Talos: Your AI data assistant¶

Getting started with Talos¶

Talos is your AI assistant for data management, automation, and analytics in DataForge. It uses generative AI — always verify results before use. Access Talos via the chat interface using natural language or suggested actions. Talos can help with:

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¶

Type your request in the Talos chat window or select a starter option. 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 guides you through each step and asks for clarification as 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: More detail leads to more accurate results.
Iterate: Ask Talos for clarification or helper info when unsure.
Explore: Use explain <tool> to discover available tools and their parameters.

Support¶

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, contact our support team and include any specific prompt you are having issues with.