Explore Data Overview
Browse curated public datasets spanning economics, health, weather, and more. Filter by type, search by topic, and start analyzing instantly in AI Chat.
Explore Data gives you instant access to curated public datasets spanning government, economics, health, weather, and more. No uploads needed — just pick a dataset and start asking questions.
Accessing Explore Data
Click Explore Data in the sidebar to browse all available datasets.
Browsing & Searching
Find datasets using the tools at the top of the page:
- Search bar — Search by dataset name, description, source, or tags
- Type filter — Filter by dataset type (File, Database, or Live API)
- Category filter — Filter by topic like Economics & Finance, Health, Demographics, and more
Filters combine together: selecting a type and a category shows datasets matching both.
Dataset Types
Every dataset falls into one of three types:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| File | Pre-uploaded static datasets (CSV/Excel). Great for historical or reference data. |
| Database | Direct database connections (BigQuery, Postgres, Snowflake, etc.). Query structured data live. |
| Live API | Real-time data from external APIs, available 24/7. Examples include FRED economic data, NASA APIs, and weather services. |
Dataset Detail Page
Click any dataset card to see its full detail page, which includes:
- About this dataset — A description of what the data covers
- Data Dictionary — Column names, types, and descriptions so you know exactly what's in the data
- Example Prompts — Ready-to-use questions you can ask about the dataset
- Use Cases — Common ways people use this data
- Source — Attribution and link to the original data source
- Stats — Row count, column count, and dataset type
Starting Analysis
Click the Chat with Data button on any dataset detail page. This opens the dataset in AI Chat so you can immediately start asking questions about it.
Try one of the example prompts listed on the dataset detail page to get started quickly.
Behind the scenes, Formula Bot prepares the dataset for your session — copying files to your workspace, granting connector access, or loading API configuration depending on the dataset type. This happens automatically.
Requesting a Data Source
Don't see the dataset you need? Click the Request a Data Source card at the end of the dataset grid. Describe the data source you're looking for, and the team will review it for addition.
Available Categories
Datasets are organized into broad categories including:
- Economics & Finance
- Health
- Demographics
- Geography & Reference
- Weather & Climate
- Crime & Justice
- Science & Technology
- Business & Industry
- Education & Housing
New datasets and categories are added regularly.
Explore Data datasets don't count toward your file storage limits — they're available to all users.