Integrate Kibana with 500+ apps and services

To use Kibana integration in n8n, start by adding the HTTP Request node to your workflow canvas and authenticate it using a predefined credential type. This allows you to perform custom operations, without additional authentication setup. Once connected, you can make custom API calls to Kibana to query the data you need using the URLs you provide, for example: you can use the HTTP Request node to create records in Kibana by sending a POST request to the appropriate API endpoint with the necessary JSON payload. For updating records, a PATCH request can be used, specifying the document ID and the fields you wish to modify. To retrieve data, use a GET request with query parameters that align with your Kibana data structure, allowing you to filter the results as needed.

Yes, you need an API key with the necessary permissions to integrate Kibana with n8n. You will typically need to use the Kibana API docs to construct your request via the HTTP Request node. Ensure the API key has the appropriate access rights for the data and actions you want to automate within your workflows.

Definitely! n8n enables you to create workflows that combine Kibana with other apps and services. For instance, you can fetch data from Kibana, process it with other applications, and then send the transformed data back to Kibana or elsewhere. This flexibility allows for enhanced data visualizations and automated reporting. Integrating Kibana into your n8n workflows opens up a world of possibilities for data management and analysis.

Common use cases for Kibana automation include visualizing and analyzing data from various sources, creating dashboards that update in real-time based on incoming data, and automating alerts and notifications based on specific conditions within that data. Additionally, users can integrate workflows to streamline data processing and reporting. These integrations enhance operational efficiency and provide insights for better decision-making. With n8n, you can customize these workflows to fit your specific needs and extend them by adding other 400+ integrations or incorporating advanced AI logic.

n8n’s pricing model is designed to be both affordable and scalable, which is particularly beneficial when integrating with Kibana. Unlike other platforms that charge per operation or task, n8n charges only for full workflow executions. This means you can create complex workflows with Kibana, involving thousands of tasks or steps, without worrying about escalating costs. For example, if your Kibana workflows perform around 100k tasks, you could be paying $500+/month on other platforms, but with n8n's pro plan, you start at around $50. This approach allows you to scale your Kibana integrations efficiently while maintaining predictable costs.