@cryptotaxi247 / netdata-1 / commits / ce20d93ca

Rename Top tab to Live tab across all documentation (#21872)

Shyam Sreevalsan committed Mar 3, 2026 at 15:41 UTC ce20d93cae57cb93f4b5581fe2514d52caa6306c
39 files changed +56 -56
docs/.map/map.yaml
+3 -3
@@ -727,9 +727,9 @@ sidebar:
727 edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/docs/dashboards-and-charts/nodes-tab.md
728 description: See charts from all your nodes in one pane of glass, then dive in to embedded dashboards for granular troubleshooting of ongoing issues.
729 - meta:
730 - label: Top
731 - edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/docs/dashboards-and-charts/top-tab.md
732 - description: Instructions on how to use Functions
730 + label: Live
731 + edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/docs/dashboards-and-charts/live-tab.md
732 + description: Access live information from monitored nodes through Netdata Functions
733 - meta:
734 label: Theme
735 edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/docs/dashboards-and-charts/themes.md
docs/dashboards-and-charts/README.md
+1 -1
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ The Netdata dashboard consists of the following main sections:
19 - [Nodes Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/nodes-tab.md)
20 - [Netdata Charts](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/netdata-charts.md)
21 - [Metrics Tab and Single Node Tabs](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/metrics-tab-and-single-node-tabs.md)
22 -- [Top Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/top-tab.md)
22 +- [Live Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/live-tab.md)
23 - [Logs Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/logs-tab.md)
24 - [Dashboards Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/dashboards-tab.md)
25 - [Alerts Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/alerts-tab.md)
docs/dashboards-and-charts/live-tab.md renamed
+8 -8
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
1 -# Top Tab
1 +# Live Tab
2
3 -The **Top tab** gives you access to [Netdata Functions](/docs/top-monitoring-netdata-functions.md) that can be executed on any node running the Netdata Agent. These specialized routines, provided by various collectors, offer enhanced insights and allow you to trigger specific actions directly on the monitored node.
3 +The **Live tab** gives you real-time access to [Netdata Functions](/docs/top-monitoring-netdata-functions.md) that can be executed on any node running the Netdata Agent. These specialized routines, provided by various collectors, deliver live information from your monitored nodes—including database monitoring functions, network topology maps, process explorers, and more.
4
5 You can **use these Functions to**:
6
@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@ You can also execute a Function from the [Nodes tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts
15
16 :::note
17
18 -If you receive an error saying that your node can’t execute Functions, check the [prerequisites](/docs/top-monitoring-netdata-functions.md) to ensure your node is configured properly.
18 +If you receive an error saying that your node can't execute Functions, check the [prerequisites](/docs/top-monitoring-netdata-functions.md) to ensure your node is configured properly.
19
20 :::
21
22 -## Top Tab Structure Overview
22 +## Live Tab Structure Overview
23
24 ```mermaid
25 flowchart TD
@@ -42,13 +42,13 @@ flowchart TD
42
43 :::tip
44
45 -The diagram above shows how Function selection and execution work in the Top tab, helping you visualize the flow from choosing a Function to viewing the results.
45 +The diagram above shows how Function selection and execution work in the Live tab, helping you visualize the flow from choosing a Function to viewing the results.
46
47 :::
48
49 -## Top Tab View
49 +## Live Tab View
50
51 -The main view of the Top tab provides two elements, depending on the selected Function:
51 +The main view of the Live tab provides two elements, depending on the selected Function:
52
53 | Element | Description |
54 |-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ You can control the data refresh and update settings in the top right-hand corne
66
67 ## Functions Bar
68
69 -The **Functions bar**, located on the right-hand side of the Top tab, lets you select which Function to run, on which node, and apply filtering where available.
69 +The **Functions bar**, located on the right-hand side of the Live tab, lets you select which Function to run, on which node, and apply filtering where available.
70
71 | Option | Description |
72 |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
docs/functions/databases.md
+1 -1
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
2
3 ## Overview
4
5 -Database query functions provide deep visibility into SQL and NoSQL database performance through Netdata's Top tab. They help you identify problematic queries, detect deadlocks, and understand error patterns—all from the Netdata dashboard.
5 +Database query functions provide deep visibility into SQL and NoSQL database performance through Netdata's Live tab. They help you identify problematic queries, detect deadlocks, and understand error patterns—all from the Netdata dashboard.
6
7 | Capability | Description |
8 |------------|-------------|
docs/netdata-oss-limitations.md
+1 -1
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Without authentication, anyone who can reach the Netdata dashboard could access
37 | Multi-node views | 5 nodes | 5 nodes | Unlimited |
38 | Custom dashboards | 1 per agent | 1 per room | Unlimited |
39
40 -### Functions (Top Tab)
40 +### Functions (Live Tab)
41
42 Functions provide on-demand, detailed information beyond standard metrics.
43
docs/observability-centralization-points/metrics-centralization-points/replication-of-past-samples.md
+1 -1
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ You can monitor how replication is progressing through both your dashboard and A
117
118 ### Dashboard Monitoring
119
120 -Check your replication progress right in your dashboard using the Netdata Function `Netdata-streaming`, under the `Top` tab.
