---
title: Msgpack codec plugin v3.0.7
description: Plugin version: v3.0.7, Released on: 2017-11-07, Changelog. For other versions, see the overview list. To learn more about Logstash, see the Logstash...
url: https://www.elastic.co/docs/reference/logstash/versioned-plugins/v3-0-7-plugins-codecs-msgpack
products:
  - Logstash
applies_to:
  - Elastic Stack: Generally available
---

# Msgpack codec plugin v3.0.7
- Plugin version: v3.0.7
- Released on: 2017-11-07
- [Changelog](https://github.com/logstash-plugins/logstash-codec-msgpack/blob/v3.0.7/CHANGELOG.md)

For other versions, see the [overview list](https://www.elastic.co/docs/reference/logstash/versioned-plugins/codec-msgpack-index).
To learn more about Logstash, see the [Logstash Reference](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/logstash/current/index.html).

## Getting help

For questions about the plugin, open a topic in the [Discuss](http://discuss.elastic.co) forums. For bugs or feature requests, open an issue in [Github](https://github.com/logstash-plugins/logstash-codec-msgpack). For the list of Elastic supported plugins, please consult the [Elastic Support Matrix](https://www.elastic.co/support/matrix#matrix_logstash_plugins).

## Description

This codec reads and produces MessagePack encoded content.

## Msgpack Codec Configuration Options


| Setting                                           | Input type                                                    | Required |
|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| [`format`](#v3.0.7-plugins-codecs-msgpack-format) | [string](/docs/reference/logstash/plugins/value-types#string) | No       |


### `format`

- Value type is [string](/docs/reference/logstash/plugins/value-types#string)
- Default value is `nil`