What is the benefit of using OData over SQL in Dataverse?

OData is the primary Web API syntax for Dataverse, offering better support for relationship expansion and integration with standard Power Platform components compared to the limited SQL subset.

Does this skill support writing data to Dataverse?

This specific skill focuses on querying and data retrieval. While the underlying SDK supports CRUD operations, this skill provides specialized guidance for OData and SQL read-only syntax.

Can I use standard SQL JOINs in Dataverse queries?

No, Dataverse SQL queries have limitations and do not support standard JOINs. It is recommended to use the OData 'expand' functionality to retrieve related records.

How does this skill handle large datasets?

The skill includes patterns for automated paging using iterators, allowing you to process thousands of records efficiently without hitting timeout or memory limits.

Dataverse Queries

Name: Dataverse Queries
Author: Sahib-Sawhney-WH

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数据库管理

Simplifies retrieving and filtering data from Microsoft Dataverse using optimized OData and SQL syntax.

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The Dataverse Queries skill provides specialized knowledge for navigating and extracting data from Microsoft Dataverse environments. It empowers Claude to assist developers in constructing complex OData filters, executing read-only SQL queries, and managing large result sets through automated paging. This skill is indispensable for those working within the Power Platform or Dynamics 365 ecosystems, ensuring queries are both performant and accurate by following best practices like explicit column selection and efficient relationship expansion.

主要功能

Read-only T-SQL syntax support for advanced data retrieval
OData query construction for standard Web API interactions
Automatic paging and large result set handling
Comprehensive filtering patterns including logical and string operators
2 GitHub stars
Relationship expansion for fetching related record data

使用场景

Writing read-only SQL queries for Dataverse reporting and analytics
Implementing efficient data fetching patterns to minimize payload sizes
Building optimized OData filters for Power Apps and Power Automate development

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sahib-sawhney-wh/sahibs-claude-plugin-marketplace dataverse-queries

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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