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[DOCs] Add custom queries for MySQL (PMM-14502)#5610

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@catalinaadam catalinaadam commented Jul 7, 2026

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Summary

  • Adds a Running custom queries section to the MySQL connection guide, consistent with the existing PostgreSQL custom queries documentation
  • Covers configuration path, resolution directories, YAML format, a practical example, and metric types
  • Replaces the blog post as the primary reference (blog post link kept in Related topics)

What's documented

  • Directory path: /usr/local/percona/pmm/collectors/custom-queries/mysql
  • Three resolution tiers: high (5s), medium (10s), low (60s)
  • YAML query definition format with a real-world InnoDB index stats example
  • Metric types: GAUGE, COUNTER, LABEL, DURATION, DISCARD

Test plan

  • Verify the custom queries path is correct for the current PMM version
  • Confirm metric type list matches what mysqld_exporter actually supports
  • Check the InnoDB index stats example query runs on a live MySQL instance

Fixes: PMM-14502

@catalinaadam catalinaadam changed the title PMM-14502 Add custom queries documentation to MySQL connection guide [DOCs] Add custom queries for MySQL (PMM-14502) Jul 8, 2026
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