Use AI Assist when you want a faster starting point for a custom data source.

Instead of building the structure one field at a time, you can describe what you want and let AI draft the first version directly in the editor.

Open AI Assist

1. Open a channel.
2. Click the Data Sources tab.
3. Click Add Data Source.
4. Select Custom.
5. In the editor, click AI Assist.

AI Assist opens beside the editor so you can keep the field list and preview in view while you work.

What AI Assist can draft

You can ask AI Assist to draft:

• the title
• the description
• the main field structure
• sections and labels
• required fields
• dropdown options
• calculated fields
• validation limits

Ask for the right level of detail

AI Assist works best when your request explains:

• what the data source is for
• which values users should enter
• which fields are required
• which values should be calculated
• whether any limits or checks should be enforced

Good requests usually describe the workflow, not just the page.

Review the draft

After AI Assist responds, it shows a compact draft card. Click the draft card to expand it when you want to review:

• the suggested title
• the description
• each suggested field
• validation details
• options for list fields
• any expression that was suggested

Use Apply draft when you want to copy the draft into the editor. On a new data source, AI Assist can apply the first draft automatically so you can start editing right away.

Understand metric matching

When possible, Zira tries to match suggested fields to existing metrics with the same name.

If a relevant metric does not already exist:

• the field can still be added
• the metric stays empty
• you can create or select the right metric manually in the editor

This helps AI Assist stay helpful without forcing the wrong metric onto a field.

Choose how to apply the draft

Before you apply the result, choose whether to:

• replace the current fields
• or append the new fields to what you already have

Use Replace current fields when you want a fresh start. Turn it off when you want AI to extend a draft you already began.

When you edit an existing data source, Zira asks you to confirm before replacing existing fields. This helps prevent accidental removal.

Refine after applying

After applying the draft:

• adjust field names if needed
• review metrics
• update any dropdown options
• fine-tune validation
• test expressions carefully before saving

AI Assist applies changes to the editor first. Review the result, then click Save when it is ready. Use Discard changes if you want to return to the last saved version.