Export your SafetyCulture Data
SafetyCulture offers multiple ways to export your data. Choose a method based on your team’s needs, the size of your organization, and how often you need updated data.
Quick decision guide
Use this table to identify the best export method based on your reporting goals and organizational needs.
| Use case | Recommended tool |
|---|---|
| On-demand manual exports | Desktop Exporter |
| Simple dashboards (small organizations) | Power BI Connector |
| Automated, scheduled data replication | Command Line Exporter (CLI) |
| Large-scale, incremental data syncing | Feed APIs |
Export methods
SafetyCulture Exporter
The SafetyCulture Exporter is available as both a desktop application and a command-line interface (CLI) tool.
The Desktop Exporter is a simple, standalone tool for performing on-demand exports of SafetyCulture data. It allows users to log in, select the data they need, and export it in CSV or JSON format. This is best suited for individuals or teams needing quick access to raw data without any setup or automation.
The CLI Exporter enables teams to automate exports through scripts or scheduled jobs. It’s ideal for syncing SafetyCulture data to a data warehouse or analytics platform on a recurring basis. It supports incremental exports and continues to receive performance updates through regular releases. It is recommended for larger organizations that have ETL pipelines or require an automated reporting infrastructure.
Use the Desktop Exporter for ad-hoc reports. Use the CLI Exporter for scalable, automated synchronization.
Data Feeds APIs
Data Feed APIs allow developers to access SafetyCulture data continuously and efficiently, making them ideal for organizations that need to replicate inspection and operational data into data warehouses or ETL tools.
Data feed APIs are best suited for organizations with in-house developers or analytics data pipelines. They support incremental syncing and are preferred for long-term, engineering-led integrations.
Power BI connector
The Power BI Connector allows users to connect SafetyCulture to Microsoft Power BI to build dashboards and visualize key datasets like inspections, templates, and actions. It’s great for smaller organizations or reporting needs that are less frequent.
The Power BI connector does not support incremental updates, so it re-downloads full datasets each time. This may lead to performance issues for large organizations with high data volumes.
Updated 2 days ago