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Metrics API v2

Get all

Get an overview of all metrics available in your environment.

Get description

Get the full descriptor of a metric.

Read data points

Get data points from metrics you need.

For each metric you can get either one aggregated data point of a list of data points.

Select the data you need

The Metrics API is a flexible instrument for obtaining data. Learn how to use metric selector transformations to fine-tune the scope of data you're reading.

Modify data on read

In addition to transforming your metric, you can perform simple arithmetic operations right in your query. Learn how to use metric expressions to modify the data you're reading.

Ingest custom metrics

Push custom data points to Dynatrace.

Delete custom metric

Delete a custom metric you no longer need.

Related topics
  • Built-in metrics

    Explore the complete list of built-in Dynatrace metrics.

  • Extend metric observability

    Learn how to extend metric observability in Dynatrace.

  • Metric units API

    Learn about units that Dynatrace metrics use via the Dynatrace API.