Edit Charts (Admin)

Modify Lightdash chart metadata, ownership, and organizational structure in bulk.

3|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yu-iskw/dbt-heros --skill edit-charts-admin
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Skill: Edit Charts (Admin)
Source: https://github.com/yu-iskw/dbt-heros/tree/main/plugins/lightdash-content-admin/skills/edit-charts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yu-iskw/dbt-heros --skill edit-charts-admin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for administrative control over Lightdash charts, ensuring project-wide consistency and adherence to standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Administrative Updates: Modify existing charts for metadata, ownership, or organizational purposes.
  • Consistency Enforcement: Ensure all charts align with project guidelines through bulk updates.
  • Use Case: An administrator needs to update the owner of 50 charts to a new team lead and ensure all charts have a consistent naming convention.

Quick Start

Use the edit charts skill to update the owner of chart 'abc123xyz' to 'new_owner_id'.

Frequently Asked Questions about Edit Charts (Admin)

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I update the owner of multiple Lightdash charts at once?

To update the owner of multiple Lightdash charts, you can use the upsert chart tool to apply bulk administrative modifications, ensuring project-wide ownership consistency across all selected charts.

Can I enforce consistent naming conventions across my Lightdash project charts?

Yes, you can enforce consistent naming conventions across Lightdash project charts by applying bulk metadata updates through the upsert chart tool, ensuring all charts align with organizational standards.

What is the best way to modify Lightdash chart metadata for organizational structure?

The best way to modify Lightdash chart metadata for organizational structure is through administrative bulk updates using the upsert chart tool, facilitating deterministic chart manipulation and consistency enforcement.

Does updating Lightdash charts require any specific dependencies?

Updating Lightdash charts requires the lightdash_tools__upsert_chart_as_code tool for deterministic chart manipulation, but no external dependencies are needed to perform administrative metadata and ownership modifications.

Why use an administrative tool for Lightdash chart consistency instead of manual edits?

Using an administrative tool for Lightdash chart consistency ensures deterministic chart manipulation across bulk updates, preventing human error from manual edits and enforcing project-wide standards efficiently.