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grafana-dashboards

Create Grafana dashboards with MCP-discovered Prometheus metrics and Git-ready ConfigMap output.

1|Updated Apr 6, 2025
Search Tags:#grafana#promql#configmap#grid layout#mcp discovery#dashboard json#image renderer
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/david-driscoll/stargate-command-cluster --skill grafana-dashboards-david-driscoll
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Skill: grafana-dashboards
Source: https://github.com/david-driscoll/stargate-command-cluster/tree/main/.agents/skills/grafana-dashboards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/david-driscoll/stargate-command-cluster --skill grafana-dashboards-david-driscoll

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creates and iterates Grafana dashboards without guessing Prometheus metric names, while producing consistent, import-safe dashboard JSON and a Git-ready ConfigMap.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • MCP-driven metric discovery: Lists metric names, inspects metric metadata, explores label values, and tests queries before building panels.
  • Dashboard JSON authoring with guardrails: Enforces required Grafana JSON conventions (e.g., id: null, graphTooltip: 1, hardcoded Prometheus datasource uid).
  • GitOps persistence via ConfigMap sidecar compatibility: Produces a ConfigMap with the required grafana_dashboard: "true" label and correct |- JSON body, plus registration guidance for kubernetes/.../kustomization.yaml.
  • Use Cases: Creating new dashboards, modifying existing dashboard JSON, adding panels/sections, debugging blank/broken panels, and laying out dashboard grids.

Quick Start

Use the grafana-dashboards skill to author a new dashboard by first discovering the required Prometheus metrics via MCP, then pushing a draft to Grafana for screenshot review, and finally writing the Git-ready ConfigMap for the monitoring sidecar.

Frequently Asked Questions about grafana-dashboards

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Grafana dashboard using Prometheus metrics without guessing names?▼

To create a Grafana dashboard, use MCP-based Prometheus metric discovery to list metric names, inspect metadata, and test PromQL queries before constructing panel JSON with enforced conventions like a fixed datasource UID and required dashboard fields.

Why do my Grafana dashboard panels show up blank or broken after importing?▼

Blank or broken Grafana dashboard panels often result from incorrect PromQL queries or missing required dashboard JSON fields. The skill enforces fixed datasource structure and required fields like `id: null` and `graphTooltip: 1` to prevent these import errors.

What is the best way to persist Grafana dashboard JSON for GitOps sidecar discovery?▼

The best way to persist Grafana dashboard JSON for GitOps is generating a Kubernetes ConfigMap with the `grafana_dashboard: "true"` label and correct `|-` JSON body formatting, ensuring reliable sidecar discovery and import.

How do I lay out Grafana dashboard panels in a consistent 24-column grid?▼

To lay out Grafana dashboard panels in a 24-column grid, apply safe dashboard JSON construction conventions that enforce consistent panel sizing and positioning, preventing layout overlaps and structural errors during dashboard authoring.

Do I need MCP tool usage to discover Prometheus metrics for Grafana dashboards?▼

Yes, MCP tool usage is required for Prometheus metric discovery. It allows you to list metric names, explore label values, inspect metric metadata, and test queries before building Grafana dashboard panels.

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