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Kapacitor

kapacitor record stream

The kapacitor record stream command records the result of a Kapacitor stream task. Once the recording is stopped, the command outputs the recording ID. If no recording ID is specified, Kapacitor assigns a random ID.

The command requires the following:

  • Recording duration: Use the -duration flag
  • Task ID: Use the -task flag

To replay the recording, see kapacitor replay.

Usage

kapacitor record stream [flags]

Flags

FlagDescription
-durationRequired: How long to record the data stream
-no-waitRun recording in the background
-recording-idID to assign to the recording
-taskRequired: Task ID (uses the dbrp value in the task)

Examples

Record a stream task

kapacitor record stream \
  -task example-task-id \
  -duration 1h

Record a stream task and assign a custom recording ID

kapacitor record stream \
  -task example-task-id \
  -duration 1h \
  -recording-id 1h-example-stream-rec

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