Ask Data Questions in Slack - Querio Answers With Real Metrics
Business Intelligence
Aug 31, 2025
Get real-time data insights directly in Slack without switching apps. Ask questions in plain English and receive instant metrics and charts.
Querio lets you ask data questions directly in Slack and get instant answers, charts, and metrics - all without leaving your workspace. Forget switching between apps or waiting on reports. With Querio, you simply type a question like, "What were our sales last week?" or "What’s our churn rate this month?" and get real-time insights pulled straight from your data warehouse.
Key Features:
Natural language queries: No SQL needed - just ask in plain English.
Instant responses: Get charts, tables, and metrics directly in Slack.
Seamless integration: Works with Snowflake, BigQuery, and Postgres.
U.S.-specific formatting: Currency in dollars, dates as MM/DD/YYYY, and more.
Secure and reliable: SOC 2 Type II certified with 99.9% uptime.
Querio simplifies workflows, making metrics accessible to everyone - whether you're in marketing, sales, or finance. Just connect your data warehouse, invite Querio to Slack, and start asking questions to get the insights you need, fast.
Setup: Connect Querio to Slack
Connect Querio to Your Slack Workspace
To get started, make sure you have admin permissions, an active Querio account with connected data sources, and a paid Slack workspace.
First, open the Slack App Directory in your browser. Search for "Querio" and locate the official app listing. Click on it, and you'll find an "Add to Slack" button. This will guide you through the installation process.
When you click "Add to Slack", you'll need to grant Querio specific permissions. These permissions let Querio read messages in channels where it's mentioned, post responses with charts and data tables, and access user information for security purposes.
Once permissions are granted, you'll be redirected to link your Querio account. Log in using your Querio credentials, which will connect your Slack workspace to your Querio data sources and configurations.
Next, connect your data warehouse. Querio supports Snowflake, BigQuery, and Postgres databases. Using read-only credentials ensures that your data remains secure while Querio queries it for insights. Access your Querio dashboard to complete the data connection wizard.
Finally, invite the Querio bot to the Slack channels where your team discusses metrics and data. Simply type /invite @Querio in any channel, and the bot will join, ready to help with data questions. With this setup, your team can access real-time insights directly in Slack without switching apps.
Configure U.S. Settings
Once Querio is connected to Slack, the platform automatically applies U.S.-specific data formats to make everything clear and familiar.
For financial data, Querio uses the standard U.S. dollar format, like $1,234.56, with commas for thousands and periods for decimals. Dates follow the MM/DD/YYYY format, so when you query something like "Show me sales for 03/15/2025", Querio displays the data in the format you're used to. Time stamps appear in a 12-hour clock format with AM/PM indicators.
To ensure accurate time zone adjustments, Querio detects your Slack workspace's primary location. If your team operates across multiple U.S. time zones, you can specify the zone in your query. For example, asking "What were our website visits yesterday at 3 PM EST?" ensures you see the correct data for Eastern Time.
For businesses that track temperature, Querio displays it in Fahrenheit, while distances are shown in miles and feet, aligning with U.S. standards. Querio also handles fiscal year calculations based on typical U.S. business calendars. For example, Q1 usually runs from January through March, Q2 from April through June, and so on - unless you've customized your fiscal year settings in Querio.
This configuration ensures that all data is presented in formats that match U.S. business practices, making it easier for your team to interpret and act on insights.
How to Ask Data Questions in Slack
Write Clear Business Questions
With Querio set up in your Slack workspace, you’re ready to dive into data by asking questions in plain language. But clarity is key - make sure to include the metric, time frame, and format you’re looking for.
Start by framing time-specific questions. Instead of something vague like "How are sales doing?", try asking, "What were our total sales in Q2 2025?" or "What’s the revenue for July 2025 compared to June 2025?" You can also zero in on a specific date, like "What was our customer acquisition cost on 08/15/2025?" These details ensure you get precise answers.
For financial metrics, it’s helpful to specify the currency. For example, you might ask, "What’s our monthly recurring revenue in USD for August 2025?" or "How much did we spend on marketing in Q3 2025?" Querio will automatically format responses in dollars, complete with proper comma separators - for instance, $1,234,567.89.
