External filters

External filters in Sumboard provide a versatile option for incorporating data from external sources into your dashboard. Unlike default and custom filters, which rely on a predefined UI, external filters enable you to integrate data from external sources such as APIs or databases directly into your dashboard filtering options with a custom UI.

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Refer to Embed dashboards with your application filters section for detailed implementation instructions.

Adding an external filter

To add an external filter navigate to Filters section. Click on the Add a filter button.

In the modal that opens you have to specify:

• Filter name: Enter a descriptive name. It will be the filter label and it can be overriden on the dashboard level.
• Filter type: Choose the appropriate filter type.
• Filter key: Specify the filter key, which is used in the query to apply the filter to specific charts. This ensures that the aggregation filter is applied correctly to the data.
• Default value: Define the default values. These values determine the initial state of the filter when the dashboard is loaded. You can override the default value on the dashboard level if needed.