# Quickstart Guide

Welcome! This guide will help you get started with Euno and see value in your first session.

## What You'll Accomplish

By the end of this guide, you will:

* ✓ Connect your first data source to Euno
* ✓ Explore your data model and understand lineage
* ✓ Ask your first question using the AI Assistant

**Time Required:** 30 minutes\
**Recommended First Integration:** dbt or DWH (you'll see results fastest)

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## Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

* [ ] An Euno account with Admin or Maintainer permissions
* [ ] Access credentials for at least one of your data tools (dbt, Snowflake, Tableau, etc.)
* [ ] 30 minutes of uninterrupted time

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## Step 1: Connect Your First Source (10 minutes)

### Choose Your Starting Point

We recommend starting with one of these:

**Option A: dbt** (Best if you use dbt)

* Shows your transformations and logic
* Provides immediate value with model relationships
* Quick to set up with GitHub or dbt Cloud
* [Setup Guides](https://docs.euno.ai/sources/transformation-etl)

**Option B: DWH** (Best if you don't use dbt)

* Maps your entire warehouse structure
* Provides usage and cost data
* Shows which tables are actually being queried
* [Setup Guides](https://docs.euno.ai/sources/data-warehouses)

**Option C: BI Tool** (Best for understanding BI usage)

* Shows what dashboards exist
* Reveals which data sources are most used
* Identifies optimization opportunities
* [Setup Guides](https://docs.euno.ai/sources/business-intelligence)

### Quick Setup

1. **Navigate to Sources**
   * Click "Sources" in the left sidebar
   * Click "Add New Source"
2. **Select Your Integration**
   * Choose the platform you want to connect
   * Click "Configure"
3. **Enter Credentials**
   * Follow the platform-specific instructions
   * Test the connection
   * Click "Save"
4. **Run Your First Sync**
   * Click "Run Now" to start discovering resources
   * This may take 5-15 minutes depending on your data stack size
   * You can continue to Step 2 while it runs

> 💡 **Pro Tip:** While your first source is syncing, read through the [Core Concepts](https://docs.euno.ai/getting-started/core-concepts) page to understand how Euno maps your data.

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## Step 2: Explore Your Data Model (10 minutes)

Once your first source has finished syncing, it's time to explore.

### View Your Resources

1. **Open the Data Model Screen**
   * Click "Data Model" in the sidebar
   * You'll see a list of all discovered resources
2. **Understand What You're Seeing**
   * **Resources:** Every table, column, dashboard, model, etc.
   * **Properties:** Metadata like owner, description, last updated
   * **Usage Data:** How often each resource is queried or viewed

### Explore a Resource

1. **Click on any resource** to see its detail information
2. **Notice these key sections:**
   * **Description & Properties:** What is this resource?
   * **Code/Logic:** How is it defined? (for transformations)
   * **Lineage:** What does it depend on?
   * **Usage:** How much is it being used?
   * **Downstream Impact:** What depends on it?

### Try the Graph View

1. **Click "View Lineage"** from any resource detail page
2. **Explore the graph:**
   * Blue arrows show data flowing upstream → downstream
   * Click nodes to expand and see more connections
   * Use the controls to filter by resource type

### Exercise: Find a Heavily Used Resource

1. Go to Data Model screen
2. Sort by usage (impressions or queries)
3. Click on the top resource
4. View its lineage to understand its data flow

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## Step 3: Ask the AI Assistant (5 minutes)

Let's use natural language to explore your metadata.

### Open the AI Assistant

1. Click "AI Assistant" in the sidebar
2. You'll see a chat interface

### Try These Starter Queries

Copy and paste these questions (or create your own):

**Understanding Your Data:**

```
Show me the 10 most queried tables in my warehouse
```

**Finding Specific Resources:**

```
What tables are in the [your schema name] schema?
```

**Exploring Relationships:**

```
What dashboards use the [table name] table?
```

**Identifying Issues:**

```
Show me dbt models that don't have any description
```

### Understanding the Results

* The AI Assistant converts your natural language to EQL queries
* Results are shown in a table format
* You can click any resource to see its detail page
* You can ask follow-up questions to dig deeper

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## Step 4: Identify Your First Opportunity (5 minutes)

Now let's find something actionable.

### Find Ungoverned Data

Ask the AI Assistant:

```
Show me tables that aren't defined by dbt models
```

If you see results:

* These are tables that exist in your warehouse but aren't managed by your transformation tool
* They might be:
  * Legacy tables that can be deprecated
  * Ad-hoc tables that should be formalized
  * External tables that need documentation

### Find Unused Resources

Ask the AI Assistant:

```
Show me dashboards with zero views in the last 60 days
```

If you see results:

* These are candidates for deprecation
* Cleaning them up can reduce maintenance burden
* Archive them or discuss with owners

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## Next Steps

Congratulations! You've completed the Euno quickstart. Here's what to do next:

1. **Connect More Sources**
   * Add your other data tools to get a complete picture
   * [View All Integrations](https://docs.euno.ai/sources)
2. **Set Up Your First Workflow**
   * Get notified when new ungoverned resources appear
   * [Learn About Workflows](https://docs.euno.ai/using-euno/metadata-activation/workflows)
3. **Add Metadata Tags**
   * Start classifying your resources
   * [Metadata Tagging Guide](https://docs.euno.ai/using-euno/metadata-activation/metadata-tags)
4. **Perform an Impact Analysis**
   * Understand what would be affected by a change
   * [Impact Analysis Guide](https://docs.euno.ai/using-euno/impact-analysis)
5. **Set Up Data Model Sync** (if you use dbt + Looker)
   * Keep your BI tool in sync with your models
   * [Data Model Sync Guide](https://docs.euno.ai/using-euno/metadata-activation/data-application-sync)
6. **Explore Advanced EQL Queries**
   * Build custom queries for your specific needs
   * [EQL Documentation](https://docs.euno.ai/using-euno/euno-query-language-eql)
7. **Enable MCP Integration**
   * Use Euno directly in Claude, Cursor, or VSCode
   * [MCP Setup Guide](https://docs.euno.ai/ai-assistant/mcp-setup)

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## Common Questions

**Q: How often does Euno sync my data sources?**\
A: By default, sources sync daily. You can configure this in the source settings or trigger manual syncs anytime.

**Q: Does Euno affect my data warehouse performance?**\
A: No. Euno only reads metadata and query logs. It doesn't query your actual data.

**Q: Can I control what resources are discovered?**\
A: Yes. Each source integration has filters to include/exclude specific schemas, databases, or projects.

**Q: How do I invite my team?**\
A: Go to Account Management → Team Members → Invite. You can set roles and permissions for each user.

**Q: What if I make a mistake?**\
A: Most actions are reversible. You can disconnect sources, delete resources, or reset configurations. However, be careful with bulk deletions.

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## Need Help?

* **In-App Support:** Click the chat icon in the bottom right
* **Email:** <support@euno.ai>
* **Documentation:** [docs.euno.ai](https://docs.euno.ai)

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## Give Feedback

We'd love to hear about your experience! Let us know:

* What worked well?
* What was confusing?
* What would you like to see in Euno?

Email us at <feedback@euno.ai>