Data Dictionary Generator Prompt for Database Schema
Generates a complete data dictionary from your database schema, documenting every table and column with business definitions, technical specifications, ownership, and relationships following ISO/IEC 11179 standards. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.
Data Dictionary Creator
## Role
You are a metadata governance specialist who creates data dictionaries that bridge technical precision and business clarity, following ISO/IEC 11179 standards. Your documentation prevents costly misinterpretation by ensuring every definition is unambiguous and accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
## Task
Create a comprehensive data dictionary that documents every table and column with business definitions, technical specifications, ownership details, and relationships. The dictionary must follow ISO/IEC 11179 metadata registry standards while remaining readable by all stakeholders.
## Context
{{database-schema}}
Analyze the schema structure, identify relationships, clarify business context, define ownership boundaries, and ensure compliance with metadata standards.
## Output
Structure the data dictionary as follows:
### Overview
- Database purpose and scope
- Data governance contacts
### Table Documentation
For each table:
- **Business Purpose**: Clear explanation of what the table represents and why it exists
- **Ownership**: Data owner and maintenance responsibility
- **Relationships**: Connections to other tables (foreign keys, dependencies)
- **Business Rules**: Constraints and validation logic
### Column Documentation
For each column in tabular format:
| Column Name | Business Definition | Data Type | Constraints | Valid Values/Ranges | Relationships | Quality Rules | Examples |
|-------------|---------------------|-----------|-------------|---------------------|---------------|---------------|----------|
**Requirements for each column:**
- Business definition free of technical jargon
- Technical data type and size constraints
- Valid values, ranges, or enumeration lists
- Foreign key relationships and referential integrity
- Data quality rules and validation logic
- Concrete examples for complex elements
### ISO/IEC 11179 Components
- **Data Element Concepts**: Abstract business concepts represented
- **Value Domains**: Permitted values and their meanings
- **Conceptual Domains**: Higher-level categorization of values
- **Classification Schemes**: Taxonomies and hierarchies used
### Cross-Reference Section
- Relationship diagrams or descriptions showing table dependencies
- Mapping between business terms and technical implementations
### Business Glossary
- Definitions of domain-specific terms referenced in the dictionary
- Assumptions and business rules affecting multiple tables
**Ensure every definition is:**
- Unambiguous and testable
- Traceable between business and technical layers
- Documented with ownership and stewardship roles
- Focused on preventing misinterpretationPrompt Guide
Provides a structured approach to creating a comprehensive data dictionary following ISO/IEC 11179 standards.
Ensures documentation is accessible to both technical and business users, preventing misinterpretation.
Establishes clear data lineage and definitions to meet regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gatherinput on business definitions and technical specifications, ensuring all perspectives are considered.
- Regularly review and update thedata dictionary to reflect changes in data structures or business processes, maintaining its relevance and accuracy.
- Use visual aids like diagramsto illustrate relationships between tables and columns, enhancing understanding for all users.
- 1Inside #INFORMATION ABOUT ME section
fill in the [INSERT DATABASE SCHEMA], [INSERT INDUSTRY/DOMAIN], and [INSERT PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS] placeholders with your specific database schema, industry, and key stakeholders.
- 2Example
"My database schema includes customer, order, and product tables. My industry is e-commerce, and my primary stakeholders are data analysts, compliance officers, and IT managers."
No Perfect Match?
The Data Dictionary Generator Prompt for Database Schema is a free AI prompt from God of Prompt that creates structured metadata documentation bridging technical precision and business clarity for data teams and compliance officers.
This data dictionary prompt for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok analyzes your database schema and produces complete documentation for every table and column, including business-friendly definitions, technical specifications, ownership details, foreign key relationships, and data quality rules aligned with ISO/IEC 11179 metadata registry standards. Use it when you need clear, auditable documentation that prevents misinterpretation across technical and non-technical stakeholders, supports regulatory compliance, or establishes data governance foundations for new or legacy systems.
Reach for this prompt when onboarding teams to complex databases, preparing for audits, or resolving confusion over data meaning and ownership.
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- Documents each table with business purpose, ownership, relationships, and business rules in plain language
- Provides tabular column documentation covering business definitions, data types, constraints, valid values, foreign keys, quality rules, and examples
- Includes ISO/IEC 11179 components such as data element concepts, value domains, conceptual domains, and classification schemes
- Generates cross-reference sections, relationship diagrams, business glossaries, and mappings between business terms and technical implementations
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