--- title: "Documentation" description: "Complete documentation for AI for Database. Learn how to connect databases, write queries in natural language, build dashboards, and set up automated workflows." canonical: "https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/" --- # Learn AI for Database Documentation Everything you need to connect your database, ask questions in plain English, build dashboards, and automate workflows. ## Get started quickly [ 01 · Connect ### Connect Add your database in seconds. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, or Google Sheets. Get started](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/connect-database)[ 02 · Query ### Query Ask questions in plain English. Get instant answers from live data without writing SQL. Get started](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/natural-language-queries)[ 03 · Automate ### Automate Build workflows that monitor your data and take action automatically. Get started](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/create-workflow) ## Getting Started Set up your account, connect a database, and run your first query. [ #### Quickstart Guide beginner Get up and running with AI for Database in under five minutes. Connect your first database, ask a question, and see results. 5 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/quickstart/)[ #### Your First Query beginner Learn how to write effective natural-language questions and understand how AI for Database translates them into SQL. 6 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/first-query/)[ #### Connect Your Database beginner A general overview of how database connections work, including security, permissions, and supported databases. 4 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/connect-database/) ## Database Connections Detailed guides for every supported database and troubleshooting. [ #### PostgreSQL intermediate Step-by-step guide to connecting PostgreSQL, including user creation, permissions, SSL configuration, and SSH tunnels. 7 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/postgresql/)[ #### MySQL intermediate Connect MySQL or MariaDB to AI for Database with read-only access, SSL, and SSH tunnel support. 6 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/mysql/)[ #### MongoDB intermediate Connect MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas. Learn how AI for Database translates natural language into aggregation pipelines. 6 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/mongodb/)[ #### SQL Server intermediate Connect Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, or Amazon RDS SQL Server with Windows or SQL authentication. 5 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/sql-server/)[ #### Google Sheets beginner Use Google Sheets as a data source. AI for Database reads your spreadsheets and lets you query them with natural language. 4 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/google-sheets/)[ #### Connection Troubleshooting intermediate Diagnose and fix common connection issues including timeouts, SSL errors, permission denied, and firewall blocks. 5 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/connection-troubleshooting/) ## Querying Master natural language queries and get the most out of your data. [ #### Natural Language Queries beginner Deep dive into how AI for Database converts plain English into SQL, including tips, examples, and advanced techniques. 8 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/natural-language-queries/)[ #### Query History beginner Access, search, and manage your past queries. Re-run, favorite, or share any previous question. 3 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/query-history/)[ #### Query Results beginner Understand result formats including tables, charts, and single values. Export data as CSV, JSON, or to dashboards. 4 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/query-results/)[ #### Advanced Queries advanced Power-user techniques: parameterized queries, variables, cross-database joins, and scheduled queries. 7 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/advanced-queries/) ## Dashboards Build, customize, and share live dashboards with your team. [ #### Create a Dashboard beginner Build your first live dashboard by combining multiple queries into a visual overview. Customize layout and refresh schedules. 6 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/create-dashboard/)[ #### Widgets intermediate All widget types: metric cards, tables, bar charts, line charts, pie charts, and text blocks. Configuration and styling options. 5 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/widgets/)[ #### Sharing Dashboards beginner Share dashboards via links, embeds, email digests, or Slack. Manage viewer permissions and access controls. 4 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/sharing-dashboards/) ## Workflows Automate tasks with triggers, conditions, and actions. [ #### Create a Workflow intermediate Build automated workflows that run queries, check conditions, and take actions based on your database data. 7 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/create-workflow/)[ #### Triggers intermediate Configure scheduled and manual workflow triggers, draft runs, and immutable publishing. 4 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/triggers/)[ #### Actions intermediate Configure email and reliable authenticated webhook actions, templates, tests, retries, and delivery receipts. 5 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/actions/)[ #### Workflow Templates beginner Pre-built workflow templates for common automation patterns: alerts, reports, data syncs, and notifications. 4 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/workflow-templates/) ## Alerts Monitor your data and get notified when conditions are met. [ #### Setup Alerts beginner Create data-driven alerts that notify you when database conditions are met. Step-by-step setup guide. 5 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/setup-alerts/)[ #### Alert Channels intermediate Configure notification channels: email, Slack, webhooks, PagerDuty, and more. Test and manage channel settings. 4 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/alert-channels/)[ #### Alert Conditions intermediate All condition types: thresholds, change detection, anomaly detection, and compound conditions. Examples for each. 5 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/alert-conditions/) ## Security Encryption, permissions, audit logs, and self-hosting. [ #### Security Overview intermediate How AI for Database protects your data: encryption, read-only access, network security, and compliance certifications. 6 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/security-overview/)[ #### Permissions intermediate Role-based access control: admin, editor, and viewer roles. Custom roles and fine-grained permissions on Enterprise. 4 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/permissions/)[ #### Audit Logs intermediate Track who did what and when. Search audit logs, export for compliance, and set up log forwarding. 4 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/audit-logs/)[ #### Self-Hosting advanced Run AI for Database in your own infrastructure. Docker, Kubernetes, and bare-metal deployment guides. 8 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/self-hosting/) ## API Integrate AI for Database into your own applications. [ #### API Overview intermediate Introduction to the AI for Database REST API. Base URLs, versioning, rate limits, and response formats. 5 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/api-overview/)[ #### Authentication intermediate API key management, token scopes, and security best practices for API authentication. 5 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/authentication/)[ #### API Endpoints advanced Complete public API reference: queries, dashboards, workflows, connections, webhooks, usage, and keys. 8 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/endpoints/)[ #### Agent-Created Database Alerts advanced Let an AI agent inspect a database, preview eligible rows, and safely publish a scheduled authenticated webhook alert. 10 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/agent-created-alerts/)[ #### Query Databases from an Agent intermediate Discover sanitized connections and schemas, then return raw query results to an AI agent through the REST API. 7 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/agent-querying-databases/)[ #### Agent Workflow Lifecycle advanced Create a paused workflow, preview rows safely, test one action, publish explicitly, and inspect production runs. 9 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/agent-workflow-lifecycle/)[ #### Outbound Workflow Credentials advanced Store API keys and bearer tokens as encrypted, write-only, destination-bound workflow credentials. 6 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/outbound-credentials/)[ #### API Errors and Retries advanced Handle response envelopes, validation errors, rate limits, delivery failures, and retries without duplicating external actions. 7 min read ](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/api-errors-and-retries/) ## Ready to get started? Connect my database and start asking questions in minutes. [Start free](https://app.aifordatabase.com/signup)[Read the quickstart](https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/quickstart) Source: https://www.aifordatabase.com/docs/