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Video plugin for Managed Grafana
The video plugin https://grafana.com/grafana/plugins/innius-video-panel/?tab=overview is currently unavailable on Azure Managed Grafana. This plugin would be incredibly useful for our dashboards and...
The Video plugin, commonly used in open-source Grafana, is not yet supported in Azure Managed Grafana because Azure Managed Grafana only allows a curated set of plugins that are vetted and maintained by Grafana Labs and Microsoft. These curated plugins are selected based on compatibility, security, and the value they add to Azure-managed environments.
Steps to Address This Issue:
- Request Plugin Support:
- Visit the https://feedback.azure.com/ or use Azure's official support channel.
- Submit a feature request asking Microsoft to include the Video plugin in Azure Managed Grafana.
- Highlight its popularity, extensive downloads, and the specific use cases it fulfills.
- Use Workarounds:
- Host Grafana Independently: If you need immediate access to this plugin, consider hosting Grafana on a virtual machine or Kubernetes cluster within your Azure environment. This way, you can freely install and use the Video plugin.
- Embed External Videos: Some users include external video links or embed codes using supported panels (e.g., "Text" panel in HTML mode) in Managed Grafana.
- Follow Plugin Updates:
- Keep an eye on the https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/release-notes to see if new plugins are added over time.
- Monitor the Grafana Labs and Azure forums for announcements about the Video plugin being incorporated.
By following these steps, you can address the unavailability of the Video plugin and ensure that your dashboards remain functional and informative.