• MAPPING
  • AUDIT
  • CLEANUP
  • HUMAN

How to trace data lineage with your AI client

Connect Sigma Computing to your AI client to bridge the gap between your dashboards and your raw data sources.

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Short answer

How can I map my Sigma data lineage using AI?

Your AI uses the Sigma MCP to pull a list of your datasets and their specific database connections. This lets you see exactly which underlying sources feed your specific Sigma models. You get a clear map of your data architecture.

The results of your audit

Where your data connections land

Tracing lineage turns disconnected datasets into a visible map.

MAPPING

Visualized data paths

The AI identifies which database connections power which datasets. You get a clear view of your data flow.

AUDIT

Source verification

Confirm that your Sigma datasets are pulling from the correct production databases. This prevents reporting errors.

CLEANUP

Identify unused links

Find datasets that are connected to stale or redundant database sources. You can then prune your environment.

HUMAN

Manual architecture review

The AI identifies the connections, but you decide if the logic matches your business requirements. You handle the final structural changes.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI moves from broad discovery to specific connection mapping.

  1. Inventory datasets

    The AI scans your Sigma environment to find all available datasets.

    list_datasets

  2. Identify connections

    The AI pulls the list of active database connections used in your workspace.

    list_connections

  3. Cross-reference sources

    The AI matches specific datasets to their corresponding database connections to build the lineage.

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  4. Report findings

    The AI presents a structured summary of the relationships it found between your data and your sources.

    list_datasets

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your audit.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the specific dataset names or connection IDs for the ones you actually use in Sigma.

Sigma Computing Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gQm7h5oIY5gOVePr0VgifFP0jBzhq0ebXuCRDTAj/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 — Sigma Computing capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "sigma-computing-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gQm7h5oIY5gOVePr0VgifFP0jBzhq0ebXuCRDTAj/mcp"
    }
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}
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  • List all my Sigma datasets and tell me which database connections they use.

  • Which datasets are currently connected to the 'Sales_Production' database?

  • Find the connection details for the 'Monthly_Revenue_Report' dataset.

  • Show me a list of all active connections in my Sigma workspace.

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Start here

Connect Sigma Computing once, then ask.

Just link your Sigma account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions about your data structure.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my Sigma dataset settings?

    No. The AI can only read your datasets and connections. It cannot modify, delete, or create new Sigma objects.

  • 02

    Can the AI see the actual data inside my tables?

    No. The AI only sees the metadata, such as dataset names and connection IDs. It does not access the rows of data within your tables.

  • 03

    Does this work with any database?

    It works with any database that is already established as a connection within your Sigma workspace.

  • 04

    Can the AI fix a broken connection?

    No. The AI can identify which connection is being used, but you must fix the connection manually in Sigma.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which dataset belongs to which connection?

    The AI uses the list of datasets and the list of connections to map the relationships defined in your Sigma environment.

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