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New: Bulk Metadata Made Simple with Export/Import
The new Export/Import module empowers data teams to manage metadata in bulk—enabling fast onboarding, easy catalog updates, and streamlined governance through simple CSV workflows. Save time, reduce errors, and maintain control with secure, auditable bulk operations.
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Introducing Decube’s Export-Import Module: Bulk Metadata Management Made Easy
We’re excited to announce the release of Decube’s Export-Import module—a powerful new way for data governance stewards and catalog users to manage metadata at scale. This feature is designed to streamline bulk updates, onboarding, and catalog maintenance, empowering your team to work faster and more efficiently.
Why Export-Import Matters
Managing metadata across a growing data landscape can be tedious and error-prone when done manually. With the Export-Import module, you can now perform large-scale updates, onboard new assets, and clean up your catalog—all through simple, structured CSV workflows. This means less time spent on repetitive tasks and more time focused on driving data value.
What’s New: Key Capabilities
- Export existing metadata for bulk review and editing.
- Download blank templates to add new glossary objects or classification policies.
- Import completed CSVs to apply updates or create new records in Decube.
- Supported objects:
- Catalog: datasets, dashboards, charts, data jobs
- Glossary: glossaries, categories, terms
- Classification Policies
- Access control: Only users in the Owner group can perform export/import operations, ensuring governance and security.
How It Works: Step-by-Step
- Export: Download current metadata or blank templates from the Export/Import tab.

Edit: Make your changes or add new entries in the CSV, following the provided template structure.
Import: Upload your CSV file. Decube validates your data, flags errors, and logs every operation for full traceability.

Review: Use the History tab to track all export/import actions, download error reports, and ensure successful updates.
Best Practices & Governance
- Use official templates: Always start with the provided templates from the UI to ensure your data matches Decube’s required schema and avoid import errors.
- Validate before import: Double-check your data for accuracy and completeness before uploading. Imports are final and cannot be undone.
- Keep backups: Save copies of your CSV files before making bulk changes, so you can easily revert or audit changes if needed.
- Leverage access controls: Only Owners can access these features, maintaining strict control over bulk changes and reducing the risk of unauthorized updates.
- Collaborate and assign ownership: Ensure that the right team members are responsible for preparing and reviewing import files to maintain data quality.
- Audit and review regularly: Use the History tab to monitor all export/import actions, download error reports, and maintain a clear audit trail for compliance and transparency.
Real-World Use Cases
- Faster onboarding: Instantly export and import catalog assets without waiting for support, so your team can get started right away.
- Glossary management: Upload or update business terms and glossaries from Excel in bulk, keeping your data governance up to date.
- Catalog standardization: Clean up and standardize table descriptions, tags, or owners across hundreds of assets in a single operation.
Getting Started
Ready to experience a new level of efficiency? Head to the Export/Import tab in your Decube workspace.
Download the templates, follow the documentation, and see how easy metadata management can be. Detailed explanation can be found in the documentation here.