kibana-connectors

Manage Kibana connector creation, updates, and deletion via REST API or Terraform.

546|44|Updated Mar 6, 2026
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Skill: kibana-connectors
Source: https://github.com/elastic/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/kibana/kibana-connectors
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elastic/agent-skills --skill kibana-connectors

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables seamless integration of Kibana with various external services like Slack, PagerDuty, Jira, and webhooks, allowing for automated notifications and data routing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and Manage Connectors: Define and configure connections to third-party services via REST API or Terraform.
  • Automated Notifications: Route alerts and actions from Kibana to your preferred communication or incident management tools.
  • Use Case: Automatically send critical alert notifications to a dedicated Slack channel and create PagerDuty incidents when specific security events are detected in Kibana.

Quick Start

Use the kibana-connectors skill to create a new Slack connector named 'Production Alerts' with the provided webhook URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about kibana-connectors

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create Kibana connectors to send alert notifications to external services?

To create Kibana connectors, use REST API or Terraform to define and configure connections to third-party services. This enables automated routing of alerts and actions to your preferred communication or incident management tools.

What external services can I integrate with Kibana connectors?

Kibana connectors support integration with external services like Slack, PagerDuty, Jira, and webhooks. They cover categories including LLM providers, incident management, messaging, and logging for automated notifications.

Do I need specific privileges to manage Kibana connectors via REST API?

Yes, managing Kibana connectors requires API key authentication and specific privileges for managing alerting features. These permissions ensure secure creation, update, and deletion of third-party service connections.

Can I use Terraform to automate Kibana connector updates and deletion?

Yes, you can use Terraform to automate the creation, update, and deletion of Kibana connectors. This approach manages connections to third-party services and supports categories like incident management and messaging.

How do I route Kibana security alerts to PagerDuty and Slack automatically?

You route Kibana security alerts by configuring connectors for messaging and incident management. This setup automatically sends critical notifications to Slack channels and creates PagerDuty incidents when specific events are detected.

What are the limitations when using Kibana connectors for LLM providers?

Kibana connectors require API key authentication and specific alerting privileges to manage LLM provider integrations. You must ensure your environment supports the necessary REST API or Terraform configurations for these third-party services.