extract_dashboard_queries

Extract all panel queries from a dashboard. Each entry has panel_id, panel_title, datasource_uid, datasource_type, expr, and is_log_query. Use this to discover the LogQL/datasource_uid behind a Grafana dashboard URL, then feed expr into query_logs.raw_logql.

Server Grafana ninanung/grafana-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What extract_dashboard_queries does on Grafana

AI agents call extract_dashboard_queries to retrieve information from Grafana without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why extract_dashboard_queries needs a policy

This tool performs read-only data retrieval—it queries Grafana's dashboard configuration and returns structured metadata about panels and their associated queries. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations; it merely extracts and returns information. This aligns with the 'Read' category.

From the tool's definition Tool extracts and returns panel query metadata (panel_id, panel_title, datasource_uid, datasource_type, expr, is_log_query) from dashboards.

Questions about extract_dashboard_queries

What does the extract_dashboard_queries tool do? +

Extract all panel queries from a dashboard. Each entry has panel_id, panel_title, datasource_uid, datasource_type, expr, and is_log_query. Use this to discover the LogQL/datasource_uid behind a Grafana dashboard URL, then feed expr into query_logs.raw_logql. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Grafana MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on extract_dashboard_queries? +

Register the Grafana MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for extract_dashboard_queries: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Grafana. Nothing to install.

What risk level is extract_dashboard_queries? +

extract_dashboard_queries is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit extract_dashboard_queries? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the extract_dashboard_queries rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block extract_dashboard_queries completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for extract_dashboard_queries. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides extract_dashboard_queries? +

extract_dashboard_queries is provided by the Grafana MCP server (ninanung/grafana-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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