DataHub & PortalJS
Transform DataHub's technical interface into user-friendly, customized data catalogs for business users.
Technical DataHub UI
- ❌Complex, developer-oriented UI
- ❌Hard for business users to explore metadata
- ❌Limited frontend customization
Business-Friendly UI
- ✅Clean, user-friendly experience
- ✅Tailored portals for every department
- ✅Fully customizable interface & workflows
Why Pair PortalJS with DataHub?
DataHub is a powerful metadata platform, but its default UI can feel overwhelming for business users. PortalJS lets you craft tailored, branded experiences on top of DataHub so every audience gets the context and navigation they need without changing your backend.
Key Features
Solve DataHub's user experience challenges with PortalJS—transform technical interfaces into business-friendly data portals
Business-Friendly Interfaces
Create simplified interfaces that hide DataHub's technical complexity, making data assets accessible to non-technical users.
Multi-Portal Architecture
Build specialized portals for different departments—customize interfaces for data teams, marketing, finance, and executives.
Complete UI Freedom
Overcome DataHub's frontend customization limitations with unlimited design flexibility and branding options.
Simplified Data Stories
Create guided narratives and context around technical metadata that business users can easily understand and act upon.
Custom Workflows
Design role-specific workflows that simplify interactions with metadata for different stakeholders like data stewards or business analysts.
Integration Hub
Connect DataHub with documentation, BI dashboards, and business glossaries in one unified experience.
No-Code Implementation
Deploy custom data catalog frontends without deep DataHub technical expertise using pre-built components.
Common Use Cases
Still wondering how PortalJS would fit into your org? These are the most popular ways teams use it.
Business-Friendly Data Catalogs
Transform DataHub's technical interface into intuitive experiences for non-technical users. Create simplified views of complex metadata that business teams can easily navigate and understand.
Multi-Audience Portals
Deploy separate interfaces for different user groups—detailed technical portals for data engineers, simplified asset browsers for analysts, and executive dashboards for leadership—all from a single DataHub instance.
Custom Data Experiences
Overcome DataHub's UI customization limitations by building completely bespoke interfaces with your branding, terminology, and user flows while leveraging all the powerful metadata management capabilities in the background.