Overview
The SigNoz integration enables Steadwing to access observability data from your SigNoz instance. During root cause analysis, Steadwing correlates metrics, logs, distributed traces, and alerts with production incidents to identify the underlying causes.Why Use SigNoz with Steadwing?
Distributed Tracing
Analyze request flows across microservices to identify bottlenecks
Metrics Correlation
Correlate system metrics with incidents for deeper insights
Log Analysis
Search and analyze logs to pinpoint errors and anomalies
Alert Context
Link SigNoz alerts to incidents for comprehensive analysis
Setup Instructions
Step 1: Get SigNoz API Key
- Log in to your SigNoz dashboard
- Navigate to Settings → Workspace Settings → API Key
- Copy your existing API key or create a new one
- Save the API key securely
For SigNoz Cloud users, your instance URL will be in the format:
https://ingest.{region}.signoz.cloudStep 2: Connect SigNoz in Steadwing
- Navigate to Steadwing Settings
- Find the SigNoz integration card
- Click to expand the collapsible form
- Enter your configuration:
- SigNoz URL: Your SigNoz instance URL (e.g.,
https://your-instance.signoz.ioorhttps://ingest.{region}.signoz.cloudfor SigNoz Cloud) - SigNoz API Key: Paste your API key
- SigNoz URL: Your SigNoz instance URL (e.g.,
- Toggle the switch to Enable the integration
Step 3: Verify Connection
- Return to Steadwing Settings
- Confirm the SigNoz integration shows as Connected
- Create a test incident to verify observability data is being pulled correctly
How SigNoz Integration Works
Data Collection
Steadwing queries SigNoz for:- Metrics - System and application metrics (CPU, memory, custom metrics)
- Logs - Application logs with structured fields and context
- Traces - Distributed traces showing request flows across services
- Alerts - Alert history and current alert states
Root Cause Analysis
When analyzing an incident, Steadwing:- Queries SigNoz for metrics, logs, and traces within the incident time window
- Identifies anomalies in metrics and traces
- Analyzes logs for errors and warning patterns
- Correlates distributed traces to locate service dependencies
- Provides observability context in the RCA report
Configuration
Instance Types
Self-Hosted SigNoz:- URL format:
https://your-instance.signoz.io - Requires network access to your instance
- URL format:
https://ingest.{region}.signoz.cloud - Supported regions:
us,eu,in
Supported Features
- Metrics monitoring and querying
- Log aggregation and search
- Distributed trace analysis
- Alert history and correlation
- Custom dashboards and queries
Limitations
- Historical data limited to SigNoz’s retention policy
- Rate limits apply based on your SigNoz plan
- API key must have read permissions
FAQs
What SigNoz data does Steadwing access?
What SigNoz data does Steadwing access?
Steadwing reads metrics, logs, traces, and alert data. It does NOT modify any SigNoz data or configurations.
Can I use SigNoz Cloud with Steadwing?
Can I use SigNoz Cloud with Steadwing?
Yes, both self-hosted SigNoz and SigNoz Cloud are supported. Make sure to use the correct URL format for your deployment type.
What permissions does the API key need?
What permissions does the API key need?
The API key needs read access to metrics, logs, traces, and alerts. Write permissions are not required.
What if my API key is compromised?
What if my API key is compromised?
Immediately revoke the key in SigNoz Settings and create a new one. Update the new key in Steadwing Settings to restore the integration.
Can I see which SigNoz data Steadwing analyzed?
Can I see which SigNoz data Steadwing analyzed?
Yes, the RCA report includes links to relevant traces, metrics, and logs that were analyzed during the investigation.