How to Edit Dashboard JSON Without Breaking Layout?

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Hi everyone :waving_hand:
I’m updating multiple Grafana dashboards by editing their JSON files directly.
The challenge is:

  • Dashboards have different layouts
  • When I add or move panels, layout breaks or overlaps happen
    I want to:
  • Add/replace panels without affecting layout
  • Know if there’s a standard structure that makes this safer
  • Find any tools or tips to validate layout before uploading
    Would really appreciate any suggestions or things you’ve tried!
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There is gridpos property so make sure that’s configured properly for each panel:

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