Unroll Processor

Description

The Unroll processor converts a JSON object array into individual objects.

Use

This processor is most commonly used for cases when a source sends a set of objects packaged in a single JSON object. This could include logs or metrics.

Configuration

There is one option to configure for this processor.

Option	Description	Example
Field	The field containing the JSON object array to unroll.	.foo

Example

Before

{
  'foo': ['bat', 'baz', 'qux'], 
  'bar': 1
}

Unroll Options

Option	Value
Field	.foo

After

{"bar": 1, "foo": "bat"}
{"bar": 1, "foo": "baz"}
{"bar": 1, "foo": "qux"}