120 +Check your replication progress right in your dashboard using the Netdata Function `Netdata-streaming`, under the `Live` tab.
121
122 ### API Monitoring
123
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/clickhouse/integrations/clickhouse.md
+1 -1
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ Metrics:
172
173 ## Functions
174
175 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
175 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
176
177
178 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/clickhouse/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ modules:
269 link: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/blob/master/src/health/health.d/clickhouse.conf
270 functions:
271 description: |
272 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
272 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
273 list:
274 - id: top-queries
275 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/cockroachdb/integrations/cockroachdb.md
+1 -1
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ Metrics:
136
137 ## Functions
138
139 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
139 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
140
141
142 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/cockroachdb/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -272,7 +272,7 @@ modules:
272 link: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/blob/master/src/health/health.d/cockroachdb.conf
273 functions:
274 description: |
275 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
275 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
276 list:
277 - id: top-queries
278 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/couchbase/integrations/couchbase.md
+1 -1
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Metrics:
76
77 ## Functions
78
79 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
79 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
80
81
82 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/couchbase/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ modules:
208 alerts: []
209 functions:
210 description: |
211 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
211 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
212 list:
213 - id: top-queries
214 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/elasticsearch/integrations/elasticsearch.md
+1 -1
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ Metrics:
172
173 ## Functions
174
175 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
175 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
176
177
178 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/elasticsearch/integrations/opensearch.md
+1 -1
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ Metrics:
172
173 ## Functions
174
175 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
175 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
176
177
178 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/elasticsearch/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ modules:
294 info: node index $label:index health status is red.
295 functions:
296 description: |
297 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
297 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
298 list:
299 - id: top-queries
300 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/mongodb/integrations/mongodb.md
+1 -1
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ Metrics:
206
207 ## Functions
208
209 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
209 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
210
211
212 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/mongodb/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ modules:
182 alerts: []
183 functions:
184 description: |
185 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
185 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
186 list:
187 - id: top-queries
188 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/mssql/integrations/microsoft_sql_server.md
+1 -1
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@ Metrics:
241
242 ## Functions
243
244 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
244 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
245
246
247 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/mssql/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ modules:
279 alerts: []
280 functions:
281 description: |
282 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
282 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
283 list:
284 - id: top-queries
285 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/mysql/integrations/mariadb.md
+1 -1
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ Metrics:
189
190 ## Functions
191
192 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
192 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
193
194
195 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/mysql/integrations/mysql.md
+1 -1
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ Metrics:
189
190 ## Functions
191
192 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
192 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
193
194
195 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/mysql/integrations/percona_mysql.md
+1 -1
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ Metrics:
189
190 ## Functions
191
192 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
192 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
193
194
195 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/mysql/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ modules:
288 link: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/blob/master/src/health/health.d/mysql.conf
289 functions:
290 description: |
291 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
291 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
292 list:
293 - id: top-queries
294 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/oracledb/integrations/oracle_db.md
+1 -1
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ Metrics:
137
138 ## Functions
139
140 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
140 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
141
142
143 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/oracledb/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ modules:
177 alerts: []
178 functions:
179 description: |
180 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
180 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
181 list:
182 - id: top-queries
183 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/postgres/integrations/postgresql.md
+1 -1
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ Metrics:
233
234 ## Functions
235
236 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
236 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
237
238
239 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/postgres/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ modules:
240 link: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/blob/master/src/health/health.d/postgres.conf
241 functions:
242 description: |
243 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
243 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
244 list:
245 - id: top-queries
246 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/proxysql/integrations/proxysql.md
+1 -1
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ Metrics:
170
171 ## Functions
172
173 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
173 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
174
175
176 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/proxysql/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ modules:
140 link: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/blob/master/src/health/health.d/proxysql.conf
141 functions:
142 description: |
143 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
143 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
144 list:
145 - id: top-queries
146 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/redis/integrations/redis.md
+1 -1
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Metrics:
108
109 ## Functions
110
111 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
111 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
112
113
114 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/redis/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ modules:
202 info: time elapsed since the link between master and slave is down
203 functions:
204 description: |
205 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
205 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
206 list:
207 - id: top-queries
208 name: Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/rethinkdb/integrations/rethinkdb.md
+1 -1
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ Metrics:
98
99 ## Functions
100
101 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
101 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
102
103
104 ### Running Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/rethinkdb/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ modules:
145 alerts: []
146 functions:
147 description: |
148 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
148 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
149 list:
150 - id: running-queries
151 name: Running Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/snmp/integrations/snmp_devices.md
+1 -1
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ If `ping.enabled` is true, ICMP latency/packet-loss charts are also provided (or
126
127 ## Functions
128
129 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
129 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
130
131
132 ### Network Interfaces
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/snmp/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ modules:
484 alerts: []
485 functions:
486 description: |
487 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
487 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
488 list:
489 - id: interfaces
490 name: Network Interfaces
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/sql/integrations/sql_databases_generic.md
+5 -5
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ To see what a specific job collects, open that job's dashboard in Netdata
29 and inspect the charts and dimensions it created.
