Generator Source

The Vector generator source ingests data through an internal data generator and outputs log events.

Configuration

• Common
• Advanced

vector.toml

[sources.my_source_id]
  type = "generator" # required
  lines = ["Line 1", "Line 2"] # required

Options

4 items

commonrequired

• floatoptional

  batch_interval

  The amount of time, in seconds, to pause between each batch of output lines. If not set, there will be no delay.

  • No default
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• uintoptional

  count

  The number of times to repeat outputting the lines.

  • Default: "infinite"
• [string]commonrequired

  lines

  The list of lines to output.

  • No default
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• booloptional

  sequence

  If true, each output line will start with an increasing sequence number.

  • Default: false
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How It Works

Environment Variables

Environment variables are supported through all of Vector's configuration. Simply add ${MY_ENV_VAR} in your Vector configuration file and the variable will be replaced before being evaluated.

You can learn more in the Environment Variables section.