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 Shell Scripts

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

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Grafana CLI for Shell Scripts

Call integration functions from shell scripts with stable JSON input and output.

Use shell scripts for small local automations that need one or more integration calls. 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 Shell Scripts
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. Headless Automation Grafana CLI for headless automation. Coding Agents Grafana CLI for coding agents.