Grafana 4.5 Released

Grafana v4.5, released on September 14, 2017, introduces significant improvements across various components, including Prometheus, Elasticsearch, MySQL, and the Table panel. Key enhancements include a new Prometheus query editor with features like syntax highlighting, auto-complete for metrics, and integrated documentation, as well as a MySQL editor with similar syntax enhancements. Elasticsearch gains the ability to add ad-hoc filters directly from the Table panel, and Table cells can now be converted into links for improved navigation. The release also introduces a Query Inspector feature to diagnose issues with graph displays, alongside enhancements like GitHub OAuth support for large organizations and new Graphite functions. Notable changes include a renaming within InfluxDB/Elasticsearch panel settings and several bug fixes to improve user experience and security. The update emphasizes user contributions and community support in enhancing the platform.