Datashare connects Unqork modules to Snowflake and makes available for reporting and analytics in a compatible BI tool. It replaces the MongoDB BI Connector, which reaches end-of-life on September 1, 2026. Existing BI Connector customers must migrate by August 20, 2026. All setup is handled by Unqork. Submit a Support ticket to begin.
How Datashare Works
Datashare uses Snowflake Secure Data Sharing to give the connected Snowflake account read-only access to Unqork module data. No data is copied. Snowflake's sharing mechanism grants access through its services layer, so shared data does not occupy storage in the connected Snowflake account.
Unqork syncs data to Snowflake on a fixed one-hour cadence. This introduces a maximum one-hour data latency, which is a change from the real-time behavior of the MongoDB BI Connector. For most reporting and analytics use cases, this latency is acceptable.
Shared data is read-only and can be queried and analyzed in Snowflake but not modified.
Connection Options
Datashare supports two connection options depending on whether an existing Snowflake account is available.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Unqork-Managed Reader Account | Unqork provisions and manages a Snowflake Reader Account on behalf of the organization. This option is for organizations without an existing Snowflake account. A Reader Account can only access data from the Unqork account that created it and cannot connect to other Snowflake data sources. |
| Customer-Owned Snowflake | For organizations with an existing Snowflake account, Unqork shares data directly using zero-copy Data Share. Charges apply only for the compute resources used to query the data. |
Both options provide the same read-only access to module data.
Getting Started
Datashare setup is handled by Unqork. To request access, complete the following steps:
- Contact an Unqork representative to discuss pricing and confirm the connection option for the environment.
- Submit a Support ticket to request Datashare setup.
Datashare has an additional cost. Contact an Unqork representative for pricing details before submitting a Support ticket.
What Data is Available
Datashare provides up to five Snowflake tables, one for each record type. submissions and Modules are included by default. Tracker, Service Log, and Revisions are optional and can be requested when submitting a Support ticket.
| Record Type | Included | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Submissions | Default | Module submission records. |
| Modules | Default | Module details. |
| Tracker | Optional | Submission tracking and workflow state data. |
| Service Log | Optional | Outbound service call records. |
| Revisions | Optional | Submission version history. |
Data is read-only and delivered in raw JSON format. Each record is available in a VARIANT column named RAW_DATA. The column structure does not change after Datashare is configured. Unqork does not modify columns when module components change.
For details on how data is structured in Snowflake, see the Datashare Schema Reference.
Changelog
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Initial publication. |
| 2026-07-14 | Editorial review — removed POV violations, participial bridge, and em dashes; completed See Also descriptions; tightened list introduction. |