Integrations
Chicory integrates with various data platforms, tools, and services to provide comprehensive visibility into your data ecosystem. Our integrations are organized into four main categories based on their capabilities.
Integration Categories
Data Sources
Connect to data warehouses, catalogs, and analytics platforms to scan and catalog your data assets.
Code & Pipelines
Integrate with version control and data pipeline tools to understand data transformations and workflows.
Documents
Connect to documentation platforms to provide context and knowledge alongside your data assets.
AI & Tools
Integrate AI platforms for enhanced analysis and intelligent assistance.
Quick Reference
Snowflake
Data
Password/Key Pair
Databricks
Data
Personal Access Token
BigQuery
Data
Service Account
Looker
Data
OAuth
AWS Glue
Data
IAM Role
AWS DataZone
Tools
IAM Role
Redash
Tools
API Key
DataHub
Tools
API Key
dbt Cloud
Tools
API Token
Airflow
Tools
Basic Auth
GitHub
Code
OAuth
Google Drive
Documents
Service Account
Anthropic
AI Tools
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API Key
Integration Capabilities Explained
Scanning
Scanning allows Chicory to automatically discover and catalog metadata from your data sources. When enabled:
Periodic syncs keep metadata up-to-date
New tables, columns, and assets are automatically discovered
Schema changes are tracked
Metadata is indexed for search
MCP Tool Support
Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools enable programmatic access to integrations for AI agents and applications:
Query metadata programmatically
Execute searches across catalogs
Access lineage and relationships
Enable AI-powered analysis
Common Setup Patterns
Service Account Authentication
Used by: BigQuery, Google Drive
Create service account in cloud console
Generate JSON key file
Grant necessary permissions
Upload key to Chicory
OAuth Authentication
Used by: GitHub, Looker
Authorize Chicory application
Grant requested permissions
Redirect back to Chicory
Connection established automatically
API Key Authentication
Used by: Redash, DataHub, dbt Cloud, Anthropic
Generate API key in platform settings
Copy API key
Enter in Chicory connection form
Test connection
IAM Role (AWS)
Used by: AWS Glue, AWS DataZone
Create IAM role with trust policy
Attach service-specific permissions
Configure External ID
Enter role ARN in Chicory
Security Best Practices
Credential Management
Use read-only credentials whenever possible
Rotate credentials regularly
Use service accounts instead of personal credentials
Store credentials securely (Chicory encrypts at rest)
Access Control
Grant minimum required permissions
Restrict to specific databases/schemas when possible
Use time-limited tokens where supported
Monitor access logs regularly
Network Security
Use private endpoints when available
Restrict IP addresses if required
Enable SSL/TLS for all connections
Audit connection logs
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
Timeout Errors
Check network connectivity
Verify firewall rules allow Chicory IP addresses
Confirm service is running and accessible
Authentication Failures
Verify credentials are correct and not expired
Check permissions are properly configured
Ensure API keys have required scopes
Permission Errors
Review required permissions for the integration
Grant necessary access in source platform
Check role assignments and policies
Scanning Issues
No Data Found
Verify credentials have read access
Check if databases/schemas are specified correctly
Confirm resources exist in source system
Incomplete Scans
Review scan logs for errors
Check for resource-specific permission issues
Verify network stability during scan
Getting Started
Choose Your Integration: Select the platform you want to connect
Prepare Credentials: Follow the setup guide to create necessary credentials
Configure Connection: Enter credentials and connection details in Chicory
Test Connection: Verify connectivity before enabling scanning
Enable Scanning: Turn on automatic metadata scanning
Support & Documentation
Platform-Specific Guides
More platform guides coming soon
Need Help?
Check individual integration setup guides
Contact Chicory support with connection details
Review audit logs for error messages
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