dpm-finder
0dpm-finder is a tool for Grafana Professional Services that analyzes Prometheus metrics to identify which ones drive high Data Points per Minute (DPM). It provides a per-label breakdown to assist in optimizing Grafana Cloud costs.
000Updated 3w ago
Monitoring
Quick InstallView Source
$ npx skills add https://github.com/grafana/skills --skill dpm-finderOverview
About This Skill
dpm-finder is a Python script that retrieves all metrics from a Prometheus instance and calculates their data points per minute (DPM) rate using PromQL queries. It automatically filters out histogram/summary components, Grafana internal metrics, and metrics with aggregation rules, then identifies metrics exceeding a configurable DPM threshold. The tool operates in two modes: one-time execution that outputs results to CSV, JSON, text, or Prometheus exposition formats, or as a Prometheus exporter server exposing live DPM metrics. It includes detailed logging, Docker and Docker Compose support, and is designed specifically for Grafana Professional Services to help teams diagnose and control high-volume metric ingestion.
How to Use
Install using the command: `$ npx skills add https://github.com/grafana/skills --skill dpm-finder`
Use Cases
Optimize costs in Grafana Cloud by analyzing DPM
Break down metric performances by labels
Identify critical metrics for operational efficiency
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Setup & Installation
Quick Install
Terminal
$ npx skills add https://github.com/grafana/skills --skill dpm-finderAlternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/grafana-ps/dpm-finderRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
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