tcp

Send data to a TCP server

Note that if there is a break in connection, there may be data loss. If a more robust transport is needed, use http (or even rabbitmq).

address

Destination TCP address

Type: string

Example

action:

tcp:
  address: 127.0.0.1:8000

input-field

A field from where data is to be read, meaning JSON is assumed

Otherwise the whole event is sent

Type: field

Example

action:

tcp:
  address: 127.0.0.1:8000
  input-field: one

server

Operate as a server

This is where each tcp input connecting to it will receive a copy (fan-out)

Type: bool

retry

For operations that could potentially fail

count

How many attempts to make before declaring failure

Type: integer

Example

action:

exec:
  command: echo 'one two'
  retry:
    count: 1

output:

{"_raw":"one two"}

pause

How long to pause before re-trying

Accepts human-friendly formats, like 1m (for 1 minute) and 4h (for 4 hours)

Type: duration

Example

action:

exec:
  command: echo 'one two'
  retry:
    count: 6
    pause: 10s

output:

{"_raw":"one two"}

forever

keep trying until success is declared

Accepts human-friendly formats, like 1m (for 1 minute) and 4h (for 4 hours)

Type: bool

Example

action:

exec:
  command: echo 'one two'
  retry:
    forever: true

output:

{"_raw":"one two"}