Astera Dataprep is an innovative data preparation tool that leverages AI and a chat-based interface, allowing users to effortlessly clean, transform, and prepare raw data for various purposes such as analysis, reporting, and integration by simply using natural language commands, thus removing the barriers of coding and technical expertise; users articulate their requirements in everyday language, and the system executes tasks like merging, filtering, deduplicating, reshaping, and transforming data in real time, all while providing an interactive preview reminiscent of Excel for easier visualization of modifications. The platform is capable of connecting to numerous data sources, including spreadsheets, CSV files, database tables, and cloud storage solutions, enabling users to consolidate data from multiple origins within a single workspace, identify and rectify data quality challenges such as missing values and duplicates instantaneously, thereby ensuring reliable and accurate outputs. Additionally, users have the option to save their data preparation processes as reusable workflows, automate regular updates through scheduled jobs, and seamlessly export the cleaned data to various analytics or business intelligence applications for further analysis. This functionality significantly enhances productivity and streamlines workflows, making data management a more efficient and user-friendly experience.