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title: Introduction to Chronograf
description: An introduction to Chronograf, the user interface and data visualization component for the InfluxData Platform. Includes documentation on getting started, installation, and downloading.
url: https://docs.influxdata.com/chronograf/v1/introduction/
estimated_tokens: 267
product: Chronograf
version: v1
---

# Introduction to Chronograf

Follow the links below to get acquainted with Chronograf:

### [Download Chronograf](/chronograf/v1/introduction/downloading/)

Download the latest Chronograf release at the [InfluxData download page](https://www.influxdata.com/downloads/). Click **Are you interested in InfluxDB 1.x Open Source?** to expand the 1.x options. Scroll to the **Chronograf** section and select your desired Chronograf version and operating system. Execute the provided download commands.

### [Get started with Chronograf](/chronograf/v1/introduction/getting-started/)

Overview of data visualization, alerting, and infrastructure monitoring features available in Chronograf.

### [Install Chronograf](/chronograf/v1/introduction/installation/)

Download and install Chronograf.