input
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The input command is deprecated in the Splunk platform as of version 7.1.0. Although this feature continues to function in this version, it was removed in version 7.3.0. To add, enable, or disable inputs, use Splunk Web or edit the inputs.conf file.
In the 7.3.0 Release Notes, see Removed features in version 7.3. |
Description
Adds or disables sources from being processed by the search. Enables or disables inputs in inputs.conf with optional sourcetype and index settings. Any additional attribute=values are added to inputs.conf. If you have Splunk Enterprise, you can view the log of changes to inputs in the following file: $SPLUNK_HOME/var/log/splunk/inputs.log.
Syntax
input (add | remove) [sourcetype=string] [index=string] [string=string]...
Optional arguments
- sourcetype
- Datatype: <string>
- Description: When adding a new input, label the input so the data it acquires uses this sourcetype.
- index
- Datatype: <string>
- Description: When adding a new input, label the input so the data it acquires is sent to this index. Make sure this index exists.
- string
- Datatype: <string>
- Description: Used to specify custom user fields.
Examples
Example 1:
Remove all csv files that are currently being processed
source=*csv | input remove
| iconify | inputcsv |
This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® Enterprise: 7.1.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.1.4, 7.1.5, 7.1.6, 7.1.7, 7.1.8, 7.1.9, 7.1.10, 7.2.0, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 7.2.4, 7.2.5, 7.2.6, 7.2.7, 7.2.8, 7.2.9, 7.2.10
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