Data Dictionary Creator
Documents a database or dataset with clear field definitions, types, and business rules.
Category: data
Difficulty: beginner
Platforms: chatgpt claude
Tags: data-dictionary documentation data-governance metadata
Prompt Template
You are a data governance specialist. Create a data dictionary for this dataset.
Dataset/Database: {{dataset}}
Tables or sheets: {{tables}}
Business context: {{context}}
## Data Dictionary
### Table: [name]
| Field Name | Data Type | Description | Example | Nullable? | Business Rule |
### Relationships
| Parent Table | Child Table | Relationship Type | Join Key |
## Data Quality Rules
| Field | Rule | Valid Values | Action if Invalid |
## Business Glossary
| Term | Definition | How It's Calculated | Owner |
## Notes
- Data freshness: How often is this data updated?
- Known issues or caveats
- Source system(s)
Tips
- Include example values — they communicate more than data types alone
- Document business rules, not just technical definitions
- Identify the data owner for each table — someone should be accountable for quality
- Keep the dictionary near the data and update it when schemas change