Web App
Access OpenAnalyst from any browser at app.openanalyst.com. This guide covers account creation, authentication, workspace navigation, and core platform concepts.
Getting Started with the Web App
OpenAnalyst is a fully browser-based platform — there is nothing to install. The web app at app.openanalyst.com is the primary interface for all analytics work, including dashboards, reports, AI chat, data exploration, and team collaboration.
The platform is designed to work across all modern browsers on desktop and laptop devices. For mobile access, see the Mobile documentation.
Creating an Account
To get started, navigate to app.openanalyst.com and click Sign Up. You can register using one of the following methods:
- Email and password — Enter your email address and choose a secure password.
- Google SSO — Sign up instantly using your existing Google account.
- GitHub SSO — Authenticate with your GitHub account for seamless developer onboarding.
After registering with email, you will receive a verification email. Click the link in that email to confirm your address before logging in for the first time.
Note: GitHub SSO is particularly convenient for teams that already use GitHub for version control, as it also enables direct repository analytics without a separate OAuth flow later.
Logging In and Password Recovery
Return to app.openanalyst.com and click Log In. Enter your registered email address and password, or use one of the SSO options.
If you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot password? button on the login screen. Enter the email address associated with your account and a password reset link will be sent to your inbox. The link expires after 24 hours.
Tip: If you signed up using Google or GitHub SSO, you do not have a separate OpenAnalyst password. Use the corresponding SSO button to log in rather than the email/password form.
Workspace Overview
Upon logging in, you land on the Home screen of your workspace. The workspace is the top-level container for all your projects, data connections, team members, and settings.
Each workspace has its own:
- Projects and dashboards
- Data source connections and integrations
- Team members and permission settings
- AI model configuration and API key storage
- Billing and subscription details
If you belong to multiple workspaces (for example, a personal workspace and a company workspace), you can switch between them using the workspace selector in the top-left corner of the sidebar.
Sidebar Navigation
The left sidebar is the primary navigation hub. It is organized into the following sections:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Home | Recent activity, pinned dashboards, and quick-access shortcuts. |
| Dashboards | All saved dashboards organized by project or folder. |
| Reports | Generated and scheduled reports, including PDF and CSV exports. |
| Data Explorer | Interactive query builder and raw data browsing interface. |
| AI Chat | Conversational interface for asking questions about your data. |
| AI Agents | Configure and run autonomous analytics agents. |
| Integrations | Connect data sources and manage 24+ integration providers. |
| Settings | Workspace configuration, team management, billing, and API keys. |
Creating Projects
Projects are the organizational unit within a workspace. Each project groups related dashboards, reports, data connections, and team access rules together.
- In the sidebar, click Dashboards or navigate to the Home screen.
- Click the New Project button in the top-right corner.
- Enter a project name and optional description.
- Choose a visibility setting: Private (only you), Team (workspace members), or Public (shareable link).
- Click Create Project to confirm.
Once created, the project appears in the sidebar. You can create dashboards, connect data sources, and invite specific team members to individual projects independently of the broader workspace.
Recent Activity Feed
The Home screen displays a Recent Activity feed showing the latest actions across your workspace:
- Dashboards created or modified by team members
- Reports generated or scheduled
- Data source connections added or updated
- AI agent runs and their results
- Comments and collaboration events
Clicking any activity item takes you directly to the relevant dashboard, report, or resource. You can filter the feed by project, team member, or activity type using the controls at the top of the feed.