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Fabricate lets you create a test database from a blank canvas. You define each table and column yourself, and assign a data generator to populate each field. There is no source datasource required. Use Fabricate when you need a custom dataset that doesn’t map to an existing production schema.

Create a test database

  1. Navigate to Test Data → Fabricate in the left sidebar.
  2. Click New Database.
  3. Enter a Database Name.
  4. Click Submit.

Database View

The Database View is where you build your tables and configure column generators.

Add a table

Click New Table in the top navigation bar. Choose how to create the table:
OptionDescription
TableImport columns from an existing datasource table. Select a datasource, then a dataset, then choose which columns to include.
ViewImport columns from a datasource view. Select a datasource, then a view, then choose columns.
Virtual TableAdd a pre-built virtual table. All columns are included automatically.

Configure a column

Click the edit icon on any column to open the column editor:
FieldDescription
Column NameName of the column.
GeneratorThe data generator to use. Search by name or browse by category. Each generator shows a description and example output.
Hide ColumnIf enabled, this column is excluded from the generated output.
UniqueEnforce uniqueness across all generated values for this column.
Null PercentagePercentage of rows that will contain a null value (0–100).
FormatOptional format pattern for the generated value.
MaskOptional mask pattern applied to the value.

Generator types

GeneratorDescription
Standard generatorsEmail, phone, name, address, and more. See Test Data Generators for the full list.
value_of_columnCopies values from a specific column in a connected datasource. Select the dataset and column.
custom_functionAn AI-generated function based on the column name.
similar_valuesGenerates values similar to a list of examples you provide.
category_valueGenerates values from a selected category.
value_of_virtual_tableDraws values from a pre-built virtual table.

Add a column

Click Add Column within any table to add a new column and assign a generator to it.

Row count

Click the edit icon next to the row count in the column table header to set how many rows to generate for each table.

Table View

The Table View previews the generated data. Select a table from the left sidebar to see a sample of the generated rows. From here you can:
  • Download Data — Save the generated dataset as a file.
  • Export YAML — Export the generator configuration for reuse or version control.
  • Regenerate Data — Trigger a new generation run with the current configuration.

Foreign Keys

Define relationships between tables to maintain referential integrity in the generated data. Click New FK to create a relationship:
  • Foreign Key — Select the table and column that holds the foreign key.
  • Primary Key — Select the table and column it references.

Data Targets

Data Targets define where the generated data is delivered — for example, an API endpoint or webhook.
FieldDescription
NameA label for this target.
Request TypeHTTP method — GET, POST, PUT, or DELETE.
LinkThe endpoint URL.
HeadersKey-value pairs added to the request.
Request BodyJSON payload sent with the request.
Target TypeThe type of destination.