> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Wazuh Dashboard Plugins Documentation > OpenSearch Dashboards plugins for security monitoring, threat detection, compliance management, and endpoint visibility # Security monitoring for OpenSearch Dashboards Comprehensive plugins for threat detection, compliance management, and endpoint visibility. Monitor security events, detect vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance across your infrastructure. [Get started](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/quickstart.md) [API reference](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/api/overview.md) 
  import \{ WazuhPlugin } from 'wazuh';

                // Initialize security monitoring
                const wazuh = new WazuhPlugin(\{
                securityModules: \[
                  'threat-hunting',
                  'file-integrity',
                  'vulnerability-detection'
                ],
                compliance: \['pci-dss', 'gdpr']
                });

                // Start monitoring
                await wazuh.start();
## Quick start Get up and running with Wazuh Dashboard Plugins in minutes **1. Install the plugins** Install Wazuh Dashboard Plugins compatible with your OpenSearch Dashboards version. The plugins are distributed as part of the Wazuh platform or can be built from source. ```bash theme={null} # Download the plugin package wget https://packages.wazuh.com/wazuhapp/wazuhapp-5.0.0-3.5.0.zip # Install the plugin /usr/share/wazuh-dashboard/bin/opensearch-dashboards-plugin install file:///path/to/wazuhapp-5.0.0-3.5.0.zip ``` > [!NOTE] > > Ensure your OpenSearch Dashboards version matches the plugin compatibility requirements. See the [compatibility](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/compatibility.md) page for version mappings. **2. Configure the Wazuh API connection** Configure the connection to your Wazuh server API in the OpenSearch Dashboards settings. You can add multiple API hosts for high availability. ```yaml opensearch_dashboards.yml theme={null} wazuh.hosts: - production: url: https://wazuh-api.example.com port: 55000 username: wazuh-admin password: wazuh-password run_as: false ``` > [!TIP] > > Enable `run_as` mode to allow users to authenticate with their own Wazuh credentials instead of using a shared API user. **3. Access the dashboard** Restart OpenSearch Dashboards and navigate to the Wazuh application. The plugins will initialize the required index patterns and health checks automatically. ```bash theme={null} systemctl restart wazuh-dashboard ``` Open your browser and go to `https://your-dashboard-url/app/wazuh`. You'll see the main dashboard with agent overview, security events, and threat hunting capabilities. **4. Deploy your first agent** Deploy a Wazuh agent to start monitoring endpoints. Agents collect security data and send it to the Wazuh server for analysis. ```bash Linux theme={null} curl -s https://packages.wazuh.com/key/GPG-KEY-WAZUH | gpg --no-default-keyring --keyring gnupg-ring:/usr/share/keyrings/wazuh.gpg --import && chmod 644 /usr/share/keyrings/wazuh.gpg echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/wazuh.gpg] https://packages.wazuh.com/4.x/apt/ stable main" | tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wazuh.list apt-get update apt-get install wazuh-agent ``` Once the agent is registered and connected, you'll see it in the Agents section of the dashboard with real-time monitoring data. ## Explore by topic Dive into specific areas of security monitoring and compliance > **[Threat hunting](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/modules/threat-hunting.md)** > > Browse security alerts, identify threats, and investigate incidents across your infrastructure > **[File integrity monitoring](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/modules/file-integrity-monitoring.md)** > > Track changes to critical files, including permissions, content, ownership, and attributes > **[Vulnerability detection](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/modules/vulnerability-detection.md)** > > Discover applications affected by known vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation > **[Compliance monitoring](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/compliance/overview.md)** > > Maintain compliance with PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, and TSC frameworks > **[Cloud integrations](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/cloud/overview.md)** > > Monitor AWS, GCP, Azure, Office 365, and GitHub for security events and misconfigurations > **[Agent management](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/agents/overview.md)** > > Deploy, configure, and monitor Wazuh agents across your endpoint infrastructure ## Key features Everything you need for comprehensive security monitoring ### Real-time threat detection Monitor security events in real-time with advanced correlation rules and MITRE ATT\&CK mapping ### Compliance automation Automated compliance reporting for regulatory frameworks with customizable dashboards ### Cloud-native monitoring Native integrations with AWS, GCP, Azure, and other cloud providers for comprehensive visibility ### Developer-friendly API Comprehensive plugin architecture with React components and RESTful API integration ## Resources Everything you need to get started and stay informed ### [GitHub repository](https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins) View source code, report issues, and contribute to development View on GitHub ### [Official documentation](https://documentation.wazuh.com) Complete Wazuh platform documentation including installation and configuration Read the docs ### [Community Slack](https://wazuh.com/community/join-us-on-slack/) Join the Wazuh community to ask questions and share knowledge Join Slack ## Ready to start monitoring? Get started with Wazuh Dashboard Plugins today and gain comprehensive visibility into your security posture. Follow our quickstart guide to deploy your first monitored environment. [Start the quickstart](https://mintlify.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/quickstart.md) This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.