How can you obtain pretty names for monitored entities in the Metrics API?

Using the names transformation in the query is the correct approach to obtain pretty names for monitored entities in the Metrics API. This feature allows the user to customize the output by transforming the default or raw names into more user-friendly and descriptive names that can be easily understood.

In the context of the Metrics API, raw names may not always be intuitive, especially for those who are not familiar with the underlying technical details. By applying a names transformation, you can enrich the response data and provide a more accessible format which enhances the overall user experience when analyzing metrics.

Other options may not lead to the desired outcome. For instance, relying on the default response might not offer the necessary clarity, as the raw names are not always clear or user-friendly. Specifying additional parameters could enrich the request but does not specifically relate to transforming names for clarity. Manually renaming entities in the dashboard is impractical for large-scale monitoring and querying, as it requires continuous manual maintenance and does not dynamically provide updated names in the API response. The names transformation therefore stands out as the most efficient and effective method for achieving clear entity identification through the Metrics API.