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Ana displays inline citations alongside its answers. Hover over any key number, name, or claim to see exactly where it came from — and click through to explore further.

Data Lineage

Citations don’t just show a source — they show the full chain of how a result was produced:
Citations data lineage in Ana
1

Connector

The data source Ana pulled from.
2

Tables

The specific tables accessed in your warehouse.
3

SQL Query

The exact query used to retrieve and aggregate the data.
4

Python Transform

Any transformations applied after the initial query.
5

Answer

The final value surfaced in Ana’s response.
This lineage view lets you inspect each step — so when a number needs defending or something looks off, you know exactly where to look.

Benefits

Auditability

Every number traces back to its original source in your warehouse.

Transparency

See the complete derivation chain in one view without leaving the chat.

Faster Debugging

When something looks wrong, the lineage chain shows you exactly which step to investigate.

Defensible Answers

Share results with confidence — anyone can follow the citation back to the raw data.

Enabling Citations

Enable the Citations toggle in Settings to turn on inline citations for your workspace.