When it comes to customer and user metrics, being specific about what you need makes all the difference. Questions like "How many new customers signed up last week?" or "What’s our customer churn rate over the past 30 days?" work well. You can also compare periods: "How does our August 2025 user growth compare to August 2024?"
Product and operational questions are great for tracking performance. You could ask, "Which product features were most used in July 2025?" or "What’s our average order value this month?" If you need geographic data, specify the region: "Show me sales by state for Q2 2025" or "What are our top 5 performing cities this quarter?"
Adding more context can refine your results even further. For example, instead of asking "Show me conversions", you might say, "What’s our email-to-purchase conversion rate for customers who signed up in July 2025?" This level of detail allows Querio to craft the exact SQL query needed to pull the right data.
Data Sources and Security
Querio isn’t just about asking questions - it’s built to deliver insights securely by working directly with your existing data warehouse. No data is copied or stored, ensuring your sensitive information stays protected. Querio supports popular databases like Snowflake, BigQuery, and Postgres.
When you connect your database, Querio uses secure, read-only credentials. These credentials are encrypted and stored securely, meaning Querio can pull data insights but cannot modify, delete, or export your information. Your data remains in your warehouse, accessible only as needed to answer specific questions.
The platform is SOC 2 Type II certified, a standard that ensures independent verification of its security measures. This certification covers the five main areas critical to data protection: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
Querio also guarantees reliability with a 99.9% uptime SLA, so your team can access insights whenever they need them. Its infrastructure is designed to handle large-scale queries without slowing down your warehouse’s performance.
For organizations with stringent security policies, Querio offers self-hosted deployment options. This allows you to run the platform within your own infrastructure, giving you complete control over data access and security settings. The self-hosted version includes all the features of the cloud version, along with added flexibility for enterprise security needs.
When you ask a question in Slack, Querio translates your natural language into an SQL query that runs directly against your database. Results are delivered over encrypted connections, and no query data is permanently stored. This approach ensures your team gets the insights they need while keeping your business intelligence secure and accessible.
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Read Querio's Data Charts
When you ask a data-related question in Slack, Querio responds with instant visual answers tailored to U.S. formatting standards. Financial data is automatically displayed in dollars with proper comma separators - so instead of raw numbers, you'll see neatly formatted values like $1,234,567.89.
Bar charts are ideal for comparing trends across months. For example, if you ask, "Show me revenue by month for Q3 2025", Querio will generate a bar chart featuring MM/DD/YYYY dates and precise dollar figures for each month, with top-performing months clearly highlighted.
For monitoring growth over time, Querio provides line graphs. A query like "What's our customer growth from January to August 2025?" will deliver a line graph with MM/DD/YYYY dates along the x-axis and customer counts, such as 12,450, on the y-axis.
These charts are shared directly in your Slack thread, eliminating the need to switch to another app or download files. Alongside each chart, Querio includes a detailed data table with exact figures, formatted using standard U.S. conventions for numbers and dates.
For those who want to dive deeper into the numbers, Querio's data tables offer even more granular insights.
Use Data Tables for More Details
Data tables in Slack provide a detailed breakdown for those who need precise numbers. For instance, sales figures are formatted with dollar signs and commas for clarity. A table showing regional performance might include entries like "Northeast: $2,456,789.12" and "Southwest: $1,987,654.33", making it simple to compare results across different areas.
Other metrics, such as customer counts and percentages, are consistently formatted for easy interpretation. Conversion rates appear as "23.45%", while growth metrics are shown as "+12.67%", adhering to familiar U.S. business norms.
When it comes to time-based data, Querio sticks to MM/DD/YYYY formatting for consistency. For example, a customer acquisition table might display entries like "08/15/2025: 1,234 new signups" and "08/16/2025: 987 new signups", helping you track daily changes effortlessly.
Querio-generated reports combine key metrics and trend insights into clear, shareable formats. You can screenshot these tables or forward them to other Slack channels or stakeholders. Thanks to consistent formatting, the data is immediately accessible to American business audiences without the need for additional adjustments.
Each table includes clear column headers, such as "Revenue (USD)", "Customer Count", or "Conversion Rate (%)", ensuring that everyone - whether or not they were part of the original query - can easily understand the context and insights being shared.
