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CBoard
Drag-and-drop multidimensional BI platform for fast data insights
CBoard enables users to design interactive OLAP reports via simple drag-and-drop, while developers can extend data sources through Java, supporting JDBC, Elasticsearch, Kylin, and custom providers.
Overview
Highlights
Intuitive drag-and-drop OLAP report builder
Built-in multi-dimensional engine with real-time cube refresh
Native connectors for JDBC, Elasticsearch, and Kylin
Extensible Java DataProvider framework for custom sources
Pros
- Lightweight architecture runs on existing big-data stacks
- No reliance on third‑party OLAP engines
- Rich chart library with over 20 types
- Role‑based access control for secure sharing
Considerations
- Enterprise‑only features like advanced cross‑tables and GIS maps
- Front‑end based on AngularJS may feel dated
- Limited out‑of‑the‑box NoSQL connectors beyond Elasticsearch and Kylin
- Custom data providers require Java development
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams needing self‑service BI without heavy licensing costs
- Developers who want to integrate proprietary data sources via Java
- Organizations with existing JDBC‑compatible databases
- Projects that value a lightweight, extensible analytics engine
Not ideal when
- Businesses requiring built‑in advanced analytics like AI/ML
- Users preferring a modern React or Vue front‑end
- Environments lacking Java development resources
- Scenarios demanding out‑of‑the‑box NoSQL support beyond Elasticsearch
How teams use it
Sales performance dashboard
Interactive sales metrics visualized across regions, with real-time updates from the corporate data warehouse.
Operational monitoring of Elasticsearch logs
Custom DataProvider pulls log indices, enabling drill-down charts for error rates and response times.
Financial reporting with Kylin cubes
Leverages native Kylin connector to build multi-dimensional profit-and-loss statements refreshed hourly.
Embedded analytics in internal portal
SDK integration embeds CBoard dashboards into existing Java applications, providing role-based access to key KPIs.
Tech snapshot
JavaScript47%
HTML39%
Java7%
CSS7%
PLSQL1%
PHP1%
Frequently asked questions
What databases can CBoard connect to?
CBoard supports any JDBC‑compatible database, plus native connectors for Elasticsearch (1.x‑5.x) and Kylin (1.6). Custom Java DataProviders can be added for other sources.
Is there a free version?
Yes, the Community Edition is free and includes core drag‑and‑drop analysis, over 20 chart types, and basic dashboard features.
How does real-time data refresh work?
CBoard can refresh cube-level data on demand, allowing charts to display near‑real-time results without re-executing the full query.
Can I embed dashboards in other applications?
The Enterprise Edition provides an SDK and iframe integration for embedding dashboards with parameter control.
What front-end technology does CBoard use?
The current UI is built with AngularJS; the Enterprise edition plans to migrate to VueJS and modern ES6 tooling.
Project at a glance
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LicenseApache-2.0
Repo age9 years old
Last commit2 months ago
Primary languageJavaScript
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