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dashboard_get

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Retrieve Zabbix dashboards with widgets, pages, and sharing settings; filter, sort, and include related users or groups as needed.

Instructions

Retrieve dashboards with their widgets, pages, and user/group sharing settings. Dashboards are the primary visualization surface in Zabbix, containing pages with widgets that display graphs, maps, problems, and other monitoring data. Use the 'output' parameter to control which fields are returned and 'selectPages' / 'selectUsers' / 'selectUserGroups' in the filter to include related objects.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMaximum number of results to return.
filterNoReturn only results whose properties exactly match the given values (a single value or a list of values per key). Example: {"status": 0} or {"status": [0, 1]}. Keys: auto_start (6.0+), dashboardid, display_period (6.0+), name, private, userid. Text properties cannot be filtered; use 'search' for them.
outputNoProperties of the dashboard object to return. Pass 'extend' for all, 'count' for the number of matches only, or a list of property names. Default when omitted: dashboardid, name. Properties: auto_start (6.0+), dashboardid, display_period (6.0+), name, private, userid.
searchNoReturn results whose string properties contain the given pattern (case-insensitive; '*' is a wildcard when searchWildcardsEnabled is true). Example: {"name": "web"}. Keys: name.
serverNoTarget Zabbix server. Available: default. Defaults to 'default' if omitted.
raw_jsonNoStrips the security disclaimer preamble from the response so it is pure JSON. Default: false. Requires the bearer token to have 'allow_raw_json' explicitly enabled by an operator in the admin portal - tokens without that policy receive a PolicyError instead. WARNING: setting true bypasses the prompt-injection mitigation marker that wraps untrusted Zabbix data (host names, item descriptions, problem text). LLM clients (Claude, GPT, Cursor, ...) should leave this false; only programmatic non-LLM consumers (Python scripts, n8n workflows that json.loads the result) should set true.
sortfieldNoSort by one or more of: dashboardid, name (a list for several; pair with 'sortorder'). No other property is sortable.
sortorderNoSort order: 'ASC' (ascending) or 'DESC' (descending).
countOutputNoReturn the count of matching results instead of the actual data.
searchByAnyNoIf true, return results matching ANY search field (OR). Default is ALL fields (AND).
selectPagesNoInclude dashboard pages and their widgets in the output. Set to 'extend' to return all page/widget fields.
dashboardidsNoReturn only dashboards with the given IDs.
extra_paramsNoOther native dashboard.get parameters, merged into the request as-is. Sub-object selects (value 'extend', 'count' or a list of property names): selectUserGroups, selectUsers. Any other key is refused here, because Zabbix would silently ignore it. For a parameter you are sure exists on your release but is not listed, use zabbix_raw_api_call.
searchWildcardsEnabledNoIf true, enable * and ? wildcards in search patterns.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed11 schema fields changedv1.42.2
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
    • changedInput schema / properties / extra_params / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "additionalProperties": true,
      -    "type": "object"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "propertyNames": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "editable",
      +        "excludeSearch",
      +        "preservekeys",
      +        "startSearch",
      +        "selectUserGroups",
      +        "selectUsers",
      +        "selectWidgets"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / extra_params / description
      Previous value: -"Other native dashboard.get parameters, merged into the request as-is. Sub-object selects (value 'extend', 'count' or a list of property names): selectPages (6.0+), selectUserGroups, selectUsers. Any other key is refused here, because Zabbix would silently ignore it. For a parameter you are sure exists on your release but is not listed, use zabbix_raw_api_call."New value: +"Other native dashboard.get parameters, merged into the request as-is. Sub-object selects (value 'extend', 'count' or a list of property names): selectUserGroups, selectUsers. Any other key is refused here, because Zabbix would silently ignore it. For a parameter you are sure exists on your release but is not listed, use zabbix_raw_api_call."
    • changedInput schema / properties / filter / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "additionalProperties": true,
      -    "type": "object"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "propertyNames": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "auto_start",
      +        "dashboardid",
      +        "display_period",
      +        "name",
      +        "private",
      +        "userid"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / output / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "enum": [
      +      "extend",
      +      "count"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "items": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "auto_start",
      +        "dashboardid",
      +        "display_period",
      +        "name",
      +        "private",
      +        "userid"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "minItems": 1,
      +    "type": "array"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / output / description
      Previous value: -"Properties of the dashboard object to return. Pass 'extend' for all, 'count' for the number of matches only, or a comma-separated list of property names. Default when omitted: dashboardid, name. Properties: auto_start (6.0+), dashboardid, display_period (6.0+), name, private, userid."New value: +"Properties of the dashboard object to return. Pass 'extend' for all, 'count' for the number of matches only, or a list of property names. Default when omitted: dashboardid, name. Properties: auto_start (6.0+), dashboardid, display_period (6.0+), name, private, userid."
    • changedInput schema / properties / search / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "additionalProperties": true,
      -    "type": "object"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "propertyNames": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "name"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / sortfield / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "enum": [
      +      "dashboardid",
      +      "name"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "items": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "dashboardid",
      +        "name"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "minItems": 1,
      +    "type": "array"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / sortfield / description
      Previous value: -"Sort by one or more of: dashboardid (comma-separated for several; pair with 'sortorder'). No other property is sortable."New value: +"Sort by one or more of: dashboardid, name (a list for several; pair with 'sortorder'). No other property is sortable."
    • changedInput schema / properties / sortorder / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "enum": [
      +      "ASC",
      +      "DESC"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "items": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "ASC",
      +        "DESC"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "minItems": 1,
      +    "type": "array"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -{
      -  "properties": {
      -    "result": {
      -      "title": "Result",
      -      "type": "string"
      -    }
      -  },
      -  "required": [
      -    "result"
      -  ],
      -  "title": "dashboard_getOutput",
      -  "type": "object"
      -}New value: +null
  2. First observedv1.41.0

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds that related objects (pages, widgets, sharing) are only included on request, which is useful behavior beyond the annotations, but it says nothing about result volume, pagination/limit interaction, or the default field subset returned when 'output' is omitted.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three sentences, front-loaded with the verb and resource, with no repetition of schema detail. The middle sentence about dashboards being the primary visualization surface is mildly tutorial in tone but does orient an agent unfamiliar with Zabbix, so it mostly earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a 14-parameter, no-output-schema read tool, the description covers the core intent and the two most important shaping knobs (output, select*), but leaves sorting, limiting, count modes, and the shape of the returned dashboard objects to the schema. It is adequate but not thorough given the parameter count.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3 and the schema already documents limit, filter, output, search, sort, and the select options in detail. The description's only added value is pointing at 'output' and the select parameters, and its phrase 'selectPages / selectUsers / selectUserGroups in the filter' is imprecise since these are top-level parameters, not filter keys.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb and resource ('Retrieve dashboards with their widgets, pages, and user/group sharing settings') and briefly defines what a dashboard is in Zabbix. It does not, however, distinguish this tool from the very similar templatedashboard_get or hostdashboard_get siblings, so the agent gets no signal about which dashboard flavor this returns.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives guidance on how to shape the request ('Use the output parameter... and selectPages / selectUsers / selectUserGroups in the filter to include related objects'), which is a usage hint rather than a when-to-use rule. It never states when to prefer this over templatedashboard_get or hostdashboard_get, and never mentions the sibling for unfiltered raw API access, so the selection logic is only implicit.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.