Permissions & Authorization Guide

This skill helps you work with Lightdash's CASL-based permissions system, including scopes, custom roles, and authorization enforcement.

What do you need help with?

1. Add a new scope/permission - Step-by-step guide to add a new permission
2. Debug a permission issue - Troubleshoot why a user can't access something
3. Understand the permission flow - Learn how permissions work end-to-end
4. Work with custom roles - Create or modify custom roles with specific scopes

Quick Reference

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