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Metadata in Sift allows organizations to define structured key value pairs that can be applied to any resource in the workspace, creating a consistent taxonomy for organizing, categorizing, and filtering data. Each Metadata key is defined once at the organization level and bound to a specific data type, ensuring values are used consistently across projects while enabling advanced search and filtering to make large collections of resources easier to manage and explore.

Resources that support Metadata

The following Sift resources support user-defined Metadata: Runs, Assets, Annotations, Rules, Reports, Report Templates, Campaigns, Calculated Channels, and User-defined Functions.

Data types for Metadata values

Metadata values support the following data types:

Metadata key properties

The following properties ensure Metadata keys remain consistent and reliable throughout the workspace:

Best practices

The following table summarizes best practices for defining and organizing Metadata in Sift: