Show HN: I built an AI dataset generator
10 months ago
- #openai
- #metabase
- #data-generation
- Generate realistic datasets for demos, learning, and dashboards.
- Features include conversational prompt builder, real-time data preview, and export options (CSV, SQL).
- One-click Metabase launch for data exploration with Docker support.
- Tech stack includes Next.js, Tailwind CSS, ShadCN UI, OpenAI API (GPT-4o), and Metabase.
- Steps to set up: clone repo, create .env file, start Next.js app.
- Generate datasets using prompt builder, preview data, and export or explore in Metabase.
- Metabase runs in Docker; start, stop, and explore data via UI.
- Cost structure: previews cost ~$0.05 (OpenAI), downloads are free (Faker).
- Supports One Big Table (OBT) and Star Schema for data structure.
- Customizable by editing lib/spec-prompts.ts for new business types or rules.