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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

ColumnDescription
NameCI display name
SourceSource system (e.g., kubernetes, proxmox)
TypeFull CI type (e.g., kubernetes.pod)
Last SeenWhen the CI was last discovered
Created AtWhen the CI was first seen

Hidden by Default

ColumnDescription
ScopeCluster or scope label
CI KeyUnique key within the source
StatusLifecycle status (active, inactive, archived)
IP AddressesAssociated IP addresses
Updated AtLast 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

FieldAliasesTypeDescription
name-stringCI display name
ci_typetypestringFull CI type (e.g., kubernetes.pod)
source-stringSource system (e.g., kubernetes)
namespace-stringK8s namespace or scope
scope_id-stringScope identifier
status-stringLifecycle status: active, inactive, archived
created_atcreateddateCreation timestamp
updated_atupdated, changeddateLast update timestamp
last_seen-dateLast discovery timestamp
ip-stringIP address
fqdnhostname, hostnames, fqdnsstringDNS names
has-specialHas relationship type
related-specialRelated to CI type

Operators

OperatorShortcutDescription
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 names

Quick 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.

  • Saved Views - Save and recall frequently used filter configurations
  • CI Details - Detailed view for individual configuration items
  • Change History - Track configuration changes over time