Get the features Generally available; Added in 7.12.0

GET /_features

Get a list of features that can be included in snapshots using the feature_states field when creating a snapshot. You can use this API to determine which feature states to include when taking a snapshot. By default, all feature states are included in a snapshot if that snapshot includes the global state, or none if it does not.

A feature state includes one or more system indices necessary for a given feature to function. In order to ensure data integrity, all system indices that comprise a feature state are snapshotted and restored together.

The features listed by this API are a combination of built-in features and features defined by plugins. In order for a feature state to be listed in this API and recognized as a valid feature state by the create snapshot API, the plugin that defines that feature must be installed on the master node.

External documentation

Query parameters

  • Period to wait for a connection to the master node.

    Values are -1 or 0.

Responses

  • 200 application/json
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GET _features
resp = client.features.get_features()
const response = await client.features.getFeatures();
response = client.features.get_features
$resp = $client->features()->getFeatures();
curl -X GET -H "Authorization: ApiKey $ELASTIC_API_KEY" "$ELASTICSEARCH_URL/_features"
Response examples (200)
A successful response for retrieving a list of feature states that can be included when taking a snapshot.
{
  "features": [
    {
      "name": "tasks",
      "description": "Manages task results"
    },
    {
      "name": "kibana",
      "description": "Manages Kibana configuration and reports"
    }
  ]
}