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ActionGrafanaUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch a Grafana dashboard's definition?

Short answer: Drop the "GrafanaGet Grafana Dashboard" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Dashboard UID
uid
stringRequiredDashboard UID
Sample request
{
"uid": "{{trigger.uid}}"
}
Returns
{
"meta": {
"url": "/d/abc123/my-dashboard"
},
"dashboard": {
"id": 1,
"uid": "abc123",
"tags": [
"production"
],
"title": "My Dashboard"
}
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Grafana Dashboard.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Get Grafana Dashboard.

What does the Get Grafana Dashboard action do in Grafana?
Returns the dashboard's JSON model — panels, queries, data-source references, layout. For dashboards-as-code workflows that diff JSON across environments or back up dashboards to Git.
What inputs does Get Grafana Dashboard require?
Required: Dashboard UID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Grafana returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get Grafana Dashboard support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Grafana Dashboard inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Grafana's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Other Grafana actions.

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