Search traces using TraceQL query builder
Inspired by PromQL and LogQL, TraceQL is a query language designed for selecting traces. TraceQL provides a method for formulating precise queries so you can zoom in to the data you need. Query results are returned faster because the queries limit what is searched.
To learn more about how to query by TraceQL, refer to the TraceQL documentation.
The TraceQL query builder, located on the Explore > Query type > Search in Grafana, provides drop-downs and text fields to help you write a query.
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Enable Search with the query builder
This feature is automatically available in Grafana 10 (and newer) and Grafana Cloud.
To enable the TraceQL query builder in self-hosted Grafana through version 10.1, enable the traceqlSearch feature toggle.
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