Splunk® Add-on Builder

Splunk Add-on Builder User Guide

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Create an add-on

This topic provides an overview of an add-on creation workflow and describes the steps to create a work-flow in the UI.

Add-on Builder workflow

The following diagram shows a common workflow for creating an add-on. AOB2.2 overall procedure1.jpg

Workflow action Description
Create a data input Get data into your add-on by configuring data inputs.
Configure data collection Configure a data input by:
Create a setup page Create a setup page for your add-on. A setup page prompt users for information to run your add-on, including authentication.
Manage source types Add or import a source type. Add sample data to your add-on so that you can add knowledge objects from it. You can import data from an existing source type or upload sample files.
Extract fields Create field extractions from your configured data inputs.
Map to data model Map the fields from the field extractions to the data model you want to use.
Create alert actions Create custom alert actions, for example, running an adaptive response action for Splunk Enterprise Security.
Validate the add-on Validate the add-on for best practices, and test the modular/scripted inputs, field extractions, and data model mappings. The Splunk Add-on Builder shows you any errors or warnings, along with recommendations about how to address them.
Package the add-on Package the add-on when you are ready to install your add-on and use it. The result is a compressed file that contains a directory with the necessary configuration files.

Create an add-on

1. Click Create an add-on in the Add-on Builder home page.

2. Set the following properties for your project:

Property Description
Add-on Name The name of the add-on.
Author The author name, which appears with the add-on in Splunk Web.
Add-on Folder Name The folder name for the add-on under $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/.

Add-on folder names have a prefix of "TA-". For add-ons created by Splunk, the folder name prefix is "Splunk_TA_". These prefixes cannot be changed. To change the folder name, click Edit.

Version The version number of the add-on, which appears with the add-on in Splunk Web.
Description The description of your add-on.
Visible Indicate whether you want the add-on to be visible in the Splunk Web app list.
    • Add-ons are not visible by default unless you create a setup page for your add-on.
    • If you create a setup page, the Visible property is enabled by default.
Icon Upload an image file to use as the icon for your add-on. The Add-on Builder creates a large version (72x72 pixels) and a small version (36x36 pixels) of the icon from this image.
Theme Color The color to use for your add-on.

3. Click Create to save your settings. The Splunk Add-on Builder displays a home page for your new add-on with the workflow for building it, including a summary of the objects you have configured.

Last modified on 13 June, 2022
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This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® Add-on Builder: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3


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