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Query Grafana dashboards, Prometheus metrics, and Loki logs via REST proxy.

6|Updated Apr 5, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#api#dashboard#grafana#prometheus#loki
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vmkteam/claude-plugins --skill grafana-vmkteam
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grafana
Source: https://github.com/vmkteam/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/developer/skills/grafana
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vmkteam/claude-plugins --skill grafana-vmkteam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Grafana dashboards, Prometheus metrics, and Loki logs are often scattered across tools and require manual querying. This skill provides a unified REST-based proxy to access dashboards, data sources, and alerts via Grafana's API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Access dashboards and search by UID or wildcard to quickly locate relevant panels.
  • Query Prometheus metrics and Loki logs through Grafana data sources using UID-based endpoints or legacy proxies.
  • Retrieve annotations and alert rules to investigate incidents and monitor system health.

Quick Start

Onboard your Grafana host and run a sample query against a dashboard using the pcurl commands.

Frequently Asked Questions about grafana

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query Grafana dashboards and metrics via REST API?▼

Query Grafana dashboards and metrics via REST by sending requests to Grafana /api endpoints using a configurable authentication profile. You can retrieve dashboard panels, Prometheus data, and Loki logs through UID-based or legacy proxy endpoints.

Can I retrieve Prometheus metrics and Loki logs through a single Grafana proxy?▼

Yes, you can query Prometheus metrics and Loki logs through a unified REST proxy that targets Grafana data sources. This approach uses UID-based endpoints or legacy proxies to fetch both metrics and logs without manual tool switching.

How do I search Grafana dashboards by UID to locate specific panels?▼

Search Grafana dashboards by UID or wildcard to quickly locate relevant panels using REST calls to the /api endpoints. This method allows rapid dashboard exploration and onboarding by targeting specific dashboard identifiers.

Do I need a specific authentication setup to access Grafana API endpoints?▼

You need a configurable authentication profile to access Grafana API endpoints via REST. This profile handles credentials for your Grafana host, enabling secure queries to dashboards, datasources, annotations, and alerts.

What is the best way to investigate Grafana alerts using REST endpoints?▼

Investigate Grafana alerts by querying alert rules and annotations through REST proxy endpoints. Fetching these via UID-based or legacy ID options allows you to monitor system health and analyze incidents programmatically.

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