> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://v2.dataos.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://v2.dataos.info/references/interfaces/overview.md).

# Overview

Interfaces are how users and systems reach a Data Product after it is built. Some interfaces are for querying data. Others are for integration, analysis, automation, or operations.

Use this section when you need the exact way to connect, authenticate, query, or manage access from a specific client or tool.

## What is here

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>APIs</strong><br>Query Data Products programmatically. Covers authentication, request flow, error handling, and the API reference.</td><td><a href="/pages/eHl8Fw78AESzYrS1gSkV">/pages/eHl8Fw78AESzYrS1gSkV</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>BI tools</strong><br>Connect governed data to analytics tools such as Tableau and Power BI for reporting and self-service analysis.</td><td><a href="/pages/xn81dssSa4QJelN6j4Yn">/pages/xn81dssSa4QJelN6j4Yn</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>DB clients</strong><br>Access Data Products from database clients when you need a SQL-first workflow for exploration or operational querying.</td><td><a href="/pages/hfhrjHto0deTXixAR71P">/pages/hfhrjHto0deTXixAR71P</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>AI activation</strong><br>Connect governed Data Products to AI assistants through Data Product MCP so models can query trusted data with policy-aware access.</td><td><a href="/pages/dZ7lI6MBu1cHurZ4AQAi">/pages/dZ7lI6MBu1cHurZ4AQAi</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>CLI</strong><br>Manage DataOS Resources from the command line for deployment, inspection, and day-to-day operations.</td><td><a href="/pages/vbrrNFRZkwno4rgL33eO">/pages/vbrrNFRZkwno4rgL33eO</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Choose the interface that matches how the data will be consumed. Use APIs and DB clients for direct access, BI tools for dashboards, AI activation for assistant workflows, and the CLI for platform operations.


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