looker

Query and manage Looker dashboards, tiles, queries, and explores via Python CLI.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/abhiroopb/synthetic-mind --skill looker-abhiroopb
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: looker
Source: https://github.com/abhiroopb/synthetic-mind/tree/main/skills/looker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abhiroopb/synthetic-mind --skill looker-abhiroopb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires looker-sdk, requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of interacting with Looker, a business intelligence platform, by providing command-line access to its data and dashboards, reducing the need to navigate the web UI.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data Discovery: Search for dashboards, looks, and explores. Inspect available fields and joins within explores.
  • Query Execution: Run existing queries by slug or ID, execute ad-hoc explore queries, and run entire dashboards or individual tiles.
  • Content Management: Get, update, and clone dashboards and tiles. Inspect and manage filters and layouts.
  • Use Case: You need to quickly find the "Quarterly Revenue" dashboard, run its primary tile with a filter for "this year", and then clone that tile to a new dashboard with a modified date range.

Quick Start

Use the looker skill to search for content related to 'monthly active users'.

Frequently Asked Questions about looker

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run Looker dashboard queries from the command line?▼

You can run Looker dashboard queries from the command line by using a Python CLI to execute ad-hoc explore queries or run entire dashboards and individual tiles by their slug or ID.

How do I search for and inspect Looker explores and dashboards without the web UI?▼

To search for Looker explores and dashboards without the web UI, use a Python CLI to discover content and inspect available fields and joins within explores directly from your terminal.

Can I clone and modify Looker dashboard tiles using an SDK?▼

Yes, you can clone and modify Looker dashboard tiles using the Looker SDK via a Python CLI, which supports getting, updating, and cloning tiles along with inspecting filters and layouts.

What authentication methods are supported for Looker SDK automation?▼

Looker SDK automation supports authentication via API3 credentials or OAuth PKCE, allowing secure command-line access to query and manage Looker content without manual web UI logins.

What is the best way to manage Looker folders and models programmatically?▼

The best way to manage Looker folders and models programmatically is using a Python CLI that interacts directly with the Looker SDK to discover, execute, and modify content across your BI environment.

Do I need Python and the looker-sdk package to query dashboards via CLI?▼

Yes, you need Python along with the looker-sdk and requests packages to utilize the command-line interface for querying and managing Looker dashboards, looks, and explores.