taosExplorer is a new visual component introduced in TDengine 3.0. It lets users manage time-series database clusters without writing SQL. It covers data browsing, cluster monitoring, stream processing configuration, data subscription management, data backup and synchronization, privilege configuration, and more.
Accessing taosExplorer
Default access URL: http://localhost:6060
Login credentials: username root, password taosdata. Password change is required on first login.
Main features
Overview page: Displays the cluster’s overall status, including service component counts, dnode host information, and the running state of each service component.
Data browser: Database management covers creating and dropping databases, modifying parameters, and viewing status. Table management covers browsing supertables and basic tables, viewing table schemas, and inspecting data content.
Stream processing configuration: Configure stream processing tasks through the UI. No manual SQL required.
Data subscription: Create and manage subscription relationships. Visually configure subscription conditions, monitor subscription status, and manage consumer groups.
Cluster management: Node management covers adding and removing dnodes, viewing status, and configuring parameters. User management covers creating and deleting users, configuring privileges, and managing IP whitelists.
Backup and recovery: Data export lets you select databases or tables, set conditions, and choose CSV or JSON format. Data import supports CSV import, visual field mapping, and progress monitoring.
Monitoring integration: Grafana dashboard integration. View monitoring panels directly in Explorer for a unified view of monitoring and operations.
Integration with Grafana
Configuration examples are provided for Grafana and Explorer, covering root_url, serve_from_sub_path, and allow_embedding settings, along with dashboard URL mappings for TDengine3 and taosX.
Usage scenarios
| Scenario | Applicable feature |
|---|---|
| Getting started | Create databases and tables visually |
| Daily operations | View data and cluster status |
| Privilege management | Configure user permissions visually |
| Monitoring and alerting | Grafana integration |
| Data migration | Import and export |
Summary
taosExplorer lowers the barrier to using TDengine in four ways:
- Complete everyday operations without SQL
- Intuitive display of cluster status
- Rich visualization capabilities
- Grafana monitoring integration
Even without SQL knowledge, you can manage a TDengine cluster through taosExplorer.
