MinusX

MinusX is an open-source agentic business intelligence platform that automates data analysis, query generation, and dashboard creation.

MinusX provides an agent-driven analytics platform designed to help founders and teams query data without manual SQL writing. The system connects to data sources like Postgres, BigQuery, CSVs, and Google Sheets, allowing users to ask questions in natural language. It automatically generates queries, constructs visualizations, and compiles boardroom-ready data stories. The platform learns specific company terminology and metrics from user interactions to improve accuracy over time. Users can deploy the software via self-hosted open-source infrastructure or through a managed cloud service.

MinusX at a glance

Best for: Founder, Finance, Product manager
Runs on: Web, Slack
Pricing: Open source: Free. Cloud BYOK: from $24/user/month. Founders plan: no platform fee. Team and Enterprise plans available.
Released: May 2024
Category: AI research tool
Website: minusx.ai

Key features

Natural language interface for data querying
Automated SQL query generation
Dynamic dashboard and visualization builder
Proactive threshold alerts and scheduled reports
Context-aware data analysis
Automatic generation of presentation-ready data stories
Self-hosted or managed cloud deployment

Use it for

Growth analysis of segments and cohorts
Finance tracking for burn rate and runway
Product funnel and retention monitoring
Operational oversight of fulfillment and incidents
Marketing attribution and CAC analysis

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