Setting Up Datamates in VS Code

Get Datamates running in VS Code with these quick setup steps.

Note

A Datamate needs to be created in the UI to start the process.

Configuration Steps

1. Navigate and login to your Altimate AI instance.
2. Navigate to the Datamates menu by clicking Datamates on the sidebar.
3. Click Configure Extension.
4. Click VS Code.

Configure Datamate

1. Click Needs configuration.
2. Click New Connection.
3. Input your connection information for that tool.
4. Click Save Connection.

Note

If your Datamate uses dbt, you'll be prompted to install the Power User for dbt extension.

Verify Installation

1. Look for the Datamates icon in your sidebar.
2. Try opening Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and type "Datamates" - you should see Datamates commands.

Restart VS Code if you don't see these

Interactive Demo

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Related: Setup Overview