Manage InfluxDB 3 plugins with InfluxDB 3 Explorer

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Each plugin can define one or more triggers—rules that specify when the plugin should execute. Triggers are typically based on conditions such as data arriving in a specific table or matching certain criteria.

• Data writes - Process and transform data as it enters the database
• Scheduled events - Run code at defined intervals or specific times
• HTTP requests - Expose custom API endpoints that execute your code

When a trigger condition is met, InfluxDB 3 automatically runs the associated plugin code. This enables real-time data processing, enrichment, or alerting without manual intervention. Use the InfluxDB 3 Explorer UI to enable, disable, or configure triggers for each plugin.

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• View installed plugins
  • Filter installed plugins
• Enable or disable a plugin
• View Plugin Logs
• Edit a plugin
• Delete a plugin
• Use the Plugin Library

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View installed plugins

To view plugins installed in your InfluxDB 3 server, navigate to Manage Plugins > Overview.

1. Navigate to the Manage Plugins > Overview section in the left sidebar.
2. All installed plugins are listed under the All Plugins tab.

Filter installed plugins

To filter installed plugins by state, use the top tabs to filter by:

• All Plugins
• Running
• Stopped
• Errors

You can also use the search bar to filter by plugin name.

Enable or disable a plugin

1. In the plugin list, locate the desired plugin.

   • If the plugin is currently running (enabled), click {{< icon "pause" >}} to disable the plugin.
   • If the plugin is currently stopped (disabled), click the {{< icon "play" >}} button to enable the plugin.

View plugin logs

1. In the plugin list, locate the desired plugin.
2. Click Logs to view the most recent logs output by the plugin.
3. To view more log entries, click View More.
4. To export the logs, click Export.

Edit a plugin

1. In the plugin list, locate the desired plugin.
2. Click Edit.
3. Edit the plugins settings.
4. Click Save.

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Editing a plugin removes and recreates the plugin

When editing an InfluxDB 3 plugin, InfluxDB 3 Explorer removes and recreates the plugin using the updated settings.

Delete a plugin

1. In the plugin list, locate the desired plugin.
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3. Confirm that you want to delete the plugin.

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