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Add query example to alert rules

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Description

Many people ask about how to get additional data when firing alerts. It would be good to add an example of the syntax for executing queries in annotations.

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Research direction

Start by locating the alert rules documentation and existing examples of annotations or query syntax. Add a clear example showing how to execute queries in annotations, then verify that it directly addresses the requested additional data when alerts fire.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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