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# Explorations [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#explorations)

Copy as MD Explorations is a conversational UI feature in Tinybird that lets you explore and interact with your data using natural language.

## Getting started [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#getting-started)

To start using Explorations:

1. Go to[  Tinybird Cloud](https://cloud.tinybird.co/)   and log in to your account
2. Select**  Explorations**   in the sidebar
3. Start with a suggested prompt or ask your own question
4. Begin exploring your data

![Explorations initial screen](/docs/_next/image?url=%2Fdocs%2Fimg%2Fexplorations-empty.png&w=3840&q=75)

## How it works [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#how-it-works)

Explorations provides conversational analysis through a chat interface. Ask questions in natural language and receive structured, step-by-step responses. The AI breaks down complex analyses into clear, actionable steps that build upon each other. The chat also suggests follow-up questions that reference previous results, creating a natural flow where each question deepens your understanding of the data.

![An example of a conversation in Explorations](/docs/_next/image?url=%2Fdocs%2Fimg%2Fexplorations-chat.png&w=3840&q=75)

If you want to write your own SQL queries, use [Playgrounds](/docs/forward/work-with-data/playgrounds) . For time-based data visualization, use Time Series.

## Get the most out of Explorations [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#get-the-most-out-of-explorations)

### Custom workspace rules [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#custom-workspace-rules)

Fine-tune how the AI assistant responds to get faster and more relevant results. Inside an Exploration, click the **workspace rules** link below the chat prompt input to add your custom rules. This context will be used in all your prompts.

### Add context [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#add-context)

Click the `@` icon near the submit button to add specific resources to your query. The LLM will prioritize them for that specific prompt.

### Getting better results [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#getting-better-results)

Start with specific questions rather than broad exploratory queries. Instead of asking "show me my data," try "what are the top 5 pages by traffic in the last 7 days?" The AI performs better with clear, focused requests that have measurable outcomes.

## Usage and Billing [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#usage-and-billing)

At the moment, Explorations usage is free for Developer and Enterprise organizations. Free organizations receive a limited number of credits per month per organization and are restricted once they consume all credits. Read more in [Pricing](/docs/forward/pricing/concepts#llm-usage).

Usage can be tracked using the<a href="/docs/forward/monitoring/service-datasources?q=service#tinybird-llm-usage"> `llm_usage`</a> service data source.

## Limitations and Privacy [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#limitations-and-privacy)

Explorations are available to all roles within a Workspace.

The Explorations AI chat is only available in Tinybird Cloud. Tinybird anonymously processes a limited sample of your data to deliver faster, more accurate results.

Currently, Explorations cannot be shared or exported. Each user can only access their own Explorations.

## Next steps [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/explorations#next-steps)

- Learn about[  Playgrounds](/docs/forward/work-with-data/playgrounds)   to write your own SQL queries.
- Learn about[  Pipes](/docs/forward/work-with-data/pipes)  .
- Learn about[  Materialized views](/docs/forward/work-with-data/optimize/materialized-views)  .


