nao – AI data IDE for faster, integrated data workflows

Summary: nao is an AI-powered data IDE that connects directly to your data warehouse, enabling analysts, engineers, and scientists to write SQL, Python, or dbt workflows with schema-aware assistance. It helps preview changes, catch issues early, and deploy data pipelines and analytics efficiently within a single environment.

What it does

nao integrates with your data warehouse and understands your schema, metadata, and business context to assist in building data pipelines, running quality checks, and performing analytics. It combines code editing and AI-driven insights in a VSCode-based interface tailored for data workflows.

Who it's for

It is designed for data analysts, engineers, and scientists who need to develop, test, and deploy data workflows while maintaining data quality and collaboration across teams.

Why it matters

nao reduces context switching and manual errors by providing an all-in-one AI-assisted environment that aligns code, data schema, and business definitions, improving efficiency and trust in data operations.