Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Focus Areas
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Use template variables for environment, region, and service
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Link panels to alerts to spotlight failing metrics
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Commands & Queries
grafana-cli dashboards export 1001 dashboard.json
Dump dashboard JSON for reuse
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/api/dashboards/db -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @dashboard.json
Import dashboard via API
grafana-cli plugins update-all
Keep plugins and data sources patched
Summary
Reduce duplication with templated dashboards, keep panel JSON under version control, and tie every important metric to an alert.
💡 Pro Tip:
Parameterize dashboards with template variables before copying panels between teams.