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How can we access inputs.conf using python script in Splunk add-on builder?

Snehalg176 — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:29:56 GMT

How can we access parameters of a particular input from inputs.conf file so that we can disable that input after its first run or in case of any use case.

Re: How can we access inputs.conf using python script in Splunk add-on builder

Snehalg176 — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:33:54 GMT

Is there a chance to disable an input using python in Splunk add-on builder. If yes, how can we achieve it?

Re: How can we access inputs.conf using python script in Splunk add-on builder?

dauren_akilbeko — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:49:13 GMT

Hello, @Snehalg176

You can use splunklib.client — Splunk SDK for Python API Reference - specifically splunklib.client.Input.disable method. Another option is to use Splunk REST API, which previous method uses behind the scenes.

Re: How can we access inputs.conf using python script in Splunk add-on builder?

PickleRick — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:19:58 GMT

See the API docs https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/9.0.4/RESTREF/RESTinput#data.2Finputs.2Fad and subsequent entries.

Re: How can we access inputs.conf using python script in Splunk add-on builder?

Snehalg176 — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:16:08 GMT

Hi @dauren_akilbeko ,

Do you have some sample code to share on how can I implement it ?