Splunk Search

Limits of events returned

AleCanzo
Explorer

Hi guys, is there a limit of the number's events returned  in splunk? 
I'm trying to run a query with inputlookup, but i see only 50_000 results, while my lookup has more results.
The limit.conf file seems to be useless, any suggestions?
Thanks 🙂

Labels (1)
0 Karma

PickleRick
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Depends how you're using the inputlookup. A "nice" number suggests you're hitting one of splunk's limits which I suspect comes from using inputlookup within a subsearch.

You can use inputlookup with append=t but not every use case can be expressed this way.

0 Karma

ITWhisperer
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

There is a limit on subsearches - how are you using inputlookup in your full search?

livehybrid
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @AleCanzo 

As far as I know inputlookup has a default max output of 1000000000 rows (see https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-enterprise/spl-search-reference/9.3/search-commands/inputlookup )

Im certainly able to use inputlookup with a lookup which has over 600,000 rows without issue or modification to limits.conf

Are you using any other commands in your search which could be limiting? e.g. rare / table / stats / top

🌟 Did this answer help you? If so, please consider:

  • Adding karma to show it was useful
  • Marking it as the solution if it resolved your issue
  • Commenting if you need any clarification

Your feedback encourages the volunteers in this community to continue contributing

AleCanzo
Explorer

Hi @livehybrid
Let me explain better. I have SOAR and Enterprise on Cloud. I'm trying to get, via "run query" in a playbook, some resultst from SIEM to SOAR. The query is a simple | inputlookup command on a csv. However i don't get all the results. Where's the problem? Splunk Cloud? the request from SOAR?
Thanks 🙂

0 Karma

gcusello
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @AleCanzo ,

if it is a custom csv lookup, try to use a KV-store that shouldn't have this limit.

Ciao.

Giuseppe

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!

Design, Compete, Win: Submit Your Best Splunk Dashboards for a .conf26 Pass

Hello Splunkers,  We’re excited to kick off a Splunk Dashboard contest! We know that dashboards are a primary ...

May 2026 Splunk Expert Sessions: Security & Observability

Level Up Your Operations: May 2026 Splunk Expert Sessions Whether you are refining your security posture or ...

Network to App: Observability Unlocked [May & June Series]

In today’s digital landscape, your environment is no longer confined to the data center. It spans complex ...