Supabase has become one of the most popular open-source alternatives to Firebase, providing developers with a powerful PostgreSQL database, authentication, and real-time features. If you’re using Supabase to store your application data, you can now leverage SQL Guroo’s AI-powered analytics to ask questions about your data in plain English.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through connecting your Supabase database to SQL Guroo and show you how to start getting insights from your data instantly.
Why Connect Supabase to SQL Guroo?
Supabase provides an excellent foundation for building applications, but analyzing your data often requires writing complex SQL queries or building custom dashboards. SQL Guroo bridges this gap by allowing you to:
- Ask questions in natural language - No need to write SQL queries
- Get instant insights - Receive answers with visualizations in seconds
- Explore your data freely - Ask follow-up questions and drill down into details
- Share insights easily - Export results or schedule automated reports
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A Supabase project with an active database
- Your Supabase database connection details (host, port, database name, username, password)
- A SQL Guroo account (sign up at sqlguroo.com)
Step 1: Get Your Supabase Connection Details
To connect Supabase to SQL Guroo, you’ll need your database connection string. Here’s how to find it:
- Log in to your Supabase Dashboard
- Select your project
- Go to Settings → Database
- Scroll down to find the Connection string section
- Copy the connection string. It will look something like:
postgresql://postgres:[YOUR-PASSWORD]@db.[PROJECT-REF].supabase.co:5432/postgres
Alternatively, you can use the individual connection parameters:
- Host:
db.[PROJECT-REF].supabase.co - Port:
5432 - Database:
postgres - Username:
postgres - Password: Your database password
Security Note: Make sure to use a connection pooler or a dedicated database user with appropriate permissions. Avoid using your master database password in production environments.
Step 2: Connect to SQL Guroo
Now that you have your connection details, let’s connect your Supabase database to SQL Guroo:
- Log in to your SQL Guroo account
- Navigate to Connections in the sidebar
- Click Add New Connection
- Select PostgreSQL as your database type
- Enter your connection details:
- Host: Your Supabase database host
- Port:
5432(default PostgreSQL port) - Database:
postgres(or your specific database name) - Username:
postgres(or your database user) - Password: Your database password
- Give your connection a name (e.g., “Supabase Production”)
- Click Test Connection to verify the connection works
- Click Save to add the connection
Step 3: Start Asking Questions
Once your Supabase database is connected, you can start asking questions about your data! Here are some examples:
Example Questions
User Analytics:
- “How many users signed up last month?”
- “What’s the average session duration for users?”
- “Show me the top 10 countries by user count”
Product Analytics:
- “What are our best-selling products this quarter?”
- “Show me revenue trends over the last 6 months”
- “Which product categories have the highest conversion rates?”
Business Intelligence:
- “What’s our monthly recurring revenue?”
- “Show me customer churn rate by month”
- “Which marketing channels drive the most signups?”
Tips for Better Results
- Be specific: Instead of “show me users”, try “show me active users from the last 30 days”
- Use natural language: SQL Guroo understands context, so ask questions as you would to a colleague
- Ask follow-ups: Build on previous questions to dive deeper into your data
- Request visualizations: Ask for charts or graphs to better understand trends
Advanced Features
Scheduled Reports
Set up automated reports that answer key business questions:
- Create a question in SQL Guroo
- Click Schedule Report
- Choose frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Add recipients
- SQL Guroo will automatically run the query and send results
Data Exploration
Use SQL Guroo’s exploration features to:
- Discover patterns: Ask exploratory questions to find insights you didn’t know to look for
- Compare time periods: “Compare this month’s revenue to last month”
- Segment analysis: “Show me user behavior by subscription tier”
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
If you’re having trouble connecting:
- Check your firewall: Ensure SQL Guroo can access your Supabase database
- Verify credentials: Double-check your username and password
- Network restrictions: Supabase may have IP restrictions - check your project settings
- Connection pooler: Consider using Supabase’s connection pooler for better performance
Query Performance
For large datasets:
- Use Supabase’s connection pooler for better performance
- Consider adding indexes on frequently queried columns
- Use SQL Guroo’s query optimization suggestions
Security Best Practices
- Use connection pooling: Supabase provides connection poolers that are more efficient
- Create dedicated users: Use a dedicated database user with read-only permissions for analytics
- Enable SSL: Always use SSL connections for production databases
- Monitor access: Regularly review who has access to your SQL Guroo connections
Next Steps
Now that you’ve connected Supabase to SQL Guroo, you can:
- Explore your data with natural language queries
- Create visualizations and dashboards
- Set up automated reports
- Share insights with your team
Have questions or need help? Reach out to us at sqlguroo@gmail.com or visit our documentation.
Ready to get started? Sign up for SQL Guroo and connect your Supabase database in minutes!