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Variable Panel 1.5.0

Mikhail Volkov

We are happy to announce the release of the Variable Panel 1.5.0. This release includes the following updates:

  • Added sticky header.
  • Added auto-scroll for multi-group selection.
  • Added drag and drop for tree view groups.
  • Added expand and collapse all in the header.
Grafana Catalog

The plugin was updated in Grafana Catalog on July 12, 2023.

Variable panel 1.5.0 for Grafana.

We appreciate the feedback and interest in the Variable panel plugin. Provided functionality was requested by the community many times and we gladly contributed.

Demo

Interested to try the panel? Take a look at Grafana plugins registered in the Grafana Catalog.

One of my favorite features in this release is the sticky header, which allows you to filter values and select favorites. Statuses indicate when the plugin was updated:

  • Green less than 365 days.
  • Yellow for more than 365 days.
  • Red for more than 730 days.
Plugins dashboard helps us to learn about new plugins in the Grafana Catalog.
Plugins dashboard helps us to learn about new plugins in the Grafana Catalog.

Single value table

The single value table was updated to support the All option and allows to select a single value by clicking on it.

To select a single value, choose the value from the list.
To select a single value, choose the value from the list.

Collapse and expand all

We added a new collapse and expand all button next to the variable title in the header. It's a must-have feature to expand and collapse all branches at the same time for 5+ levels.

Expand and collapse all feature allows to quickly switch between branches.
Expand and collapse all feature allows to quickly switch between branches.

Tree View groups

A new feature allows to drag and drop configured Tree View groups to rearrange how they will be displayed on the panel.

Groups and Levels support drag and drop functionality.
Groups and Levels support drag and drop functionality.

Getting Started

The Variable panel can be installed from the Grafana Catalog or utilizing the Grafana command line tool.

For the latter, please use the following command.

grafana-cli plugins install volkovlabs-variable-panel

YouTube Tutorial

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.

Demonstrates the Variable panel functionality.

Release Notes

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)

Feedback

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