Input
static
Input plugin that emits a fixed number of timestamps all at once.
Emits a fixed number of timestamps all at once — no scheduling, no time range. All timestamps use the current time. This is the simplest input plugin, useful for generating datasets in sample mode.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Constraints | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
count | integer | — | Required. > 0 | Number of timestamps to emit. |
tags | list of strings | [] | — | Tags attached to every timestamp. Accessible in templates via tags. |
Examples
Generate a dataset of 50,000 events:
input:
- static:
count: 50000Tagged for use with multiple event templates:
input:
- static:
count: 1000
tags: [batch]