Returns cluster-level changes that have not yet been executed

GET /_cat/pending_tasks

IMPORTANT: cat APIs are only intended for human consumption using the command line or Kibana console. They are not intended for use by applications. For application consumption, use the pending cluster tasks API.

Query parameters

local boolean

If true, the request computes the list of selected nodes from the local cluster state. If false the list of selected nodes are computed from the cluster state of the master node. In both cases the coordinating node will send requests for further information to each selected node.
master_timeout string

Period to wait for a connection to the master node.
time string

Unit used to display time values.

Values are nanos, micros, ms, s, m, h, or d.

Responses

200 application/json
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- insertOrder string
  
  The task insertion order.
- timeInQueue string
  
  Indicates how long the task has been in queue.
- priority string
  
  The task priority.
- source string
  
  The task source.

GET /_cat/pending_tasks

curl \
 -X GET http://api.example.com/_cat/pending_tasks

Response examples (200)

[
  {
    "insertOrder": "string",
    "timeInQueue": "string",
    "priority": "string",
    "source": "string"
  }
]