The GET method in the Splunk REST API is used to retrieve data from a Splunk index. It allows users and automated scripts to fetch logs, alerts, or query results programmatically.
Key Points About GET in Splunk API:
Used for searching and retrieving logs from indexes.
Can be used to get search results, job status, and Splunk configuration details.
Common API endpoints include:
/services/search/jobs/{search_id}/results- Retrieves results of a completed search.
/services/search/jobs/export- Exports search results in real-time.