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# Create a chart with AI

Creating charts with AI in Toucan AI lets you move from data to insight in seconds—no manual setup required.

### Objective

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a chart using AI in Toucan AI. You will interact with the AI to automatically generate a chart based on your data.

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### Prerequisites

* A [connected database](https://toucan-toco.gitbook.io/toucan-ai/build/data-connections/how-to/add-a-database) (as seen in the previous tutorials).
* A clear idea of the chart you want to create, *such as employee counts by contract type.*

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### Steps

#### 1. Access the "Library" Tab

* From the home page of Toucan AI, click on the **Library** tab.
* In the top-right corner, click on the **Add Visualization** button.

#### 2. Choose the "Add Chart" Option

* Click on **Add Chart** to start creating a new chart.
* This will open the AI-powered conversational interface where you can interact with the AI to generate a chart.

#### 3. Enter Your Prompt for AI

* In the conversational interface, type a relevant prompt.
  * *For example, you could type **"Show me the number of employees by contract type"** if you have HR Data for instance.*
* Once you send the prompt, Toucan AI will start analyzing your connected database and propose a chart based on the model.

#### 4. Review the AI-Generated Chart

* The chart will appear on the right side of the screen. The AI will also provide a brief summary of the proposed chart along with insights and steps to understand the data transformation process.
* You should verify the suggested metrics and dimensions to ensure they match your needs.

<figure><img src="https://4270790459-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fl0BD9cL6TJjTGV95tGak%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6d95b307b9ee1f96df34bdd3b924ae082978634b%2Fdashboard_creation.png?alt=media" alt="AI-Generated Chart"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully created your first chart using AI in Toucan AI. You can now refine, adjust, and save it to use in your dashboards.

**Suggested Next Steps**: [create a dashboard with AI](https://toucan-toco.gitbook.io/toucan-ai/build/dashboards-and-layouts/how-to/create-a-dashboard-with-ai)!