How to install grafana plugins? [closed]

Question

I have installed grafana using helm chart.I wanted to add pie chart plugin.So installed grafana plugin with command kubectl exec -it kube-prometheus-stack-chart-grafana-9dc44fc4b-ndbpt -n syg-monitoring -c grafana grafana-cli plugins install grafana-piechart-panel so its installed.

installed from: https://grafana.com/api/plugins/grafana-piechart-panel/versions/1.6.1/download
into: /var/lib/grafana/plugins

✔ Installed grafana-piechart-panel successfully 

But whenever i visit my dashboard, unable to see plugin. Is there any addintional things to done ? please guide. any help will be appreciated.

Answer 1

You will need to run service grafana-server restart.

If you're using this grafana helm chart, you might as well just add the plugins you need in the plugins parameter. See this

This will help you in automating stuff and not rely on manual kubectl exec runs post chart installation.