> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.slingdata.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.slingdata.io/sling-platform/platform.md). # Sling Platform {% hint style="info" %} Want to try the Platform locally? Get a license at [dash.slingdata.io](https://dash.slingdata.io) and run `sling platform trial` (see [Trial mode](#trial-mode)), or open the [live demo](https://demo.slingdata.io). {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} Sling Platform UI {% endembed %} ## Why Sling Platform Sling Platform provides a comprehensive web-based interface for managing data operations at scale. Key benefits include: * Visual interface for creating and managing data workflows * Agent-based architecture for secure and scalable execution * Team collaboration features * Centralized connection management * Built-in monitoring and alerting * Job scheduling and orchestration ## Platform Features The paid platform plan includes exclusive capabilities: * ✅ [Smart Editor (IDE)](/sling-platform/platform/editor.md) - Live compilation, auto-complete, syntax highlighting, and validation for replications * ✅ [Alerting](/sling-platform/platform/editor.md#managing-jobs) - Email, Slack, and MS Teams notifications for job status (error, warning, success) * ✅ [Job Scheduling](/sling-platform/platform/editor.md#managing-jobs) - Schedule and orchestrate data jobs with cron expressions * ✅ [Self-Hosted Agents](/sling-platform/platform/agents.md) - Deploy agents in your infrastructure for secure data access * ✅ [REST API](/sling-platform/platform/api.md) - Programmatic access to connections, jobs, executions, and git sync * ✅ [Job Run History](/sling-platform/platform/editor.md#job-run-history) - View detailed history and logs for all job executions ### CLI Pro Features The paid platform plan also includes all of the [CLI Pro](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md) features: * ✅ [API Sources](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#api-sources) (extract data from any REST API by using Specs) * ✅ [Parallel Stream Processing](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#stream-chunking-and-parallel-processing) (run streams in parallel with automatic retries) * ✅ [Stream Chunking](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#stream-chunking-and-parallel-processing) (split large streams into smaller chunks) * ✅ [Pipelines & Hooks](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#pipelines-and-hooks) (such as `http`, `query`, `check`, `copy`, `command` and more) * ✅ [OpenTelemetry Logging](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#opentelemetry-logging) (export structured logs to any OTLP endpoint) * ✅ [Capture Deletes](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#capture-deletes-cdc) (similar to CDC) * ✅ [Staged Transforms](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#staged-transforms) (advanced multi-stage transformations with expressions and functions) * ✅ [State Based Incremental](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#state-based-incremental-loading) (file target incremental mode) * ✅ [Schema Migration](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#schema-migration) (migrate primary keys, foreign keys, indexes, defaults, and more) * ✅ [ODBC Connections](/sling-cli/cli-pro.md#odbc-connections) (connect to any database via ODBC drivers) ### Advanced Plan Features The following features are available with the [Advanced plan](https://slingdata.io/platform/#pricing): * ✅ [Platform Self-Hosting](/sling-platform/platform/self-hosting.md) - Host the entire platform in your private network for full control and security * ✅ [Git Integration](/sling-platform/platform/api.md#git-sync) - Connect to GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket for version control and CI/CD workflows * ✅ [Metrics & Logs](/sling-platform/platform/metrics-logs.md) - Prometheus scrape and remote-write for job, stream, and agent metrics; OTLP/HTTP export of execution, agent, and server logs (self-hosted) * ✅ User Roles - Define granular access controls with custom user roles and permissions * ✅ Audit Logs - Comprehensive logging and tracking of all platform activities for compliance ![Sling Platform UI](https://3453272330-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M93cpHl7B7NPZlDrubS%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-22e0411029f6c0376d78bd0f2681dea8f806b073%2Fsling-platform-ui.png?alt=media) ## Sign Up 1. Visit [platform.slingdata.io](https://platform.slingdata.io) to create your account 2. Choose your preferred authentication method 3. Create a Project 4. Get Slinging
Sling Platform Sign Up
## Creating a Project 1. After logging in, You will need to create a project 2. Enter a project name, and click "Create Project"
Sling Platform Create Project
Once your project is created, you can: * Set up connections to your data sources and targets * Deploy agents to securely access your data * Create and schedule replications * Monitor your data operations * Invite team members to collaborate {% hint style="info" %} Each project is isolated from other projects, meaning that you can have multiple projects, each with their own connections, agents, replications, etc. {% endhint %} For detailed instructions on specific features, please refer to the relevant sections in the documentation. ## Trial Mode Run the Sling Platform on your machine. You need a platform license token from . ```bash export SLING_PLATFORM_LICENSE= sling platform trial ``` If the license env var is missing, the CLI opens the dashboard so you can log in and generate a token. ```bash sling platform trial # start sling platform trial --port 7878 sling platform trial --no-browser ``` ### Assistant If `SLING_PLATFORM_ASSISTANT` is already set, standalone leaves it. Otherwise it uses `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` or `OPENAI_API_KEY` when present. You can also set the model endpoint in **Settings → AI & MCP → Configure** without restarting. Without a key the assistant stays off. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.slingdata.io/sling-platform/platform.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `build a script that syncs our docs to a CMS` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.