Delete a datafeed Generally available; Added in 5.4.0

DELETE /_ml/datafeeds/{datafeed_id}

##Required authorization

  • Cluster privileges: manage_ml

Path parameters

  • datafeed_id string Required

    A numerical character string that uniquely identifies the datafeed. This identifier can contain lowercase alphanumeric characters (a-z and 0-9), hyphens, and underscores. It must start and end with alphanumeric characters.

Query parameters

  • force boolean

    Use to forcefully delete a started datafeed; this method is quicker than stopping and deleting the datafeed.

Responses

  • 200 application/json
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    • acknowledged boolean Required

      For a successful response, this value is always true. On failure, an exception is returned instead.
DELETE /_ml/datafeeds/{datafeed_id} 
DELETE _ml/datafeeds/datafeed-total-requests

curl \
 --request DELETE 'http://api.example.com/_ml/datafeeds/{datafeed_id}'
Response examples (200)
A successful response when deleting a datafeed. 
{
  "acknowledged": true
}

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