Searching and Filtering Configuration Items
Find infrastructure CIs using structured search queries, quick filters, and column customization
The CI list page (/configuration-items) is the primary way to explore your infrastructure. Whether you need to find a specific pod by name, audit all CIs from a particular source, or identify resources created in the last week, the search and filtering system provides the tools to narrow down thousands of CIs to exactly what you need.
CI List View
The list adapts to your screen size to keep CI data readable at any resolution.
Desktop renders a resizable infinite-scroll table with draggable column borders and full column customization. Scroll down to load more results automatically without pagination.
Mobile switches to a card layout, displaying each CI as a compact card with key fields stacked vertically for touch-friendly browsing.
Default Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | CI display name |
| Source | Source system (e.g., kubernetes, proxmox) |
| Type | Full CI type (e.g., kubernetes.pod) |
| Last Seen | When the CI was last discovered |
| Created At | When the CI was first seen |
Hidden by Default
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Scope | Cluster or scope label |
| CI Key | Unique key within the source |
| Status | Lifecycle status (active, inactive, archived) |
| IP Addresses | Associated IP addresses |
| Updated At | Last configuration change timestamp |
Search Syntax
The search bar supports structured queries using field:operator:value format. Typing plain text without a field prefix performs a name search.
Known Fields
| Field | Aliases | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
name | - | string | CI display name |
ci_type | type | string | Full CI type (e.g., kubernetes.pod) |
source | - | string | Source system (e.g., kubernetes) |
namespace | - | string | K8s namespace or scope |
scope_id | - | string | Scope identifier |
status | - | string | Lifecycle status: active, inactive, archived |
created_at | created | date | Creation timestamp |
updated_at | updated, changed | date | Last update timestamp |
last_seen | - | date | Last discovery timestamp |
ip | - | string | IP address |
fqdn | hostname, hostnames, fqdns | string | DNS names |
has | - | special | Has relationship type |
related | - | special | Related to CI type |
Operators
| Operator | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
eq | = | Exact match |
ne | - | Not equal |
gt | > | Greater than |
gte | >= | Greater than or equal |
lt | < | Less than |
lte | <= | Less than or equal |
like | - | Case-sensitive pattern match (% wildcards) |
ilike | - | Case-insensitive pattern match |
in | - | Match any in list |
nin | - | Not in list |
null | - | Field is null |
notnull | - | Field is not null |
Example Queries
name:nginx # Find CIs with "nginx" in name
source:kubernetes # All Kubernetes CIs
type:pod # Abstract type (matches *.pod)
ci_type:eq:kubernetes.pod # Exact type match
created:>7d # Created more than 7 days ago
created:gte:2025-02-01 # Created on or after date
status:eq:active # Only active CIs
namespace:kube-system # Specific namespace
-source:kubernetes # Negation: exclude Kubernetes
name:like:%prod% # Pattern matching
ip:like:10.0% # IPs starting with 10.0
fqdn:notnull # CIs with DNS namesQuick Filter Bar
The quick filter bar sits below the search input and dynamically generates interactive chips based on your current data. Instead of memorizing field names and syntax, click a chip to apply or toggle a filter instantly.
- Source chips show each available source system with a CI count
- Type chips show the most common CI types in the current result set
- Date range presets offer quick time-based filters (last 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days)
- Clicking an active chip removes the filter; clicking an inactive chip applies it
- Chips update dynamically as you add or remove other filters
Column Customization
Click the column settings button to open the column customizer panel.
- Toggle visibility of any core column by checking or unchecking it
- Discover attribute columns from CI data fields that are not shown by default
- Attributes are sorted by usage frequency so the most commonly populated fields appear first
- Search for specific columns by name when the list is long
- Reset to defaults restores the original column set and ordering
Sorting
Click any column header to sort by that column. Click again to reverse the sort direction. A sort indicator arrow shows the current sort column and direction.
The default sort order is chronological with the newest CIs first (sorted by creation date descending).
CSV Export
Click the export button to download the current filtered and sorted view as a CSV file. The export respects all active filters, sort order, and visible columns, so what you see in the table is what you get in the file.
URL State
All view state persists in the URL query string:
- Search query and active filters
- Sort column and direction
- Visible columns and their order
This means you can share a filtered view by copying the URL and sending it to a colleague. Bookmarking a URL preserves the exact view for quick access later. Navigating back with the browser button restores the previous filter state.
Related Documentation
- Saved Views - Save and recall frequently used filter configurations
- CI Details - Detailed view for individual configuration items
- Change History - Track configuration changes over time
Dashboard Overview
Understanding the Parascope landing page, its widgets, and how to use them for infrastructure visibility
CI Details: Understanding Configuration Item Detail Pages
Explore the full detail view for any configuration item including configuration, relationships, change history, and operational metrics