Getting started with Talos
Talos is your intelligent assistant for data management, automation, and analytics within DataForge. Talos uses generative AI and may provide inaccurate information, so always verify results before use.
Talos is integrated directly into your workspace and is accessible via the Talos chat interface. You can interact with Talos using natural language commands or by selecting from suggested actions. Talos can help you with tasks like:
- Finding and connecting to data sources
- Creating and managing outputs
- Building and applying rules
- Analyzing dependencies and data lineage
- Automating repetitive workflows
How to use Talos
1. Initiating a request
Simply type your request in the Talos chat window or select one of the starter options. For example:
“What can you help me do?”
“Find all tables containing sales data.”
“Create a new output from the customer and orders sources.”
“Show me the lineage for the column ‘total_amount’.”
Talos will interpret your request and guide you through the necessary steps, asking for clarification if needed.
2. Step-by-step guidance
For complex operations, Talos will break down the process into manageable steps. You’ll be prompted to provide additional details, such as table names, column selections, or output configurations.
3. Automation and suggestions
Talos can recommend actions based on your workflow context, such as suggesting relations between sources or highlighting potential rule calculations.
Finding helper information for Talos tools
Talos comes equipped with a variety of tools, each designed for specific data tasks. To ensure you have the support you need, Talos offers built-in helper information for every tool.
How to access tool documentation
1. Ask Talos directly
You can ask Talos for information about any tool by typing a question such as:
“What does the ‘find data’ tool do?”
“How do I use the ‘create rule’ tool?”
“What parameters are required for ‘create source’?”
Talos will respond with a description of the tool, its purpose, and details about required and optional parameters.
2. Use the explain command
Type explain followed by the tool name in the Talos chat. For example:
explain find data
explain create relation
explain create output
Talos will provide a summary, usage instructions, and examples.
3. Tooltips and inline guidance
When working through a workflow, Talos provides contextual tooltips and suggestions. Hover over highlighted terms or click on information icons to see brief explanations about the tool or parameter in question.
Example: Getting helper information
User:
Explain the create source tool
Talos:
The create source tool allows you to create new data sources from existing tables in your connected databases. You’ll need to specify the source connection name, table names, and whether to pull data immediately. Optional parameters include naming templates and relation creation.
Best practices
Be Specific: The more details you provide in your requests, the more accurately Talos can assist you.
Iterate: If you’re unsure about a step, ask Talos for clarification or helper information.
Explore: Use the help features to familiarize yourself with available tools and their capabilities.
Support
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, contact our support team and include any specific prompt you are having issues with.
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