Get mapping definitions
Retrieves mapping definitions for one or more fields. For data streams, the API retrieves field mappings for the stream’s backing indices.
Path parameters
-
Comma-separated list of data streams, indices, and aliases used to limit the request. Supports wildcards (
*
). To target all data streams and indices, omit this parameter or use*
or_all
. -
Comma-separated list or wildcard expression of fields used to limit returned information.
Query parameters
-
allow_no_indices boolean
If
false
, the request returns an error if any wildcard expression, index alias, or_all
value targets only missing or closed indices. This behavior applies even if the request targets other open indices. -
expand_wildcards string | array[string]
Type of index that wildcard patterns can match. If the request can target data streams, this argument determines whether wildcard expressions match hidden data streams. Supports comma-separated values, such as
open,hidden
. Valid values are:all
,open
,closed
,hidden
,none
. -
include_defaults boolean
If
true
, return all default settings in the response. -
local boolean
If
true
, the request retrieves information from the local node only.
curl \
-X GET http://api.example.com/{index}/_mapping/field/{fields}
{
"additionalProperty1": {
"mappings": {
"additionalProperty1": {
"full_name": "string",
"mapping": {}
},
"additionalProperty2": {
"full_name": "string",
"mapping": {}
}
}
},
"additionalProperty2": {
"mappings": {
"additionalProperty1": {
"full_name": "string",
"mapping": {}
},
"additionalProperty2": {
"full_name": "string",
"mapping": {}
}
}
}
}