Splunk Dev

Python scripted lookup doesn't produce any results

ultra
Explorer

Hi, I have created an scripted lookup (app) that looks up data in MongoDB and returns some results.

I have used an existing lookup (that works) as a template. When I test my lookup from the console with ~/bin/splunk cmd python lookup.py < input.csv it works (just as the other script that I used as a base), however, when searching from splunk it returns no result:

app.conf

[ui] is_visible = false label = MongoLookup

transforms.conf

[mlookup] external_cmd = lookup.py fields_list = clientuid country cref refid

Searching with: index="idx_XXXXXX" sourcetype="YYYYYYY" | lookup mlookup clientuid as userID | table userID, country

I get no results for country,cref,refid

Is there a way I could see what's splunk doing when calling my script?

Ron_Naken
Splunk Employee
Splunk Employee

The error output of scripted inputs is indexed by Splunk in the _internal index. You can search the errors with a similar search to the following:

index="_internal" error myscript.sh

You should see notices that look like "ERROR ExecProcessor", followed by the script path/name.

This data is also kept in $SPLUNK_HOME/var/log/splunk in splunkd.log.

HTH,
Ron

Got questions? Get answers!

Join the Splunk Community Slack to learn, troubleshoot, and make connections with fellow Splunk practitioners in real time!

Meet up IRL or virtually!

Join Splunk User Groups to connect and learn in-person by region or remotely by topic or industry.

Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

Casting Call: Compete in Cyber Games

Lights, Camera, SecOps: Apply to Compete in Cyber Games     Think you have what it takes to beat the clock? ...

Data Management Digest – June 2026

Welcome to the June 2026 edition of Data Management Digest! This month’s update is short and sweet, with a ...

Think Like an Architect: Introducing the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense ...

In cybersecurity, defenders respond to threats. Architects design the systems that stop them.    As ...