Data Explorer
Data Explorer provides a user-friendly interface for managing your collection data directly in the Developer Portal.
Viewing Data
Browse records in any collection:
- Data displayed in a table matching your schema
- Sort by any column, including the ID column
- Paginate through large datasets
- Filter to find specific records
Editing Data
Create Records
Click Create to add new records. Fill in the form fields based on your collection schema.
Lookup fields: Search for related records by their display field or by ID. Start typing to see matching options.
Object fields: A JSON editor is provided for object-type fields, with syntax highlighting and validation.
Update Records
Click any record to view or edit its details. Changes are saved immediately.
Delete Records
Remove records individually or select multiple for bulk deletion.
Search and Filter
- Use the search bar for quick text search
- Apply filters on multiple fields
- Filter by specific values in lookup fields
- Combine multiple filter conditions
User Context
The Current User Context control in the sidebar lets you test data access from different users' perspectives. This is a global setting that affects Data Explorer, REST Explorer, and Function Testing.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| System User | Full access with "Skip roles" enabled by default (this is the default) |
| Unauthenticated | Test anonymous/public access |
| API Users | Test as specific end users or service accounts |
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Skip Security Policy | Bypass relationship-based access restrictions |
| Skip Roles | Ignore role-based access control (auto-enabled for System user) |
When you change the user context, it immediately applies to all tools. Use this to verify that security policies and access controls are working correctly.