Metabase API

API

Open-source BI API for automating analytics and embedding data insights

Overview

Metabase API provides RESTful endpoints to interact with its open-source Business Intelligence platform. It supports JSON responses and enables operations like creating/updating dashboards, running queries, managing users, and embedding visualizations. Use cases include integrating BI insights into internal apps, automating report distribution, syncing user permissions, and building custom analytics workflows. The API is self-hostable (open-source) or available via cloud tiers, with authentication via API keys/JWT for secure access to company data and analytics assets.

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
JSON Support
Open Source
API Key/JWT Auth
Embedding Capabilities
CRUD for BI Assets

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Metabase API free to use?

The open-source self-hosted version of Metabase API is free. Cloud-hosted plans offer free and paid tiers, with advanced API features available in paid plans.

? Does it require authentication?

Yes, Metabase API uses API keys or JWT tokens for authentication to secure access to BI assets and sensitive company data.

? What is the response format?

Metabase API responses are primarily in JSON format, which is widely compatible with most programming languages and integration tools.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Open Source Projects

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Self-hostable (open-source)
⊕ Flexible embedding options
⊕ Comprehensive documentation
⊕ Seamless integration with internal tools

Cons

⊖ Advanced features require paid cloud tiers
⊖ Rate limits in cloud plans
⊖ Steeper learning curve for complex workflows