What is Atlan?
Atlan is a modern data catalog designed to help teams discover, understand, trust, and collaborate on data assets. It’s a third-generation data catalog that brings together active metadata, data governance, and collaboration tools to make data management easier and more efficient.
What are the features of Atlan?
- Data Discovery & CatalogYour single source of truth for all data assets.
- Active Data GovernanceEffortless compliance and role-based access controls.
- Column-Level LineageVisualize relationships from data sources to BI dashboards.
- Data Asset 360Get complete visibility into every data asset.
- Business GlossaryBring context to your data workflows.
- Embedded CollaborationDesigned to help teams work seamlessly.
- Open APIsIntegrate with your existing tools and systems.
What are the use cases of Atlan?
- Data GovernanceProactively safeguard data with granular access controls.
- Data DiscoverySearch across your data universe using natural language or SQL.
- Data CollaborationBring all the humans of data together in one platform.
- AI ReadinessStreamline initiatives like AI readiness with a one-stop shop for your data.
How to use Atlan?
- Quick StartFollow the quick start guides for admins, contributors, and data consumers.
- Custom MetadataLearn how to add custom metadata to your assets.
- Glossary SetupSet up your business glossary for better context.
- Query SavingSave queries for faster access and reuse.









