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Your data stack,documented in minutes

AI-powered diagrams, lineage tracking, and auto-generated wiki docs. For solo consultants delivering client work, or teams who need clarity fast.

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From prompt to diagram in seconds

Describe your data stack in plain English. Watch AI transform it into professional, editable documentation.

Simple workflow

Describe → Generate → Edit → Ship

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Describe your stack

Tell the AI what you're building in plain English.

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AI generates everything

Get a complete diagram with icons, connections, and wiki docs.

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Edit with full control

Drag, resize, add nodes, or refine with AI chat. You own the canvas.

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Stop the chaos

Centralize your entire data lineage in one place

Whether you're a consultant mapping a client's data stack or a team lead managing internal systems — stop hunting across Confluence, Draw.io, and tribal knowledge.

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Map source → warehouse → KPI

Trace any metric back to its raw source in seconds.

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Link to external resources

Attach repos, dashboards, pipelines, and docs.

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Assign owners & teams

Know exactly who to contact when something breaks.

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Data lineage visualization - trace any metric back to its source
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E-commerce Data Platform

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Data Pipeline Overview

Components

Fivetran

Fivetran

Data ingestion from 15 sources

dbt

dbt

42 models, 8 tests

Snowflake

Snowflake

Data warehouse, 3 schemas

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Make KPIs crystal clear

Whether you're auditing a client's data or aligning your team — show exactly how each metric is calculated, where it comes from, and what it means for the business.

Raw Data
Transformations
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Dashboards

Complete KPI Journey

See exactly where each metric comes from, how it's calculated, and where it's used.

Business + Technical

One view for PMs (“what it means”) and engineers (“how it's built”).

Impact Analysis

Know what breaks downstream before you change anything upstream.

100%

KPI transparency

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$4/month

Billed annually ($48/year)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of data diagrams can I create?

Datadef specializes in data architecture: pipelines, warehouses, lakehouses, ETL/ELT flows, data lineage maps, KPI dashboards, and system architectures. Every diagram uses data-specific components like tables, pipelines, data sources, and KPI indicators.

How does the AI generation work?

Describe your data stack in plain English: “E-commerce data platform with Fivetran, Snowflake, dbt, and Looker.” Our AI generates a complete diagram with properly connected components, data lineage, and wiki documentation — all in under 2 minutes.

Can I edit AI-generated diagrams?

Yes! All AI-generated diagrams are fully editable. Drag nodes, add components, modify connections, change colors, add metadata. The AI gives you a head start — you have full control to refine everything.

How does lineage tracking work?

Datadef automatically generates lineage from your diagram connections. Click any KPI or table to see its upstream sources and downstream consumers. Define formulas, track transformations, and do impact analysis before making changes.

What export formats are supported?

Export as PNG, JPEG, or PDF for presentations. Export JSON for version control and data portability. Share public links with stakeholders who don't need to log in.

Is my data secure?

Datadef never connects to your actual databases. You describe your architecture — we never access your data sources or store sensitive information. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

Stop wasting time on diagrams

Whether you're a freelancer delivering client work or a team lead managing complexity — let AI generate the diagrams while you focus on what matters.

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