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DataSourceSrv interface
This is the entry point for communicating with a datasource that is added as a plugin (both external and internal). Via this service you will get access to the DataSourceApi that have a rich API for communicating with the datasource.
Signature
typescript
export interface DataSourceSrv Import
typescript
import { DataSourceSrv } from '@grafana/runtime';Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| get(name, scopedVars) | |
| getDataSourceSettingsByUid(uid) | Returns metadata based on UID. |
get method
Signature
typescript
get(name?: string, scopedVars?: ScopedVars): Promise<DataSourceApi>;Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| name | string | name of the datasource plugin you want to use. |
| scopedVars | ScopedVars | variables used to interpolate a templated passed as name. |
Returns:
Promise<DataSourceApi>
getDataSourceSettingsByUid method
Returns metadata based on UID.
Signature
typescript
getDataSourceSettingsByUid(uid: string): DataSourceInstanceSettings | undefined;Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| uid | string |
Returns:
DataSourceInstanceSettings | undefined
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