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SkoutLab works with your existing data — no need to change how you store it.

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Supported Data Sources

File Upload

  • Excel (.xlsx, .xls)
  • CSV files
  • Parquet files

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MotherDuck (DuckDB)
  • More coming soon

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Uploading Files

1

Click Add Connection

From the Data page, click Add Connection.
2

Choose Upload

Select Upload Files as your connection type.
3

Drag and Drop

Drop your files into the upload area. You can upload multiple files at once.
4

Name Your Connection

Give this data source a meaningful name (e.g., “Sales Data Q4” or “Customer Records”).
File size limits: Individual files up to 100MB. For larger datasets, consider using a database connection.

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Connecting a Database

1

Click Add Connection

From the Data page, click Add Connection.
2

Choose Database Type

Select your database type from the list.
3

Enter Credentials

Provide connection details:
  • Host / Connection string
  • Database name
  • Username and password
4

Test Connection

Click Test to verify the connection works before saving.
Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely. SkoutLab only reads data — it never modifies your database.

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After Connecting

Once your data is connected:
  1. Start Learning — Click the “Start Learning” button to let AI explore your data
  2. View Schema — See what tables and columns were discovered
  3. Ask Questions — Start creating analysis tasks
The more data you connect, the more powerful the insights. SkoutLab can find patterns across multiple data sources.