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Setup

To get started with DataMates in your IDE you'll do the following (10 minutes):

graph LR
    A["Create Altimate API Key & Tenant"] --> B["Install Altimate MCP Server Extension"]
    B --> C["Create a DataMate in Altimate AI Instance"]
    C --> D["Enable DataMates in VSCode or Cursor"]

Prerequisites

If you've created an Altimate API key from our dbt Power User Extension you can use those credentials

1. Create an Altimate API Key and Tenant

You can find this on your Altimate Instance under Settings -> API Key

tenant_api_key

(e.g., https://<your-instance-name>.app.getaltimate.com or https://<your-instance-name>.app.myaltimate.com).

If you don't have an Altimate Instance, you can sign up for a free account here

2. Install the Altimate MCP Server Extension

Install it by searching for Altimate MCP Server in VSCode or Cursor

extension_in_ide_setup

Create a DataMate in your Altimate AI Instance

1. Navigate to the DataMates page of your Altimate instance

datemates_homepage_saas_ui

2. Create your DataMate

Enable DataMates in VSCode or Cursor