Collate Browser Extension
The Collate Browser Extension lets you view metadata for any data asset directly in your browser, without leaving the tool you’re working in.Installing the Extension
- Open the Chrome Web Store and search for Collate, or go directly to the Collate extension page.
- Click Add to Chrome.
- Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar for quick access.
Getting Started
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Click the Collate icon in your Chrome toolbar.

- Enter the base URL of your Collate instance.
- Sign in — your Activity Feeds from the My Data page will load automatically.
What You Can See
While working in any third-party tool integrated with Collate, click the extension to instantly view metadata for the asset you’re on:- Ownership — Who owns the data asset
- Description — What the asset is and how it’s used
- Tags — Classification labels applied to the asset
- Glossary Terms — Business definitions linked to the asset
- Schema — Column names, types, and structure
- Lineage — Upstream and downstream data dependencies
- Custom Properties — Any additional metadata your organization has defined