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Global Branching and Restricted Views - Workaround / waiting time
Hi everyone! My team and I have been taking advantage of the end to end testing provided by Global Branching. We are very happy with the feature and have found it very useful. However our ontology objects are backed by restricted views. Restricted views are currently integrated with Global Branching only in experimental phase. Thus we cannot fully test our features, as we cannot add the restricted view to the global branch. I believe that opting in or out of experimental features is an organization level permission, so I wont be able to simply just use the experimental phase. Thus my options are: Deal with it (Push schema changes into production without using global branching) Stop using restricted views in favor of normal datasets (Can the permissions be configured at the object level? Can I fully replicate restricted views capabilities?) Does anyone know when restricted views for global branching will be available for everyone? Or can anyone answer my second point, as
Tackling a Battlefield Network Bottleneck with Palantir Ontology and Edge AI
Recently, our team had the opportunity to work on a project that won the Grand Prize at the Republic of Korea Army AI Competition. Around the same time, we also participated in the National Security Hackathon in San Francisco, where we explored ontology-mirroring edge devices and Foundry-based streaming workflows. Together, these experiences led to some interesting insights. One of the challenges we encountered was not AI itself, but the battlefield network. As drones, ISR platforms, and sensors continue to proliferate, the amount of available data is growing rapidly. However, tactical communications infrastructure remains constrained. In many operational environments, especially where LTE or fixed infrastructure is unavailable, communication relies heavily on RF-based tactical networks. Under those conditions, transmitting large volumes of video data in real time becomes increasingly difficult. The question we explored was simple: What if we transmitted informat
Relative date value
In ontology, I’d like to have an action to set a date property and have it automatically calculate into a second date property with an (X+2 week) result. Additionally, I’d like to be able to manually adjust the result property if I don’t want the X+2 week default. Any ideas? 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
Application landscape of Foundry
Can someone show or prepare a practical application landscape of Palantir Foundry? I am looking for a real map of Foundry apps, not an abstract marketing diagram. Ideally, it should show Ontology in the center, pipelines/integration tools below, and operational apps like Workshop and others above. Text and picture versions are welcome. I want to understand: which apps are core, default for common tasks and should be learned first; which one are more advanced; where apps overlap; which ones are newer or legacy; how they are interconnected. thank you! 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
A wild idea: Abstract reality using ontology
HN Discussion — 1 comments · 3 points. # A Wild Idea: Abstract Reality with Ontology<p>## Background Large language models (LLMs) debuted with GPT-3 back in June 2020. After roughly five to six years of development, I believe the technology is still in its infancy, with massive room for improvement. A major priority is building powerful
How can I add documentation to function?
Hi all in Function in Ontology Manager, There is documentation section But how can I add description there? Please let me know if there is someone who knows how to do it thanks 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
Notepad / PowerPoint generator
Hi, i have an Interesting use case I am exploring and would love people’s insights Currently I have a notepad generator that creates Notepad based on Ontology data. I also have a PowerPoint generator that creates a PowerPoint doc based on Ontology data. I want to combine the two. I want to create the Notepad, have the user edit the notepad. And then use the notepad to form my PowerPoint. I am looking for any guidance on how I can get the notepad data to be able to do this. Currently the only possible route would be too use the internal Foundry API i attached below, but open to any other ideas. https://www.palantir.com/docs/foundry/api/v2/notepad-v2-resources/files/content-file/ 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
Query regarding Workflow Builder release timeline for Dev environments
Hi everyone, I just finished watching the DevCon 4 product launch for Workflow Builder . It looks like an incredibly powerful tool for streamlining end-to-end automations by unifying the ontology into a single authoring layer. I’m really eager to start testing this out to optimize some of our current workflows. Does anyone know the current rollout plan for Workflow Builder ? Specifically, I’m interested in knowing when it will be available to access or preview within our development environments. Looking forward to hearing any updates or if there’s a sign-up process for early access/canary sessions! Best, Roushan 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
Question regarding drag-and-drop workflow from Object Explorer to Workshop
Hi everyone, I’m currently watching the DevCon 4 presentation on Ontology-backed App Building (16:08) and noticed the demo shows the presenter seamlessly dragging and dropping objects directly from Object Explorer into the Workshop interface. When I try to replicate this in my own environment, I don’t see the same option to filter the object set or add it to the canvas as shown in the video. Could anyone clarify if this requires a specific configuration, or if there is a particular setting I might be missing to enable this drag-and-drop capability? Any guidance or documentation links would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! video link: https://youtu.be/Cgn52Qqgxeg?si=d0DoVFPnanSWIW_i&t=972 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
Using AIP Agents to Detect Financial Anomalies
Financial datasets are noisy by nature, variance in revenue recognition, irregular payment cycles, and seasonality make it hard to distinguish real anomalies from expected fluctuations. AIP Agents can cut through that noise. By combining Ontology-linked financial objects with agent logic, you can build a system that continuously monitors key metrics, flags statistical outliers, and triggers downstream actions without manual intervention. The interesting challenge here isn’t just detection, it’s context. An agent that knows why a number looks off is far more useful than one that simply flags it. Anyone experimenting with AIP Agents for financial monitoring? Would like to exchange approaches 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
What is Ontology?
