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Turn KPI rows into a key-value pin

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Pindown
·February 11, 2026·Use cases

Compact metric grids—billing snapshots, run stats, and ops counters in list or 2×/3×/4× layout.

Spreadsheets are overkill for six headline numbers. A key-value pin shows metrics in a tight grid—switch between list and multi-column layouts from the pin header.

Example: key-value pin

Example pin · Run metrics
Tokens
12,400
Credits
15
Latency
890 ms
Cost
0.42 $
Models
3
Errors
0

Why use a key-value pin?

Density

Many metrics without chart overhead.

Layout toggle

List for mobile; grid for dashboards.

API-friendly

Patch values from n8n like stat cards.

Getting started

Create a key-value pin, add keys and values (with optional units). Use list for narrow columns or 2×/3×/4× for dashboard tiles. Sit beside charts for trend context.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key-value vs stat cards?

Stat cards emphasize deltas and trends. Key-value = compact label/value pairs.

Can values be numbers and text?

Yes—mix counts, currency, and status strings.

How do I refresh from automation?

PATCH pin_config via API after each pipeline run.