tableau-reader ☆
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Description:
Open and interact with data visualisations built in Tableau Desktop
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2025.3.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @tableau  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: data-visualization business-intelligence tableau dashboard analytics
Install: brew install --cask tableau-reader
About:
Tableau Reader is a free application that allows users to open and interact with data visualizations and dashboards created in Tableau Desktop. It provides robust viewing capabilities, including filtering, sorting, and drilling down into data, without requiring a full Tableau license. This tool is essential for stakeholders who need to explore and analyze shared reports.
Key Features:
  • Interactive data exploration with filters and drill-downs
  • Support for Tableau workbooks (.twb, .twbx)
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows and Mac)
  • No license required for viewing and basic interaction
Use Cases:
  • Distributing business intelligence dashboards to non-technical teams
  • Allowing clients to view and analyze reports without purchasing Tableau
  • Performing ad-hoc data exploration on shared visualizations
Alternatives:
  • Power BI Desktop – Microsoft's equivalent tool, but requires a license for sharing and viewing reports effectively.
  • Metabase – Open-source business intelligence tool that offers viewing and querying capabilities.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 30, 2026 7:05am 2025.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 93453915
Dec 21, 2025 1:56pm 2025.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 02e9a20e
Dec 17, 2025 3:33pm 2025.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 88e00c2b
Aug 3, 2024 6:16pm 2024.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 94f80bae
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