• DATA
  • SPEED
  • ACCURACY
  • HUMAN

How to query live Looker data with your AI

Connect your Looker instance to your AI client. Once connected, you can ask questions and get immediate answers from your existing models.

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Short answer

Can my AI pull live data from Looker?

Yes. Your agent uses your Looker model definitions to run queries and fetch dimensions or measures. You get the specific data you need without writing SQL. Here is how the process works.

The results

What you get from these queries

The AI handles the technical heavy lifting so you can focus on the insights.

DATA

Live model answers

The AI pulls current numbers directly from your Looker models. You get real-time facts instead of static reports.

SPEED

No SQL required

Your agent handles the query logic. You skip the manual coding and just ask for the metric you need.

ACCURACY

Model-driven results

The AI follows your Looker model definitions. This ensures the results match the logic your BI team already set up.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

The AI provides the data and the logic, but you decide how to interpret the findings and take action.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your chat interface and your Looker instance.

  1. Identify needs

    Your agent looks at your question to figure out which Looker dimensions or measures are required.

    run_inline_query

  2. Map the query

    The AI translates your natural language into a structured request that fits your Looker model.

    run_inline_query

  3. Execute request

    The agent runs the query against Looker to grab the specific data points you asked for.

    run_inline_query

  4. Summarize data

    The AI takes the raw numbers and explains them in plain English.

    run_inline_query

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test your connection.

Starting points

Replace the names in quotes with your actual Looker model or field names.

Looker Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7GYsFGkWDDvJkEieZyfHjLVFx5i6WdJppAlMmeTx/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Looker capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "looker-business-intelligence-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7GYsFGkWDDvJkEieZyfHjLVFx5i6WdJppAlMmeTx/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Show me the total sales for the 'ecommerce' model from last month.

  • What is the current count of active users in my 'user_activity' model?

  • Compare the revenue from the 'orders' model across the last four quarters.

  • List the top five products by volume using the 'inventory' model.

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Start here

Connect Looker once, then ask.

Connect your instance with one click. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can find the full technical details on the Connector page.

Connect Looker to your AI

FAQ

How the Looker Connector behaves

  • 01

    Does the AI write SQL to get my data?

    No. The AI uses the Looker model definitions to run queries through the existing framework.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my Looker dashboards?

    No. This connector is for querying data, not for modifying or deleting your Looker content.

  • 03

    Can I use this to create new Looker explores?

    No. The AI can only query the models and explores that already exist in your Looker instance.

  • 04

    Will the AI see all my Looker data?

    The AI only sees the data it needs to answer your specific query based on the permissions of the connected user.

  • 05

    Does it work with any Looker model?

    Yes, as long as the model is accessible via the API and the user has the right permissions.

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