# ENLYZE API

The ENLYZE API data source (powered by the Infinity plugin) provides direct access to API endpoints. You'll learn to query production data, OEE metrics, and variables via REST requests.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Introduction</strong><br>Set up the ENLYZE API data source and run your first query</td><td><a href="https://4261006941-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSNEuiyRRKwuqtIcaEt45%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-493cb885604fee70e204dcfdd6e457560fbcab1a%2Fgrafana-api-hero-01.png?alt=media">grafana-api-hero-01.png</a></td><td><a href="advanced-api/01-introduction">01-introduction</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Querying the ENLYZE API</strong><br>POST requests, JSONPath, and production runs</td><td><a href="https://4261006941-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSNEuiyRRKwuqtIcaEt45%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3b2ba9ea5161e1ee8fc0e188043d4c00c7658258%2Fgrafana-api-queries-hero-01.png?alt=media">grafana-api-queries-hero-01.png</a></td><td><a href="advanced-api/02-api-queries">02-api-queries</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Working with Variables</strong><br>Create dropdown filters for sites and machines</td><td><a href="https://4261006941-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSNEuiyRRKwuqtIcaEt45%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-21ed7897e7f44dbb3e71bcadac861ace5eeeea5a%2Fgrafana-var-hero-01.png?alt=media">grafana-var-hero-01.png</a></td><td><a href="advanced-api/03-variables">03-variables</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Advanced Variables</strong><br>Chained variables, repeat panels, and JSONata</td><td><a href="https://4261006941-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSNEuiyRRKwuqtIcaEt45%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1d02cb6435c4484ea403b77ede8746ea9a41e15a%2Fgrafana-var-adv-hero-01.png?alt=media">grafana-var-adv-hero-01.png</a></td><td><a href="advanced-api/03b-advanced-variables">03b-advanced-variables</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Next steps

Once you've mastered the API basics, build [Production Dashboards](https://docs.enlyze.com/en/integrations/grafana/production-dashboards) for real-world use cases.