Tableau Connector for AI agents.

Q: Can I get dashboard data through the agent?

Yes. The getviewdata tool retrieves the underlying data of any view/dashboard in CSV or JSON format.

7 live capabilities

Query business intelligence dashboards and monitor data health.

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Why people use Tableau

Tableau for Solving BI Data Freshness Issues

This Connector lets your AI agent do the heavy lifting for you. Instead of hunting through the portal and clicking through nested menus, you can just ask your agent to find a workbook or tell you which data sources are stale. You get a direct answer in your chat window instead of a dozen open tabs.

What Vinkius changes

You get a text based way to manage and query your Tableau metadata.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Checking for failed data refreshes

A BI admin needs to know why a dashboard is showing old data and uses list_jobs to check for failed refreshes.
Real-world use case 02

Finding a lost sales report

A data analyst can't find a specific workbook and asks the agent to list_workbooks in the marketing project.
Real-world use case 03

Auditing site permissions

A data engineer needs to audit connections and uses list_users to see who has access to specific site resources.

Complete set · 7capabilities

The complete Tableau capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Tableau.

Capability set01 / 02

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Tableau.

01 Capability
List datasources
See a list of all published data sources and their current freshness. This helps you quickly identify which data sets are up to date.
02 Capability
List projects
View all projects organized within your specific site. It makes navigating your site hierarchy much faster.
03 Capability
List users
Get a complete list of users and their roles within the site. This is great for auditing permissions.
04 Capability
List jobs
Monitor background tasks and extract refresh jobs in real time. You can check for failures without opening the management console.

Capability set02 / 02

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Tableau.

05 Capability
List workbooks
Pull a full list of workbooks available in your environment. It helps you find specific content without manual searching.
06 Capability
Get workbook
Retrieve specific metadata and details for a single workbook. Use this to get deep insights into a specific report.
07 Capability
List views
Query all dashboards and views across your site. This lets you see every visual output available to your team.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Tableau to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Tableau from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o9CW6FXi4IZylU3KiijspC81bIXmrbv7XY73nhbX/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Tableau, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Tableau for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o9CW6FXi4IZylU3KiijspC81bIXmrbv7XY73nhbX/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Tableau URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Tableau in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tableau": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o9CW6FXi4IZylU3KiijspC81bIXmrbv7XY73nhbX/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Tableau

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Tableau, help me...". 7 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tableau": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o9CW6FXi4IZylU3KiijspC81bIXmrbv7XY73nhbX/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Tableau

Ask Copilot: "Using Tableau, help me...". 7 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tableau": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o9CW6FXi4IZylU3KiijspC81bIXmrbv7XY73nhbX/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Tableau

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Tableau, help me...". 7 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tableau": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o9CW6FXi4IZylU3KiijspC81bIXmrbv7XY73nhbX/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Tableau

Ask Cline: "Using Tableau, help me...". 7 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add tableau --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o9CW6FXi4IZylU3KiijspC81bIXmrbv7XY73nhbX/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Tableau

Ask Claude: "Using Tableau, show me...". 7 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Tableau can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the BI team members who are tired of manual navigation. It helps anyone who needs to monitor data health or audit site permissions without constantly logging into the dashboard portal.

BI Admin

Monitors extract refresh jobs and checks data source freshness to ensure the team has accurate data.

Data Analyst

Finds specific workbooks and dashboards across complex project hierarchies without manual searching.

Data Engineer

Audits data source connections and monitors background tasks to maintain system health.

Executive

Asks the agent for quick summaries of available KPIs and dashboard views to stay informed.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 7 capabilities

Apache Superset

Connect your AI to Apache Superset. Explore BI dashboards, extract chart data, and run live SQL Lab analytics directly from your terminal.

View Connector

02 17 capabilities

Redash

Connect to Redash to manage SQL queries, execute data visualizations, and monitor dashboards directly from your AI agent.

View Connector

03 10 capabilities

Omni BI Intelligence

Interact with Omni BI dashboards, models, and data exports. run queries and track metrics directly from your AI agent.

View Connector

04 7 capabilities

Looker (Business Intelligence & Data)

Manage your BI environment via Looker. list dashboards, execute inline queries, and audit saved Looks.

View Connector

05 12 capabilities

Grid

Turn spreadsheet data into interactive dashboards and visual stories that make numbers accessible to every stakeholder.

View Connector

06 7 capabilities

Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics)

Manage your BI environment via Metabase. list dashboards, retrieve visual questions (cards), and search data entities.

View Connector

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Tableau connected.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
Kiro
Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Tableau.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Tableau MCP help me find specific dashboards?

Yes. It allows your AI agent to list all workbooks and views across your site, making it easy to find specific content without clicking through folders.

How do I check if my Tableau extracts failed using this Connector?

You can ask your agent to check the status of background jobs. It will report whether your extract refreshes succeeded or failed.

Can I use this to see who has access to my Tableau site?

Yes. The Connector can pull a list of all users and their roles, which is perfect for auditing permissions and site memberships.

Will the Tableau MCP show me my data sources?

It will list all your published data sources and provide details on their connection status and how recently they were refreshed.

Can I ask my AI agent to find workbooks in a specific project?

Absolutely. Your agent can navigate the site hierarchy to find and list workbooks within any specific project you name.

Does the Tableau MCP work with Tableau Cloud?

Yes, it is designed to connect to both Tableau Cloud and Tableau environments to give your agent access to your BI metadata.

What authentication does Tableau use?

Tableau uses Personal Access Tokens (PATs). Generate one in My Account Settings > Personal Access Tokens. You'll need the token name and token secret.

Can I get dashboard data through the agent?

Yes. The get_view_data capability retrieves the underlying data of any view/dashboard in CSV or JSON format.

Does it work with both Tableau Cloud and Server?

Yes. Set your server URL to either your Tableau Cloud pod (e.g. https://10ay.online.tableau.com) or your on-premise server URL.

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Give your agent a direct line to Tableau.

Connect Tableau once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

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Tableau for Solving BI Data Freshness Issues

You get a text based way to manage and query your Tableau metadata.

Checking for failed data refreshes

Finding a lost sales report

Auditing site permissions

List datasources

List projects

List users

List jobs

List workbooks

Get workbook

List views

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Tableau

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Tableau

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Tableau

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Tableau

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Tableau

BI Admin

Data Analyst

Data Engineer

Executive

Apache Superset

Redash

Omni BI Intelligence

Looker (Business Intelligence & Data)

Grid

Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics)

Give your agent a direct line to Tableau.