generate-mdl

Name: generate-mdl
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Author: Canner

Generate a Wren MDL manifest by introspecting database schemas via ibis-server metadata endpoints.

663|199|Updated May 9, 2022

Search Tags:#database #schema #metadata #manifest #generate #mdl #ibis-server

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npx skills add https://github.com/Canner/wren-engine --skill generate-mdl

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Skill: generate-mdl
Source: https://github.com/Canner/wren-engine/tree/main/skills/generate-mdl
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Canner/wren-engine --skill generate-mdl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generates a Wren MDL manifest by using ibis-server to introspect the database schema — no local database drivers required.

Core Features & Use Cases

Auto-discover database schemas through ibis-server metadata endpoints to generate MDL models.
Support multi-datasource environments (e.g., PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Snowflake) by inferring models, columns, and relationships.
No local drivers required; works entirely through the ibis-server API to scaffold and validate manifests.

Quick Start

Connect to your ibis-server and run this skill to generate an initial MDL manifest from your database schema.

Frequently Asked Questions about generate-mdl

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate a database schema manifest without installing local drivers?▼

You can generate a database schema manifest without local drivers by running an ibis-server instance and using its metadata endpoints to introspect schemas and scaffold a Wren MDL manifest remotely.

Can I generate Wren MDL models from multiple data sources like PostgreSQL and BigQuery?▼

Yes, you can generate Wren MDL models from multiple data sources like PostgreSQL, BigQuery, and Snowflake by using ibis-server to infer models, columns, and relationships across different database schemas.

What is needed to start generating MDL manifests from existing database schemas?▼

To start generating MDL manifests from database schemas, you need a running ibis-server instance accessible at its default port 8000, along with network access to its metadata endpoints to introspect the target database.

How does introspecting a database schema via ibis-server work for onboarding new data sources?▼

Introspecting a database schema via ibis-server works by querying metadata endpoints to auto-discover tables and relationships, which scaffolds a Wren MDL manifest to onboard new data sources into your environment.

Does generating a Wren MDL manifest work for migrating schemas into a new data platform?▼

Yes, generating a Wren MDL manifest works for migrating schemas by introspecting your existing database structure through ibis-server and producing a validated manifest to map into the Wren MDL format.

Why should I use ibis-server API endpoints instead of direct database connections for manifest generation?▼

Using ibis-server API endpoints instead of direct database connections for manifest generation avoids the need to install and maintain local database drivers, allowing entirely remote schema introspection and validation.