What exactly is an “Ontology”? I am still struggling to grasp its definitive concept. Is it simply a process of establishing relationships between existing data points within an information system, or is there a deeper underlying philosophy to it? I would love to share my thoughts and hear your perspectives on this. 1. My definition of Ontology I view an ontology as a framework that reconstructs existing data into immutable, universally applicable “Objects,” and then maps out the diverse perspectives of various stakeholders onto them. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this definition. 2. What is the ideal approach to building an Ontology? My core question is this: Is it truly possible to create a reusable ontology that multiple users can utilize simultaneously? Currently, I find myself building bespoke ontologies tailored to specific use cases for each project, which feels like an anti-pattern. As a better alternative, I am considering an approach where we establish a
Build Dataset using Function called in AIP Agent
I have built a function in typescript v2 repository. Here I have used the dataset build orchestator api. This api triggers the dataset build. It works when I execute the function inside the repository. However, when I call this function in AIP agent then it fails to execute. Is there any setting that I might be missing? or is this a platform level restriction? Typescript v2 function: import { PlatformClient } from "@osdk/client"; import { Orchestration } from "@osdk/foundry"; /** * Triggers a build for the specified dataset. * @param client - The Foundry platform client (injected automatically). * @param datasetRid - The RID of the dataset to build (input by the user). * @returns A message indicating the result. */ export default async function triggerCustomersCleanBuild( client: PlatformClient, datasetRid: string ): Promise<string> { // Trigger the build using the Orchestration API await Orchestration.Builds.create(client, { target: {
How do I create object types with code?
Is it possible to create object types in code (without asking AI to create object types)? I’m trying to go a step beyond HyperAuto that creates object types and links for a list of SAP tables from the HyperAuto outputs. Users could then use this downstream to ask AIP Chatbots about their ontology/SAP environment. Is there any API that can create an object type similar to: Get Object Type • API Reference • Palantir ? (Also, please add an “API” tag option to this Developer Community. The closest I could find was osdk.) 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
Feature Request: Dynamic Color Rules for Ontology Properties
It would be very useful to allow dynamic color scaling for ontology properties instead of requiring users to manually define fixed minimum and maximum values. For example, the system could automatically detect the current min/max values of the property and apply the color gradient dynamically. This would make visualizations more scalable, easier to maintain, and adaptable to changing datasets without having to constantly update the configuration manually. Thanks in advance! 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
Object Type Property Precise Usage identification
Hi team, I have some bloated ontology objects that I am trying to slim the number of properties down. I tried using workflow lineage but it seems like workflow lineage indicates that a property has a usage even if its not directly being used but the object type its on is being used in someway (for example: a function used the object type for other properties and it shows up as having a dependence on this property in workflow lineage). Anyone have any ideas what an effective way would be to identify precisely where a given property of an object is being used? I was thinking of creating a global branch, deleting a property and trying to see what breaks but the last part isnt so easy as well. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
Building an Agent-Driven Dashboard with Real-Time Updates in Palantir
Building an Agent-Driven Dashboard with Real-Time Updates in Palantir Post: Hi everyone, I’m working on an application idea in Palantir and would really appreciate some guidance from the community. Use Case: I want to build an application that includes: An AI/agent interface where users can ask questions in natural language A dashboard that dynamically updates based on the agent’s responses Goal: When a user asks a question: The agent interprets the query and retrieves or computes relevant data The dashboard updates automatically to reflect the results (charts, metrics, tables, etc.) The experience feels interactive and real-time , similar to a conversational analytics tool What I’m Trying to Understand: What is the best way to connect an agent (AIP / Ontology-based agent / LLM) with a dashboard in Palantir? How can I trigger dynamic dashboard updates based on agent outputs? Should this
Looking for a WMS-lite in Foundry
I’m looking for a WMS-lite pattern/product in Foundry. Basic needs: SKU/location inventory receipts picks/shipments adjustments simple 3PL/customer portal minimal ontology + Workshop app I’d be willing to pay for something like this if it were installable and minimally configurable. A few Marketplace questions: Are Foundry Products / Marketplace intended to become a place where builders can publish reusable apps/products for other Foundry users? Is there currently a central place to browse available Marketplace products, or is discovery mostly enrollment/org-specific today? If another community member has packaged something useful, is the right sharing path export/import of a Marketplace product file, assuming both sides have the required permissions? Curious if anyone has already built something in this direction. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
External System Access via Typescript v2
Hello, I am attempting to setup function-backed actions that make edits to Ontology objects as well as publish messages to an AWS SQS queue. I started out using Typescript v1 for the actions, however I ran into an issue with this because one of the properties on the ontology object we need to edit is a struct, and it seems like struct properties on objects aren’t supported in v1. I then proceeded to change to using Typescript v2 which does support structs however this leads to the issue that according to documentation v2 does not support using webhooks, which we need in order to publish messages to the SQS queue from the code repo via the Data Connection. Is it still the case that Typescript v2 doesn’t support webhook usage? And if so are there any ways around this to fulfill my use case? 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic