# Metric Data Sources

## GET /metric-data-sources

> Get Metric Data Sources

```json
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```

## POST /metric-data-sources

> Create a new Metric Data Source.

```json
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```

## GET /metric-data-sources/{id}

> Get a specific Metric Data Source

```json
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```

## PUT /metric-data-sources/{id}

> Update the specific Metric Data Source

```json
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```

## DELETE /metric-data-sources/{id}

> Delete a specific Metric Data Source

```json
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```


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