Overview

This page outlines what an integration is, and the general process of building an integration at Datadog using the Integration Developer Platform.

What are integrations?

Integrations enable third parties to send observability data—such as metrics, logs, traces, or events—into Datadog. Integrations include out-of-the-box (OOTB) dashboards, monitors, and other content to help users visualize and analyze their data.

Benefits of creating integrations

By creating an integration, you can achieve the following benefits:

Correlate your data with user observability data

Leverage Datadog to increase the value of your platform by allowing customers to see the data from your platform alongside the rest of their technology stack.

Decrease mean-time-to-resolution (MTTR) for customers

When a customer’s account is enriched with data from an integration, they are able to see a broader view of their entire stack, allowing them to debug and remediate issues more quickly.

Increase adoption and visibility

Ensuring native functionality for Datadog reduces friction to adoption, and displaying a tile on the Integrations page or the Marketplace page provides key visibility to all of Datadog’s customers.

What is an integration tile?

An integration tile acts as a discovery and installation point for customers. It includes:

• Information about your offering
• Setup instructions
• Installation or purchase options
• Out-of-the-box dashboards and additional content

Integration tiles are a component of integrations at Datadog.

Requirements of an official integration

All official integrations must include the following:

• Telemetry sent to Datadog
• An out-of-the-box integration dashboard
• Images on your tile
• OAuth (for API integrations only)
• A log pipeline (for log integrations only)
• Recommended Monitor (for integrations that sends in metrics)

Getting started

Join the Datadog Partner Network

Before listing an integration on Datadog, first apply to the Datadog Partner Network’s Technology Partner track. Once your application has been approved, you can begin developing your integration.

Request a sandbox account

All Technology Partners can request a dedicated Datadog sandbox account to help develop their integration. This sandbox account has a free license that you can use to send in data, build out dashboards, and more.

To request a sandbox account:

1. Login to the Datadog Partner Portal.
2. On your personal homepage, click on the Learn More button under Sandbox Access.
3. Select Request Sandbox Upgrade.

Creating a developer sandbox may take up to one or two business days. Once your sandbox is created, you can invite new members from your organization to collaborate with.

Building an integration overview

Follow these steps to create a new integration with Datadog.

1. Apply to the Datadog Partner Network. Once accepted, a member of the Datadog Technology Partner team will reach out to schedule an introductory call.

2. Request a Datadog sandbox account for development via the Datadog Partner Network portal.

3. Start developing your integration using the Integration Developer Platform:

   a. Define the basic details about your integration.

   b. Define and write your integration code by following the instructions to create one of the following integration types:

   • Agent-based integration
   • API-based integration

   c. Specify what type of data your integration queries or submits.

   d. Create a dashboard, and optionally create monitors or security rules.

   e. Fill in the remaining fields: setup and uninstallation instructions, images, support details, and other key details that help describe the value of your integration.

4. Test your integration in your Datadog sandbox account.

5. Submit your integration for review.

6. Once approved, your integration is published.

Responsibilities

As the author of the integration, you are responsible for maintaining the code and ensuring the integration functions properly across all Datadog sites. If you encounter any setup issues, contact Support.

Out-of-the-box Integrations vs. Marketplace Offerings

The Integrations page includes integrations built by both Datadog and our Technology Partners, available at no cost to Datadog customers.

The Marketplace page is a commercial platform for Technology Partners to sell a variety of offerings, including integrations, software licenses, and professional services to Datadog customers.

Marketplace integrations are ideal for:

• System integrators with specialized Datadog product expertise.
• Partners offering professional services to enhance Datadog adoption.

Go-to-Market (GTM) opportunities

Datadog offers GTM support. Please reach out to your partner manager to learn more.

Further reading

Additional helpful documentation, links, and articles:

Expand your monitoring reach with the Datadog MarketplaceBLOG Create an offering on the Datadog MarketplaceDOCUMENTATION