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Dynamic Text Panel

A Dynamic Text visualization panel is a Grafana plugin that transforms monotone text/table data into vibrant, easy-to-read information cards. The panel supports variables, Markdown and Handlebars.

The Dynamic Text visualization panel lets you define a text template using the data from your data source query.

Markdown, HTML and Handlebars to transform data visualizations.

Requirements​

  • Grafana 8.5+, Grafana 9.0+ is required for major versions 2 and 3.
  • Grafana 7.0+ is required for major version 1.

Getting Started​

The Dynamic Text visualization 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 marcusolsson-dynamictext-panel

Features​

  • Uses Monaco Code Editor with Auto formatting to update Templates, JavaScript Code and Styles.
  • Supports Markdown and Handlebars.
  • Uses markdown-it for rendering Markdown to HTML.
    • Supports Code syntax highlight using a11y styles.
  • Sanitizing
    • HTML inside templates is sanitized using XSS.
    • Can be disabled using Grafana configuration disable_sanitize_html.
  • Allows to display nested objects using {{json object}} Handlebars helper.
  • Allows displaying Time global variables (__to and __from) as seconds, ISO, and formatted using dayjs.
  • Allows adding Handlebars helpers and Event handlers.
  • Allows adding CSS styles.
  • Supports Internationalization using custom helpers.
Dynamic Text Panel for Grafana.
Dynamic Text Panel for Grafana.

Documentation​

SectionDescription
ContentExplains how to create a visualization template for your data.
RecipesUseful snippets that you can use in your templates.
Release NotesStay up to date with the latest features and updates.

Features​

SectionDescription
DataDemonstrates how to use the Every Row and All Rows options.
JavaScript CodeDemonstrates how to add Handlebars helpers and Event handlers.
StylesDemonstrates how to add CSS styles.
HelpersHelpers are functions that let you perform basic text transformation within your template.
VariablesDemonstrates how to use variables.

Feedback​

We love to hear from you. There are various ways to get in touch with us.

  • Ask a question, request a new feature, and file a bug with GitHub issues.
  • Sponsor our open-source plugins for Grafana with GitHub Sponsor.
  • Star the repository to show your support.

License​

Apache License Version 2.0, see LICENSE.