Basic CSV Web Data Connector
This is a simple Web Data Connector for CSVs hosted on the web.
How to use
- Start a new WDC connection in Tableau Desktop 2019.4 or higher and enter: https://basic-csv-wdc.herokuapp.com/
- Enter your CSV URL.
- Advanced options: Change the HTTP method, add a Bearer token, or change the delimiter.
- Decide which mode to use (Loose Typed recommended).
- Click Get Data!
How to refresh
Tableau Server
If you want to use this WDC on your Tableau Server you will first need to add it to your safelist with the following commands:
tsm data-access web-data-connectors add --name "CSV WDC" --url https://basic-csv-wdc.herokuapp.com:443
tsm pending-changes apply
Note that this will require your Tableau Server to restart!
Tableau Online
If you want to use this WDC on Tableau Online you will need to set it up using Tableau Bridge
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I gladly host this WDC for free but if you would like to chip in for hosting you can buy me some cheese