Dec 5, 2024
3 min

Introducing the "Prompt to Data" Feature

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Finding the perfect dataset for a compelling chart or visualization can often feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. You might spend hours combing through databases, verifying sources, and piecing everything together - all before you even begin visualizing. What if this entire process could be simplified to a single prompt? Enter "Prompt to Data" PlotSet's groundbreaking feature designed to revolutionize the way you create visualizations.

The Challenge: From Idea to Data


Imagine you're tasked with creating a chart showcasing global renewable energy production trends. You have a clear picture in your mind - a bar chart comparing annual figures across the last decade. But where do you start? Searching for relevant, accurate data is often the hardest part of this journey. The endless tabs of Google searches, unreliable sources, and data wrangling can easily eat up hours or even days. For many of us, this hurdle can be a dealbreaker. But what if you could simply tell PlotSet what you're looking for, and it delivers the data for you - ready to use?

Meet "Prompt to Data"


"Prompt to Data" is as simple as it sounds. Type a natural language prompt like, "Create a line chart of global renewable energy production by year," and let our AI take care of the rest. In moments, you'll receive:

  • The relevant dataset to build your chart.
  • A list of credible sources you can confidently cite in your footer.

No endless searches. No data wrangling. No guesswork.

How It Works


Here's how easy it is to use "Prompt to Data":


  1. Type Your Prompt: Describe the data you need in plain language - no technical jargon required.

  1. Let the AI Work: Our system scours public datasets, knowledge bases, and trusted sources to find the most relevant information.

  1. Get Your Data: Instantly access a dataset tailored to your needs, along with a list of references to ensure transparency and credibility.

  1. Visualize Effortlessly: Use PlotSet's powerful tools to create stunning charts, armed with the confidence that your data is accurate and well-sourced.

Why "Prompt to Data" Changes the Game


This isn't just another AI feature - it's a productivity superpower. Here's why users love it:

  • Unparalleled Simplicity: No technical expertise required. If you can describe your idea, you can have your data.
  • Save Hours of Work: Skip the tedious process of hunting down, cleaning, and verifying data.
  • Versatility for All Needs: Whether you're creating bar charts, scatter plots, or pie charts, the feature adapts to your requirements.

Real-Life Scenarios Where It Shines


  • For Journalists: You're writing an article about climate change and need data to back up your claims. One prompt, and you have your chart plus the sources to cite.
  • For Business Analysts: Preparing a quarterly report? Let "Prompt to Data" find the KPIs you need for impactful presentations.
  • For Students: Whether it's a research project or a class presentation, this feature takes the guesswork out of data sourcing.

What's Behind the Magic?


"Prompt to Data" harnesses cutting-edge AI and natural language processing (NLP) to bridge the gap between your ideas and real-world data. By integrating data mining algorithms with our visualization platform, we ensure that what you see is not just accurate but also meaningful. And it's all designed with PlotSet's mission in mind: to make data visualization accessible to everyone, no matter their expertise.

Explore "Prompt to Data" with These Real-Life Examples

To truly showcase the power and versatility of PlotSet’s "Prompt to Data," here’s a curated list of prompts that worked seamlessly. These examples cover a range of industries, insights, and interests, illustrating just how easy it is to turn your ideas into data-driven visualizations:

  • Find data on global smartphone market share by brand for the year 2023.

  • Get data on the top 10 most populous countries in the world.

  • Retrieve data on the total annual revenue of the top 5 tech companies in 2022.

  • Retrieve data on the average monthly salary by industry in the US for 2022.

  • Get data on the number of employees in the top 5 largest companies in the world.

  • Get data on the stock price movement of Tesla over the past 5 years.

  • Get data on the monthly unemployment rate in the US from January 2020 to December 2023.

  • Find data on the average price of Bitcoin from 2015 to 2023.

  • Find data on the market share distribution of different social media platforms in 2023.

  • Search for data on the percentage of global mobile app downloads by category in 2023.

  • Find data on global internet traffic distribution by region (North America, Europe, Asia, etc.).

  • Find data on the relationship between education level and income in the US.

  • Find data on the relationship between a country's average income and life expectancy.



Try It Today


The days of frustration over missing or incomplete data are over. With "Prompt to Data," the journey from idea to visualization is smoother than ever. Ready to see it in action? Head over to PlotSet and try it for yourself - your next great chart is just a prompt away.

We, the PlotSet team, are enthusiastic to spice up your storytelling world using data visualization, and we will show you how to do so through various blogs. If you’re into data journalism or you just want to present your data to an audience, we strongly suggest taking a look at what we have prepared for you here. Enjoy reading!

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