Plugins

    You can install one of the plugins built by the Grafana community, or .

    Grafana supports three types of plugins: panels, , and apps.

    Use panel plugins when you want to:

    • Visualize data returned by data source queries.
    • Control external systems, such as smart home devices.

    Data source plugins add support for new databases, such as .

    Use data source plugins when you want to import data from external systems.

    Applications, or app plugins, bundle data sources and panels to provide a cohesive experience, such as the app.

    Use app plugins when you want to create an custom out-of-the-box monitoring experience.