Yes, Grafana service can use open source and third-party plugins.
Explanation: Grafana is an open-source platform for monitoring, observability, and analytics. It has a rich ecosystem of plugins that extend its functionality. These plugins can be either open source or developed by third parties.
Open-source plugins are typically created and maintained by the Grafana community. They are free to use and can be easily installed from the Grafana plugin marketplace. For example, the "Prometheus" plugin allows Grafana to connect to Prometheus data sources and visualize metrics.
Third-party plugins are developed by external developers or companies and may require a license to use. They often provide additional features or integrations that are not available in the core Grafana platform. For instance, a third-party plugin might provide a custom visualization or support for a specific data source.
Using plugins in Grafana enhances its capabilities and enables users to customize the platform according to their specific needs.
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