Can I use Grafana as a CLI?

Yes. KosmoKrator exposes a Grafana CLI through kosmo integrations:call and the provider shortcut command. Commands can return JSON for scripts, CI, and coding agents.

Can I expose Grafana through MCP?

Yes. The KosmoKrator MCP gateway can expose selected Grafana tools to clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Where are Grafana credentials stored?

Grafana credentials are configured in KosmoKrator's local integration settings and reused by CLI, Lua, and MCP gateway surfaces.

Can I deny write access for Grafana MCP tools?

Yes. Start the gateway with --write=deny for read-only clients, or use ask/allow only for trusted workspaces.

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Grafana CLI for Headless Automation

Use the Grafana CLI for headless automation with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

7 functions 6 read 1 write API token auth

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Grafana CLI for Headless Automation

Use KosmoKrator as a non-interactive integration runtime for local automations and wrappers.

Use headless automation when another tool needs a stable local command surface. The Grafana CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# Grafana CLI for Headless Automation
kosmokrator integrations:configure grafana --set api_token="$GRAFANA_API_TOKEN" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call grafana.grafana_list_dashboards '{"query":"example_query","type":"example_type","limit":1}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect Grafana docs and schemas before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs grafana --json
kosmo integrations:docs grafana.grafana_list_dashboards --json
kosmo integrations:schema grafana.grafana_list_dashboards --json
kosmo integrations:search "Grafana" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Grafana CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`grafana.grafana_list_dashboards`	Read	query, type, limit	Search and list Grafana dashboards. Returns dashboard UIDs, titles, and folder info. Use query to filter by title.
`grafana.grafana_get_dashboard`	Read	uid	Get a Grafana dashboard by its UID. Returns the full dashboard definition including panels, queries, and settings.
`grafana.grafana_create_dashboard`	Write	dashboard, folderUid, overwrite	Create or update a Grafana dashboard. Provide the full dashboard JSON with panels, queries, and settings. Set overwrite to true to update an existing dashboard.
`grafana.grafana_list_datasources`	Read	none	List all configured datasources in Grafana. Returns datasource IDs, names, types (e.g., Prometheus, InfluxDB), and access info.
`grafana.grafana_list_alerts`	Read	dashboardId, panelId	List Grafana alerts. Optionally filter by dashboard ID or panel ID. Returns alert states, thresholds, and conditions.
`grafana.grafana_list_teams`	Read	page, perPage	List all Grafana teams. Returns team IDs, names, emails, and member counts with pagination support.
`grafana.grafana_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the currently authenticated Grafana user. Useful for verifying credentials and identifying the connected account.

Automation Notes

Use --json for machine-readable output.
Keep credentials out of argv by using environment variables or stored KosmoKrator configuration.
Configure read/write policy before unattended runs; use --force only for trusted automation.
Use the MCP gateway instead when the agent needs dynamic tool discovery inside a conversation.

Related Grafana CLI Pages

CI Grafana CLI for CI. Cron Jobs Grafana CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts Grafana CLI for shell scripts. Coding Agents Grafana CLI for coding agents.