30
31 Jobs can also define **functions** that provide interactive table views in
32 -Netdata's Top tab. A job can have metrics only, functions only, or both.
32 +Netdata's Live tab. A job can have metrics only, functions only, or both.
33
34 :::tip
35
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ For each metric block you define, it executes the SQL query (inline or via
53 dimensions.
54
55 Additionally, you can define **functions** that expose SQL query results as
56 -interactive table views in Netdata's Top tab. Functions support filtering,
56 +interactive table views in Netdata's Live tab. Functions support filtering,
57 sorting, and searching without creating persistent metrics.
58
59 ### Result Processing Modes
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ interactive table views in Netdata's **Top** tab. Functions are configured per j
117 in the `functions` section of the job configuration. Since functions are entirely
118 user-defined, no predefined functions are listed here.
119
120 -In the Top tab, functions appear in a hierarchical menu:
120 +In the Live tab, functions appear in a hierarchical menu:
121
122 ```
123 Databases
@@ -272,7 +272,7 @@ metrics:
272 # Set function_only: true if this job only provides functions (no metrics).
273 function_only: <true|false> # OPTIONAL. Default: false.
274
275 -# Expose SQL queries as interactive table views in Netdata's Top tab.
275 +# Expose SQL queries as interactive table views in Netdata's Live tab.
276 functions:
277 - id: <function_id> # REQUIRED. Unique identifier.
278 name: <display_name> # OPTIONAL. Derived from id if not set.
@@ -307,7 +307,7 @@ functions:
307 | **Labels** | static_labels | A map of static labels added to every chart created by this job. Useful for tagging charts with environment, region, or role. | {} | no |
308 | **Queries & Metrics** | queries | A list of reusable queries. Metric blocks can reference these via `query_ref` to avoid repeating SQL. See [Configuration Structure](#configuration) for details. | [] | no |
309 | | metrics | A list of metric blocks. Each block defines how a query is executed and how its result is transformed into one or more charts. See [Configuration Structure](#configuration) for details. | [] | no |
310 -| **Functions** | functions | A list of SQL functions exposed as interactive table views in Netdata's Top tab. Each function runs a SQL query and displays results in a filterable, sortable table. See [Functions](#functions) for details. | [] | no |
310 +| **Functions** | functions | A list of SQL functions exposed as interactive table views in Netdata's Live tab. Each function runs a SQL query and displays results in a filterable, sortable table. See [Functions](#functions) for details. | [] | no |
311 | | functions[].id | Unique identifier for this function. | | yes |
312 | | functions[].name | Display name shown in the UI. Auto-derived from ID if not set. | | no |
313 | | functions[].description | Help text shown in the UI. | | no |
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/sql/metadata.yaml
+5 -5
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ modules:
41 and inspect the charts and dimensions it created.
42
43 Jobs can also define **functions** that provide interactive table views in
44 - Netdata's Top tab. A job can have metrics only, functions only, or both.
44 + Netdata's Live tab. A job can have metrics only, functions only, or both.
45
46 :::tip
47
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ modules:
64 dimensions.
65
66 Additionally, you can define **functions** that expose SQL query results as
67 - interactive table views in Netdata's Top tab. Functions support filtering,
67 + interactive table views in Netdata's Live tab. Functions support filtering,
68 sorting, and searching without creating persistent metrics.
69
70 ### Result Processing Modes
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ modules:
215 # Set function_only: true if this job only provides functions (no metrics).
216 function_only: <true|false> # OPTIONAL. Default: false.
217
218 - # Expose SQL queries as interactive table views in Netdata's Top tab.
218 + # Expose SQL queries as interactive table views in Netdata's Live tab.
219 functions:
220 - id: <function_id> # REQUIRED. Unique identifier.
221 name: <display_name> # OPTIONAL. Derived from id if not set.
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ modules:
294
295 - name: functions
296 description: >
297 - A list of SQL functions exposed as interactive table views in Netdata's Top tab.
297 + A list of SQL functions exposed as interactive table views in Netdata's Live tab.
298 Each function runs a SQL query and displays results in a filterable, sortable table.
299 See [Functions](#functions) for details.
300 default_value: "[]"
@@ -711,7 +711,7 @@ modules:
711 in the `functions` section of the job configuration. Since functions are entirely
712 user-defined, no predefined functions are listed here.
713
714 - In the Top tab, functions appear in a hierarchical menu:
714 + In the Live tab, functions appear in a hierarchical menu:
715
716 ```
717 Databases
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/yugabytedb/integrations/yugabytedb.md
+1 -1
@@ -334,7 +334,7 @@ Metrics:
334
335 ## Functions
336
337 -This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
337 +This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
338
339
340 ### Top Queries
src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/yugabytedb/metadata.yaml
+1 -1
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ modules:
266 alerts: []
267 functions:
268 description: |
269 - This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Top tab.
269 + This collector exposes real-time functions for interactive troubleshooting in the Live tab.
270 list:
271 - id: top-queries
272 name: Top Queries