User Manual

Welcome to the Pulzen User Manual - your comprehensive guide to mastering the Pulzen platform. This manual contains step-by-step tutorials and video guides to help you get the most out of Pulzen's powerful features for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.

What You'll Learn

In this user manual, you'll discover how to:

  • Create and manage conversations to interact with your data using natural language
  • Build custom dashboards to visualize key metrics and insights
  • Generate automated reports that keep your team informed
  • Set up and configure extractors to collect data from your systems
  • Navigate the platform efficiently to maximize productivity

Each section includes detailed video tutorials and step-by-step instructions to ensure you can follow along easily. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, these guides will help you unlock the full potential of Pulzen.

Getting Started

Watch the video tutorials below to learn how to use all the features and functionality of the Pulzen platform. Each tutorial is designed to be concise yet comprehensive, covering essential workflows and best practices.

Create Your First Conversation

Creating a conversation in Pulzen is easy and allows you to interact with your data effortlessly. In this short tutorial, I'll show you how to create your first conversation.

🗓️ May 13, 2025

How to Create a Conversation in Pulzen

Creating a conversation in Pulzen allows you to generate insights and visualizations based on your data. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Navigate to the Conversations Section

On the left sidebar, click Conversations under the Studio section. This will open the Conversations dashboard where you can manage and create new conversations.

Step 2: Select an Instance and AI Agent

In the top-right corner, select an Instance (e.g., clever-space-dev). Choose an AI Agent (e.g., GPT-Vera) to assist with generating insights.

Step 3: Start a New Conversation

Click the input box to enter a prompt. You can type a request like:

  • "Create a chart with the top 10 contributors based on commits."
  • "Get my top 10 best committers users."

Alternatively, use predefined prompts by selecting available options in the interface.

Step 4: Execute the Query

Press Enter or Submit to generate the results. The AI will process your request and display the insights accordingly.

Step 5: Review and Modify the Results

Once the AI generates the response, you can:

  • Edit the labels to customize the output
  • Modify the visual representation to align with your preferences

Step 6: Add to Dashboard (Optional)

If you want to save the generated insight, click "Add to Dashboard." If you don't have a dashboard yet, create one and return to add the conversation again.

How to Create Your First Dashboard

Creating a dashboard in Pulzen is simple and helps you visualize key insights. Start by clicking "Add Dashboard" in the Dashboard section and give it a name. Then, go to Conversations, generate insights using prompts, and select "Add to Dashboard" to include them.

🗓️ May 13, 2025

How to Create a Dashboard in Pulzen

Creating a dashboard in Pulzen is simple and allows you to organize and visualize key insights from your conversations. In this short tutorial, I'll show you how to create your first dashboard.

Step 1: Click "Add Dashboard"

Navigate to the Dashboard section from the left menu and click the "Add Dashboard" button in the top-right corner.

Step 2: Name Your Dashboard

Enter a name for your new dashboard and save it.

Step 3: Add Charts from Conversations

Go to the Conversations section, generate insights using prompts, and select "Add to Dashboard" to include them in your newly created dashboard.

Step 4: Customize Your Dashboard

Once your charts are added, you can:

  • Adjust their labels to customize the output
  • Resize them for better visibility
  • Organize them for better readability

Now your dashboard is ready, allowing you to track key metrics efficiently in Pulzen! 🚀📊

How to Create Your First Report

To create your first report in Pulzen, start by ensuring an extractor is active with data loaded, then head to the Report section where you can enter a natural language prompt (e.g., "Generate a report for my team @pulzen based on commit and pull request activities") and preview the output. After reviewing, save the report to automatically set it as a recurring task, which you can later manage or delete from the History tab by clicking the trash icon.

🗓️ July 1, 2025

📊 How to Create Your First Report on Pulzen

Before starting, make sure:

✅ You have an active Extractor
✅ The extractor has Data Loaded

Step 1: Navigate to the Report Section

  • 📝 Choose a descriptive name for your report
    e.g. "Daily Engineering Sync", "Weekly QA Overview"

  • 💡 Use a natural language prompt to auto-generate the report
    Example: Generate a report for my team @pulzen based on commit and pull request activities

  • 👀 Click Preview to review the generated content

Step 2: Save & Automate Your Report

  • 💾 Click Save Report
    This automatically creates a Recurring Task in your workspace

  • 🗑️ To delete the task later:
    Go to the History tab → Locate the report → Click the Trash Can icon next to it

✨ Tips:

  • Customize prompts to match your team's workflow
  • Rename reports for easy identification
  • Use filters (by repo, contributor, date range) to fine-tune your insights

Pulzen makes reporting effortless so you can focus on what matters—creating impact 🚀

How to Create Your Own Pulzen Extractor

In this short i will show how to create your Pulzen Extractor

🗓️ July 14, 2025

Requirements

  • Access to a Cloud Provider
  • Permission to Create Container Apps using Managed Services
  • Access to create database Postgres or Mongo DB

In this short we will see how to create a Pulzen Extractor from scratch.

Step 1: Name Your Extractor

Enter a name for your extractor in the Extractor Name field. Alternatively, click Generate to create a randomly assigned name. Click Next to proceed.

Step 2: Choose Installation

Select the installation method for your extractor. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure it.

Step 3: Choose Manage Service

Define how the extractor will be managed. Select the appropriate management options.

Step 4: Choose VCS (Version Control System)

Connect your gateway to a version control system. Choose the VCS provider you want to use.

Step 5: Choose DataStore

Select a data storage option for your gateway. Configure settings based on your data needs.

Step 6: Pulzen Extractor Installation

Initiate the installation process for the Pulzen Gateway.

Step 7: Deploy Pulzen Extractor

Deploy the extractor to your infrastructure. Ensure all configurations are correctly applied.

Step 8: Get My Environment Variables & Secrets

Retrieve essential environment variables and secrets. Secure them properly for future use.

Step 9: Test & Start Pulzen Extractor

Run tests to verify the extractor's functionality. Once confirmed, start the extractor for use.