Metabase

API

Open source Business Intelligence server for internal data sharing & analytics

Overview

Metabase offers a RESTful API with JSON responses to manage core BI functionalities: create/update dashboards/questions, handle user/group access, embed analytics, and automate report scheduling. Key endpoints include /api/dashboard (dashboard management), /api/card (saved questions), /api/user (user administration), and /api/embed (embedding tools). Ideal use cases: syncing user data with company directories, automating dashboard updates, embedding analytics in internal apps, and scheduling data reports for teams.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.metabase.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
Open source core
Embed analytics support
User & group management
Dashboard automation

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Metabase free to use?

Yes—Metabase's open source core is free to self-host and use. Paid tiers (Pro/Enterprise) offer advanced features like SSO, audit logs, and priority support.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes—Metabase API requires an API key (generated via user settings) for authentication to access most endpoints.

? What is the response format?

Metabase API responses are primarily in JSON format for all endpoints.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Open Source Projects

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Open source (customizable)
⊕ Self-hostable option
⊕ Rich BI integration tools
⊕ Extensive API for workflow automation

Cons

⊖ Advanced features require paid tiers
⊖ Complex integrations need learning
⊖ Cloud versions have rate limits