your question.
Steps:
Click the three-dot menu
Select Auto Analysis Graph
Ask your question (e.g., “Graph employees who worked on Friday.”)
Chat will return a fast visual or summary.
6. When to Use Chat With Your Data
Use this feature when you want to:
Explore a dataset quickly
Run ad-hoc queries
Get immediate summaries
Create quick charts without dashboards
Validate or inspect data before deeper analysis
It’s the fastest way to get answers from your data inside DataPeak.