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influxdb3 enable trigger

The influxdb3 enable trigger command enables a trigger to enable plugin execution.

Usage

influxdb3 enable trigger [OPTIONS] --database <DATABASE_NAME> <TRIGGER_NAME>

Arguments:

  • TRIGGER_NAME: Name of the trigger to enable

Options

OptionDescription
-H--hostHost URL of the running InfluxDB 3 Enterprise server (default is http://127.0.0.1:8181)
-d--database(Required) Name of the database to operate on
--token(Required) Authentication token
--tls-caPath to a custom TLS certificate authority (for testing or self-signed certificates)
-h--helpPrint help information
--help-allPrint detailed help information

Option environment variables

You can use the following environment variables to set command options:

Environment VariableOption
INFLUXDB3_HOST_URL--host
INFLUXDB3_DATABASE_NAME--database
INFLUXDB3_AUTH_TOKEN--token

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