Discover data assets
Find datasets, dashboards, and pipelines through searchable descriptive metadata.
Desired outcome
Relevant asset records and context for deciding what data to use.
Explore from the outcome
Where this function can lead
These documented connections are starting points for selection, not a ranked list.
Ways to do it
Methods that can help achieve this outcome.
- Metadata asset search
Search indexed metadata across multiple asset types and systems.
Link evidence: DataHub search documentation
Tools and services
Software or services that can put a method to work.
- DataHub Core
Self-hosted open-source metadata platform for discovering data assets.
Link evidence: DataHub search documentation
Typical inputs
- Indexed asset names, descriptions, owners, tags, and terms
- Search query and filters
Typical outputs
- Matching metadata records and asset links
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-09-30