Plugins 〉Variable
Variable
Variable Panel for Grafana
Introduction
The Variable panel builds on top of the regular dashboard variables. It allows you to have dashboard filters in a separate panel which you can place anywhere on the dashboard.
The variable panel offers you single- and multi-variable layouts along with an advanced Tree View layout.
Requirements
- Grafana 9 and Grafana 10 are required for major version 1.
Getting Started
The Variable panel can be installed from the Grafana Catalog or utilizing the Grafana command line tool.
For the latter, use the following command.
grafana-cli plugins install volkovlabs-variable-panel
Highlights
- Allows working with dashboard variables in Table and Tree View layouts.
- Displays statuses based on thresholds from data sources.
- Supports single and multi-value variables with the All option.
- Allows filtering values by pattern and selected favorites.
- Supports follow when scrolling (sticky).
- Supports multiple Tree Views using tabs.
Documentation
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Layout | Explains how to display variables in a table and tree view. |
| Features | Demonstrates panel features. |
| Release Notes | Stay up to date with the latest features and updates. |
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License
Apache License Version 2.0, see LICENSE.
Grafana Cloud Pro
- $25 / user / month and includes a free trial for new users
- Available with a Grafana Cloud Pro plan
- Access to 1 Enterprise plugin
- Fully managed service (not available to self-manage)
Grafana Cloud Advanced / Grafana Enterprise
- Available with a Grafana Cloud Advanced plan or Grafana Enterprise license
- Access to all Enterprise plugins
- Run fully managed or self-manage on your own infrastructure
Installing Variable on Grafana Cloud:
Installing plugins on a Grafana Cloud instance is a one-click install; same with updates. Cool, right?
Note that it could take up to 1 minute to see the plugin show up in your Grafana.
Installing plugins on a Grafana Cloud instance is a one-click install; same with updates. Cool, right?
Note that it could take up to 1 minute to see the plugin show up in your Grafana.
Installing plugins on a Grafana Cloud instance is a one-click install; same with updates. Cool, right?
Note that it could take up to 1 minute to see the plugin show up in your Grafana.
Installing plugins on a Grafana Cloud instance is a one-click install; same with updates. Cool, right?
Note that it could take up to 1 minute to see the plugin show up in your Grafana.
Installing plugins on a Grafana Cloud instance is a one-click install; same with updates. Cool, right?
Note that it could take up to 1 minute to see the plugin show up in your Grafana.
For more information, visit the docs on plugin installation.
Installing on a local Grafana:
For local instances, plugins are installed and updated via a simple CLI command. Plugins are not updated automatically, however you will be notified when updates are available right within your Grafana.
1. Install the Panel
Use the grafana-cli tool to install Variable from the commandline:
grafana-cli plugins install The plugin will be installed into your grafana plugins directory; the default is /var/lib/grafana/plugins. More information on the cli tool.
Alternatively, you can manually download the .zip file for your architecture below and unpack it into your grafana plugins directory.
Alternatively, you can manually download the .zip file and unpack it into your grafana plugins directory.
2. Add the Panel to a Dashboard
Installed panels are available immediately in the Dashboards section in your Grafana main menu, and can be added like any other core panel in Grafana.
To see a list of installed panels, click the Plugins item in the main menu. Both core panels and installed panels will appear.
Change Log
1.7.0 (2023-08-08)
Features / Enhancements
- Add variables with text and value in Table/Tree View (#57)
- Add Button View (#59)
- Add group selection (#58)
- Update dependencies to Grafana 10.0.3 (#60)
1.6.0 (2023-07-26)
Features / Enhancements
- Update ESLint configuration (#47)
- Add status sort button (#49, #51)
- Add minimize mode similar to the native select for Query and Custom (#50)
- Add input for text box variable (#53)
1.5.0 (2023-07-11)
Features / Enhancements
- Update single select variable with All enabled (#41)
- Add sticky header and auto scroll on multi-group selection (#38)
- Add drag and drop for Groups (#42)
- Add expand and collapse all in the header (#46)
1.4.0 (2023-07-06)
Features / Enhancements
- Add Tutorial (#21)
- Update adding new Level to last (#22)
- Hide unselectable items (#24)
- Use the main view scroll element to support Grafana 9 (#26)
- Add a Favorite icon to filter selected favorites (#25)
- Add Tree View groups. Requires to update Tree View configuration. (#20)
- Add an option to display the variable name in front of the value (#30)
- Increase tests coverage (#31)
- Add auto scroll to the selected value (#32)
- Community signed release (#37)
1.3.0 (2023-06-30)
Features / Enhancements
- Add Display Header option (#15)
- Add the ability to collapse parent rows (#16)
- Add a Sticky option to follow when scrolling (#17)
- Add Table Filter (#18)
- Add selecting favorites (#19)
- Update documentation (#20)
1.2.0 (2023-06-26)
Features / Enhancements
- Add Tree View (#12, #13)
- Update README and screenshot (#14)
1.1.0 (2023-06-21)
Features / Enhancements
- Add Variable statuses based on Threshold (#6)
- Add react-table v8 instead of Table (#8)
- Add Field options for variable values and statuses (#9)
- Update Provisioning and README (#10)
- Add support for Grafana 8.5.0 (#11)
1.0.0 (2023-06-19)
Features / Enhancements
- Initial release based on Volkov Labs Abc Panel template
- Update README and configuration (#1)
- Refactor Legacy Code (#2, #4)
- Update to Grafana 10.0.0 (#3)
- Update Provisioning and README (#5)
