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dashboard-guidelines

Enforce Kibana dashboard asset guidelines within Elastic integration packages.

15|5|Updated May 11, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#dashboards#validation#dashboard#export#kibana
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npx skills add https://github.com/elastic/integration-skills --skill dashboard-guidelines
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Skill: dashboard-guidelines
Source: https://github.com/elastic/integration-skills/tree/main/skills/dashboard-guidelines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elastic/integration-skills --skill dashboard-guidelines

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines the creation and review of Kibana dashboard assets by codifying naming conventions, export workflows, and validation checks, reducing manual overhead and errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance for creating and auditing Kibana dashboards within Elastic integration packages, including file layout, naming patterns, and data stream alignment.
  • Structured workflow steps for editing dashboards, exporting assets, and validating package readiness prior to PRs.
  • Use Case: A package author updates a dashboard JSON in kibana/dashboard/, exports changes with elastic-package, and verifies the assets meet the package spec before merging.

Quick Start

Run the dashboard-guidelines workflow to align Kibana assets with the package spec, export dashboards, and validate changes before release.

Frequently Asked Questions about dashboard-guidelines

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I export and validate Kibana dashboards before a package release?▼

Run the dashboard-guidelines workflow to align Kibana dashboard assets with the package spec, export changes using elastic-package, and verify package readiness before merging.

What naming conventions should I follow for Kibana dashboard assets in Elastic packages?▼

Kibana dashboard assets in Elastic integration packages should follow specific file layout, naming patterns, and data stream alignment rules defined by the dashboard-guidelines skill to ensure package spec compliance.

What is the correct workflow for editing and exporting Kibana dashboard JSON files?▼

The correct workflow involves updating the dashboard JSON in the kibana/dashboard/ directory, exporting assets with the elastic-package tool, and validating changes against package guidelines before creating a pull request.

Can I use this workflow to audit existing Kibana dashboards in my integration packages?▼

Yes, this skill provides guidance for auditing existing Kibana dashboards within Elastic integration packages by applying structured validation checks and enforcing naming conventions to ensure package readiness.

Does this dashboard validation process require the elastic-package tool?▼

Yes, the dashboard-guidelines workflow relies on the elastic-package tool to export Kibana dashboard assets and verify that changes meet the package spec requirements prior to release.

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