Delete a filter Generally available; Added in 5.4.0

DELETE /_ml/filters/{filter_id}

If an anomaly detection job references the filter, you cannot delete the filter. You must update or delete the job before you can delete the filter. ##Required authorization

  • Cluster privileges: manage_ml

Path parameters

  • filter_id string Required

    A string that uniquely identifies a filter.

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/filters/{filter_id} 
DELETE _ml/filters/safe_domains

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

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