Dataset of datasets (domain) connector

The Dataset of datasets connector allows creating an index of the datasets of an Opendatasoft domain, optionally with all their related metadata and analytics, in the form of a dataset.

Warning

Use this connector with much caution because it can give visibility to private data.

Creation

Note

The Edit dataset permission is required to use this connector.

  1. Choose an option:

    • If you want to create a dataset, click Catalog > Datasets and click the New dataset button.

    • If you want to add a source to an existing dataset, click Catalog > Datasets and select the desired dataset. Then, click Add a source.

  2. In the wizard that opens, select Dataset of datasets under the Configure a remote service section.

  3. From the preview of the first 20 records that appears, configure the source.

  4. Configure the dataset information or use the pre-filled values:

    • In the Dataset name field, enter the title for this dataset.

    • In the Dataset technical identifier field, enter a meaningful identifier for this dataset.

Configuration

Name Description
Interoperability Metadata If selected, interoperability metadata are retrieved and added to the dataset.
Custom Metadata If selected, custom metadata are retrieved and added to the dataset.
Statistics

If selected, statistics of the dataset are retrieved and added to the dataset:

  • number of datasets,

  • size of the records in the dataset (in bytes),

  • number of reuses,

  • number of API calls,

  • number of downloads,

  • number of downloads of the datasets attachments,

  • number of downloads of the file fields,

  • popularity score.
Private datasets If selected, private datasets are added to the dataset. It also adds a "Visibility" field to the dataset. This field indicates whether the datasets are public ("domain") or private ("restricted").
Staged datasets If selected, staged datasets (meaning datasets that are created but not published) are added to the dataset. It also adds a "Published" field to the dataset. This field indicates whether the datasets are published ("true") or not ("false").
Admin metadata If selected, admin metadata are retrieved and added to the dataset.