berdl-discover

Introspect BERDL databases via API and generate Markdown documentation modules.

14|11|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kbaseincubator/BERIL-research-observatory --skill berdl-discover
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Skill: berdl-discover
Source: https://github.com/kbaseincubator/BERIL-research-observatory/tree/main/.claude/skills/berdl-discover
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kbaseincubator/BERIL-research-observatory --skill berdl-discover

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of discovering and documenting databases within the BERDL data lakehouse, making it easier to understand and utilize available data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Database Introspection: Connects to BERDL via API to list databases, tables, and schemas.
  • Documentation Generation: Creates Markdown files detailing database structure, table schemas, row counts, and relationships.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find and understand a specific dataset within BERDL. They can use this skill to quickly get an overview of the kescience_fitnessbrowser database, including its tables, their sizes, and how they relate to each other.

Quick Start

Discover the kescience_fitnessbrowser database and generate its documentation module.

Frequently Asked Questions about berdl-discover

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically generate database documentation for a data lakehouse?

Schema generation for a data lakehouse involves introspecting databases via API to list tables and schemas, then automatically creating Markdown files detailing table structures, row counts, and relationships.

How do I discover tables and schemas in the BERDL data lakehouse?

Database discovery in the BERDL data lakehouse uses API introspection to authenticate, list available databases, retrieve table schemas, sample data, and identify table relationships.

What is API introspection for data documentation?

API introspection for data documentation connects to a data source to automatically retrieve database structures, table schemas, and row counts, compiling them into documentation module files.

Can I sample data and identify table relationships when documenting a database?

Yes, the database discovery workflow retrieves schemas, samples data rows, and identifies table relationships automatically during the documentation generation process.

Do I need any external dependencies to run BERDL database discovery?

No external dependencies are required. The Skill operates independently using built-in scripts and references to handle authentication, API introspection, and schema generation.