Redash is a self-hosted analytics platform and SQL data visualization tool. It provides a web-based SQL query editor for writing, executing, and scheduling database queries, and functions as a business intelligence dashboard for monitoring metrics via visual widgets.
The platform distinguishes itself through its data source connectors, which integrate with various SQL, NoSQL, and API-based stores to retrieve information for analysis. It enables self-service analytics by allowing users to run queries with dynamic parameters and supports shared data reporting via public links or embedded dashboards.
The system covers a broad range of capabilities, including a data visualization engine for creating charts and maps, automated data alerting for monitoring query thresholds, and role-based access control for managing user permissions. It also includes utilities for database schema browsing and exporting query results.
Administration is supported through a command-line interface for system tasks and database schema initialization.