zabbix-monitoring

Query Zabbix 7.0 API for monitoring data and acknowledge problems.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/russellkt/inframon --skill zabbix-monitoring
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Skill: zabbix-monitoring
Source: https://github.com/russellkt/inframon/tree/main/skills/zabbix-monitoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/russellkt/inframon --skill zabbix-monitoring

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a way to query Zabbix for infrastructure monitoring data, including active problems, host metrics, historical trends, and trigger conditions, enabling quick investigation and resolution of alerts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Query Active Problems: Get a list of current unresolved issues, filterable by severity and host.
  • Investigate Host Metrics: Retrieve detailed metrics and historical data for specific hosts.
  • Acknowledge Events: Mark Zabbix problems as investigated or resolved.
  • Use Case: When a critical alert fires, use this Skill to immediately check the host's current metrics and recent history to understand the root cause and take appropriate action.

Quick Start

Use the zabbix-monitoring skill to list all active problems with severity level 3 or higher.

Frequently Asked Questions about zabbix-monitoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query active Zabbix problems and filter by severity?

Query active Zabbix problems by retrieving unresolved issues through the Zabbix 7.0 API. You can filter these alerts by severity level and specific host to focus on critical infrastructure issues that require immediate investigation.

What's the best way to retrieve host metrics and historical data from Zabbix?

Retrieve host metrics and historical data from Zabbix by querying item metrics via the Zabbix JSON-RPC API. This approach gathers detailed trend data for specific hosts, enabling quick root cause analysis when an infrastructure alert fires.

Can I acknowledge Zabbix events to mark problems as investigated?

Yes, you can acknowledge Zabbix events to mark problems as investigated or resolved. The Skill supports acknowledging active triggers directly through the API, updating the event status for streamlined team troubleshooting workflows.

Does this Zabbix monitoring approach work with Bearer token authentication?

This Zabbix monitoring approach operates via a Python script utilizing Zabbix JSON-RPC with Bearer token authentication. It connects to the Zabbix 7.0 API to securely retrieve infrastructure monitoring data, trigger conditions, and host statuses.

How do I get detailed context for troubleshooting Zabbix trigger conditions?

Get detailed context for troubleshooting Zabbix trigger conditions by retrieving specific problem events and their associated metrics. This contextual data helps infrastructure teams understand the root cause of active alerts and take appropriate action.