Improve Team Collaboration With Querio in Slack
Make data-driven decisions a team effort. With Querio delivering insights directly into Slack channels, your team can act quickly and collaborate more effectively.
Collaboration Tools for Data Teams
Querio equips teams with tools designed to keep everyone on the same page:
Shared dashboards: These dashboards, accessible right in Slack channels, ensure teams stay aligned on critical metrics. For example, finance teams might monitor monthly recurring revenue, while marketing teams focus on conversion rates - each receiving the data that matters most to them.
Scheduled reports: Automatically send key updates at set intervals. Whether it’s a weekly summary or daily snapshot, these reports keep everyone informed without manual effort.
Role-based access: Protect sensitive data while enabling collaborative discussions and decisions across departments.
Slack threads allow teams to dive deep into specific metrics, creating a focused space for strategic conversations and immediate follow-ups. Together, these tools make collaboration smoother and more effective.
Faster Workflow Results
Querio speeds up workflows by delivering data directly where teams are already working - Slack. Here’s how:
Instant answers: When someone asks, "What’s our churn rate this month?" the response, complete with data tables and percentages, appears in seconds. No more waiting for reports or digging through dashboards.
Real-time collaboration: Insights are visible to all relevant team members instantly. For instance, a marketing question about campaign performance can spark immediate feedback from sales or other departments, enabling quick adjustments.
Executive clarity: Leadership teams can review detailed performance metrics right during discussions, making it easier to assess and act on data quickly.
With every team working from a shared data source, cross-functional alignment becomes effortless. Product teams can highlight user engagement stats while customer success tracks retention rates, ensuring everyone interprets the data the same way and makes informed choices.
The result? A more agile organization where data-driven insights lead to faster, smarter decisions at every level.
Conclusion: Get Data Insights With Querio in Slack
Querio turns Slack into a hub for instant data access, allowing your team to pull up real-time metrics without ever leaving their conversations. By connecting directly to your data warehouse, it ensures you get precise insights right where decisions are being made, breaking down the usual hurdles between asking questions and finding answers.
Imagine your sales team checking monthly recurring revenue during their morning standup or your marketing team analyzing conversion rates directly in their campaign planning channel. No need for SQL skills, no waiting on reports, and no jumping between apps.
Teams using Querio in Slack experience faster decision-making and easier access to data. This streamlined approach not only accelerates workflows but also brings teams closer together. With shared dashboards and scheduled reports, everyone stays on the same page, ensuring key metrics are accessible while maintaining proper data oversight.
Ready to transform how your team works with data? With Querio, you can simplify workflows and make smarter, faster decisions every single day.
FAQs
How does Querio protect my data and ensure privacy when used with Slack?
How Querio Keeps Your Data Safe
Querio takes your data security and privacy seriously by working hand-in-hand with Slack's advanced security framework. This integration ensures strict control over who can access and manage your data, keeping your information secure at all times.
On top of that, Querio uses data loss prevention (DLP) measures to protect sensitive information and avoid accidental exposure. These layers of protection create a safe and private space for all your data-driven activities within Slack.
Can Querio handle data queries for businesses using international formats or operating outside the U.S.?
Querio is built to handle databases containing data in a variety of international formats. Thanks to its natural language processing (NLP) capabilities, users can ask questions in plain English, making it suitable for businesses across the globe. It’s also capable of understanding business-specific details to provide accurate insights, as long as the database system is compatible.
By default, Querio is optimized for U.S. formats, such as dates in the MM/DD/YYYY format and currency in dollars ($). However, with proper configuration, it can be set up to work with non-U.S. formats, making it a versatile solution for companies operating internationally.
What kinds of data questions can I ask Querio in Slack, and how specific should I be?
Querio is designed to tackle a wide range of data-related questions, covering key metrics like sales performance, revenue, customer churn, and other real-time business insights. You can simply ask natural language questions such as “What were our total sales last month?” or “What’s the customer churn rate for August?”, and get straightforward, actionable answers directly in Slack.
To get the most accurate and relevant results, try to include specific details in your questions, like timeframes, metrics, or segments. For instance, asking “What was our Q2 sales revenue?” or “How many new customers did we gain in September?” allows Querio to provide precise insights quickly. This not only helps you keep track of performance but also supports smarter decision-making and smoother team collaboration.