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DataChat: Read-Only SQL Analyst for Slack

DataChat: Read-Only SQL Analyst for Slack ships as a ready-to-import n8n automation package: load the bundled workflow JSON, connect the credentials listed on this page, and activate it on self-hosted n8n or n8n Cloud.

Let your team ask the Postgres database questions in plain English from Slack — with a hard read-only gate, real schema grounding, and a full audit log.

Answer plain-English data questions in Slack with a single slash command, no SQL knowledge required
Ground every query in your live table and column list so the AI stops inventing tables that do not exist
Block every write: a quote-aware gate rejects anything but one plain SELECT, plus stacked statements, system catalogs, and file functions
Cap every result with a forced row limit and a server-side statement timeout so a careless question cannot hammer production
Hide sensitive tables and whole schemas from the assistant with a blocked-table list you control
Restrict access to your Slack workspace and, optionally, to a named list of users
Log every question, generated SQL, row count and outcome to Google Sheets for a complete audit trail

PostgresOpenAISlackGoogle Sheets

n8n / workflow / chat-with-postgres-analystActual workflow — not a mockup

17 nodes · 19 connections · 1 trigger · 3 in-canvas notesExported from the workflow file you receive — scroll sideways to follow the full path.

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APIs required

PostgresOpenAISlackGoogle Sheets

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How it works

Workflow summary

One workflow handles everything end-to-end.

1A teammate asks a question in Slack with a slash command and gets an instant acknowledgement
2Checks the question came from your workspace and, optionally, from someone on your allow-list
3Reads your database's live table and column list so the answer is grounded in your real schema
4AI drafts a single SQL query against that schema, never against a guess
5A read-only gate rejects anything that is not one plain SELECT, blocks system tables and sensitive tables, and forces a row limit
6Runs the approved query through a locked-down, timeout-protected database function
7AI explains the result in plain English and posts the answer, a formatted table, and the SQL back to the channel
8Logs every question, query, row count and outcome to a Google Sheets audit trail

Deliverables

What's included with your purchase

Every checkout includes the same practical package so you are never hunting for missing files mid-setup.

01Workflow JSON exports ready to import into your n8n workspace (self-hosted or n8n Cloud).
02Step-by-step guide that walks credential creation, node-by-node checks, and activation.
03Credential checklist for Postgres, OpenAI, Slack, Google Sheets. Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com if you get stuck — replies within 24 hours (SLA).
04Perpetual (lifetime) use license Your one-time purchase includes an ongoing right to use this template package on n8n instances you control for your own automation — not for resale or public redistribution of the files as a product. Terms & conditions.
05We keep the copyright Workflow JSON, guides, screenshots, and bundled assets stay our copyrighted works (or our licensors'). Payment grants the limited license in our Terms only — it does not transfer ownership.

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Setup

Three steps to a running n8n automation

Import the workflow into n8n

Paste your API keys into the credentials panel

Press ‘activate’ — you’ll get your first report tomorrow morning

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FAQ

About this template

How long does it take to set up DataChat: Read-Only SQL Analyst for Slack?

Most people finish in minutes following the guide. If you’ve never used n8n before, budget an hour — the first workflow is always the slowest.

What if I get stuck?

Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com. Free basic support is included with every purchase, and you’ll get a reply from our team within 24 hours. If setup needs more than email, we can schedule a call.

Do I need to pay for Postgres?

API costs are separate and go directly to the provider — typically a few dollars a month at most for a solo business. Full breakdown is in the setup guide.

Can I customize the workflow?

Yes, completely. You own the .json — edit nodes, swap in your own prompts, re-wire the logic. Our support team can help you plan customizations over email.

What if it doesn’t work for me?

Refunds are issued only as described in our Refund Policy (https://n8ntemplatestore.com/refund-policy). Or add Setup Service at checkout for a live install and test session — pick any tier you prefer.