Looker Api ^new^ Download Csv ›

: Ensure your query body or Look settings do not have a restrictive row limit if you need the full dataset.

: For extremely large files, consider using scheduled deliveries to cloud storage (like S3 or GCS) rather than a synchronous API call to avoid browser or script hang-ups. Key Permissions Required looker api download csv

To download a saved Look, use the run_look function and specify csv as the result_format . : Ensure your query body or Look settings

import looker_sdk # Initialize the SDK sdk = looker_sdk.init40() # Run the look and get results as a CSV string csv_data = sdk.run_look( look_id="123", result_format="csv" ) # Save to a local file with open('my_report.csv', 'w') as f: f.write(csv_data) Use code with caution. import looker_sdk # Initialize the SDK sdk = looker_sdk

There are two primary ways to retrieve CSV data depending on whether your data is already saved as a "Look" or if you are building a query dynamically.

: Best for downloading data from an existing saved Look. This method uses a specific look_id and is highly efficient for recurring reports.