docs-lens-chart-settings

Validate Kibana Lens chart UI settings against source code.

71|10|Updated Aug 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/elastic/elastic-docs-skills --skill docs-lens-chart-settings
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Skill: docs-lens-chart-settings
Source: https://github.com/elastic/elastic-docs-skills/tree/main/skills/project/lens-chart-settings
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elastic/elastic-docs-skills --skill docs-lens-chart-settings

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures accuracy and consistency when documenting Kibana Lens chart settings by cross-referencing UI elements with their source code definitions, preventing guesswork and errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source Code Verification: Directly checks UI labels, option order, and conditional rendering against Kibana's codebase.
  • Detailed Guidance: Provides specific file paths and a step-by-step workflow for verifying settings for various chart types.
  • Use Case: When documenting the Style panel for a pie chart, use this Skill to confirm the exact labels for 'Slice labels' and 'Slice values', and to verify the rendering order of options like 'Donut hole' and 'Legend'.

Quick Start

Verify the legend settings for a treemap chart by checking the Kibana source code.

Frequently Asked Questions about docs-lens-chart-settings

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify Kibana Lens chart UI labels against the source code?

To verify Kibana Lens chart UI labels, you cross-reference the UI elements with their source code definitions by analyzing specific directories within the Kibana repository to ensure accurate documentation.

What is the best way to check Kibana Lens chart settings for documentation accuracy?

The best way to check Kibana Lens chart settings is to validate UI labels, option rendering order, and conditional logic directly against the Kibana codebase, preventing guesswork and errors in documentation.

How does source code verification work for Kibana Lens chart types like pie and treemap?

Source code verification works by checking specific file paths within the Kibana repository to confirm exact labels and rendering order for chart types like pie and treemap, ensuring documentation consistency.

Can I verify conditional rendering logic for Kibana Lens charts?

Yes, you can verify conditional rendering logic for Kibana Lens charts by analyzing the source code definitions to ensure the documented option rendering order and UI behavior matches the actual codebase.

What Kibana Lens chart types are supported for UI settings verification?

Supported Kibana Lens chart types for UI settings verification include bar, line, area, pie, treemap, mosaic, waffle, tag cloud, heat map, gauge, metric, and region map.

Why do my Kibana Lens chart documentation labels mismatch the UI?

Documentation labels mismatch the Kibana Lens UI when they are not cross-referenced with the source code, making it necessary to analyze the repository directly to confirm exact option names and rendering order.