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templatedashboard_get

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Retrieve dashboards defined on Zabbix templates and filter them by template or dashboard IDs to standardize monitoring views across linked hosts.

Instructions

Retrieve dashboards that belong to templates. Template dashboards are defined on templates and automatically appear on hosts linked to those templates. This is useful for standardising monitoring views across many hosts. Filter by templateids to find dashboards belonging to specific templates, or by dashboardids for direct lookup.

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 (6.0+), display_period (6.0+), name (6.0+), templateid (6.0+), uuid (6.0+). Text properties cannot be filtered; use 'search' for them.
outputNoProperties of the templatedashboard 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, templateid. Properties: auto_start (6.0+), dashboardid (6.0+), display_period (6.0+), name (6.0+), templateid (6.0+), uuid (6.0+).
searchNoReturn results whose string properties contain the given pattern (case-insensitive; '*' is a wildcard when searchWildcardsEnabled is true). Example: {"name": "web"}. Keys: name (6.0+), uuid (6.0+).
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).
templateidsNoReturn only dashboards that belong to the given templates.
dashboardidsNoReturn only template dashboards with the given IDs.
extra_paramsNoOther native templatedashboard.get parameters, merged into the request as-is. Parameters: groupCount. Switches (true turns one on, false is the same as leaving it out): groupCount. groupCount goes with output='count': the count is then split by the ID filters the method groups by (hostids, groupids ...), one row per ID with 'rowscount'; a single row without such a filter. Sub-object selects (value 'extend', 'count' or a list of property names): selectPages (6.0+). 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",
      +        "groupCount",
      +        "selectPages"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / extra_params / description
      Previous value: -"Other native templatedashboard.get parameters, merged into the request as-is. Sub-object selects (value 'extend', 'count' or a list of property names): selectPages (6.0+). 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 templatedashboard.get parameters, merged into the request as-is. Parameters: groupCount. Switches (true turns one on, false is the same as leaving it out): groupCount. groupCount goes with output='count': the count is then split by the ID filters the method groups by (hostids, groupids ...), one row per ID with 'rowscount'; a single row without such a filter. Sub-object selects (value 'extend', 'count' or a list of property names): selectPages (6.0+). 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",
      +        "templateid",
      +        "uuid"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "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",
      +        "templateid",
      +        "uuid"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "minItems": 1,
      +    "type": "array"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / output / description
      Previous value: -"Properties of the templatedashboard 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, templateid. Properties: auto_start (6.0+), dashboardid (6.0+), display_period (6.0+), name (6.0+), templateid (6.0+), uuid (6.0+)."New value: +"Properties of the templatedashboard 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, templateid. Properties: auto_start (6.0+), dashboardid (6.0+), display_period (6.0+), name (6.0+), templateid (6.0+), uuid (6.0+)."
    • changedInput schema / properties / search / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "additionalProperties": true,
      -    "type": "object"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "propertyNames": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "name",
      +        "uuid"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "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, name (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": "templatedashboard_getOutput",
      -  "type": "object"
      -}New value: +null
  2. First observedv1.41.0

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so safety is covered. The description adds real domain behavior beyond that: template dashboards are defined on templates and automatically appear on hosts, implying these are inherited rather than standalone objects. It says nothing about pagination, default result limits, or what a result row looks like.

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?

Four short sentences, front-loaded with the core definition, then domain context, then the two primary filters. No filler or repetition, though the third sentence is motivational rather than operational.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a 14-parameter read tool whose schema is fully described and which has no output schema, the description supplies the missing conceptual layer: what a template dashboard is and why it exists. Pagination and return-shape details are the only notable omissions, and those are largely handled by the schema's limit/output descriptions.

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 every one of the 14 parameters is already documented in the schema. The description restates the purpose of templateids and dashboardids but adds no syntax, ID format, or interaction detail (e.g. how they combine with filter) beyond what the schema provides. Baseline 3 applies.

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 that belong to templates') and explains the domain concept that these dashboards are defined on templates and inherited by linked hosts. This distinguishes it in substance from dashboard_get and hostdashboard_get, though it never names those siblings explicitly.

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?

Gives positive guidance on how to query ('Filter by templateids ... or by dashboardids for direct lookup') and a rationale ('useful for standardising monitoring views'). It does not say when to prefer dashboard_get or hostdashboard_get instead, so the agent must infer the boundary from the sibling names.

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