Alation Inc., a data intelligence company, today announced the release of Alation Anywhere for Google Chrome to streamline contextual data discovery and empower users to act on data intelligence within Chrome. The extension allows users to seamlessly search, preview, and retrieve critical metadata from Alation without leaving the browser. The extension is the latest addition to Alation Anywhere, which integrates data intelligence into Slack, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Google Sheets.
Alation Anywhere seamlessly integrates data intelligence into the daily tools that knowledge workers rely on, including Chrome. The new extension surfaces critical data intelligence—such as business term definitions, metadata previews, and database details—directly in the browser, eliminating the need to switch away from Chrome. With the new extension, users gain a side-by-side view of data assets and corresponding metadata from Alation.
“We’re excited to see how Alation Anywhere for Google Chrome can accelerate our data utilization," said Kazuaki Ideguchi, Manager, Data Platform Department, NTT DOCOMO. “Now, our data analysts will be able to check data definitions directly on the same screen while writing SQL queries in Snowsight, streamlining their workflow. We look forward to Alation continuing to deliver these valuable features that enhance productivity.”
"Organizations today are overwhelmed by the influx of data from countless sources, creating unprecedented complexity in managing their data environments," said Diby Malakar, VP of Product Management at Alation. "The Alation Anywhere for Google Chrome extension directly addresses this challenge by delivering trusted, governed data straight into the user’s browser. It empowers teams to instantly find, understand, and act on data—without disrupting their workflow. This isn’t just a productivity tool; it’s a critical asset that accelerates decision-making, reduces errors, and drives meaningful business outcomes in today’s decentralized, data-driven world."
Key benefits of the Alation Anywhere for Google Chrome extension include:
- Streamlined Data Discovery: With Intelligent Search, teams can instantly discover trusted data and BI assets using natural language search. This democratizes access to data across the organization, allowing users to locate relevant data assets quickly without specialized knowledge.
- Automated Metadata Preview: The extension enhances productivity by providing automated, side-by-side previews of data assets in Snowflake’s Snowsight, Power BI, and Looker dashboards alongside Alation’s rich metadata. For example, data teams can access valuable context—such as data quality flags and descriptions about a data asset—directly within Snowsight, Power BI, and Looker. This comprehensive view lets users explore contextual metadata like schemas, tables, and BI objects, all without leaving Chrome.
- Seamless Access to Glossary Definitions: Users can quickly search for and understand standardized organizational terms directly within Chrome. For instance, an analyst working on a report or PowerPoint can easily find clarity on organizational terms with just a couple of clicks through the Alation glossary.
To learn more, read the blog “Alation Anywhere for Chrome: Data Intelligence, Where You Are.”
The Alation Anywhere for Google Chrome extension is available through the internal add-on page within Alation and searchable through the Chrome Marketplace.
