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Data Formulator: AI-Powered Data Visualizations by Microsoft

πŸͺ„ Data Formulator: Explore Your Data with AI
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Data Formulator is a Microsoft Research prototype that combines a visual interface with AI agents to create rich data visualizations β€” without writing code manually.

✨ What Makes It Special?
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Five levels of control to suit every type of user:

πŸ–±οΈ Level 1 – Pure drag-and-drop, maximum manual control. πŸ’¬ Level 2 – Describe your chart in natural language and AI transforms the data. πŸ€– Level 3 – AI automatically recommends charts and analysis ideas. πŸš€ Level 4 – Agent mode: describe a goal and AI explores autonomously in multiple steps. βš–οΈ Level 5 – Combine all levels for maximum flexibility.

πŸ“Š Key Features
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  • 30 chart types: area, candlestick, radar, maps, and more (v0.7).
  • Multimodal input: load CSV, images, text, or connect to databases.
  • DuckDB integration for working with large datasets at high speed.
  • Multi-model support: OpenAI, Azure, Ollama, Anthropic via LiteLLM.

πŸ’‘ In Simple Terms
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Imagine a spreadsheet + an AI assistant that understands your data. You say “show me sales trends by region” and it builds the chart, transforms the data, and even suggests what to explore next. That’s Data Formulator.

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More information at the link πŸ‘‡

Also published on LinkedIn.
Juan Pedro Bretti Mandarano
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