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@ -926,7 +926,7 @@ See the docs at https://docs.victoriametrics.com/vmagent.html .
-envflag.prefix string
Prefix for environment variables if -envflag.enable is set
-eula
By specifying this flag, you confirm that you have an enterprise license and accept the EULA https://victoriametrics.com/assets/VM_EULA.pdf
By specifying this flag, you confirm that you have an enterprise license and accept the EULA https://victoriametrics.com/assets/VM_EULA.pdf . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
-flagsAuthKey string
Auth key for /flags endpoint. It must be passed via authKey query arg. It overrides httpAuth.* settings
-fs.disableMmap
@ -977,30 +977,30 @@ See the docs at https://docs.victoriametrics.com/vmagent.html .
-insert.maxQueueDuration duration
The maximum duration for waiting in the queue for insert requests due to -maxConcurrentInserts (default 1m0s)
-kafka.consumer.topic array
Kafka topic names for data consumption.
Kafka topic names for data consumption. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.basicAuth.password array
Optional basic auth password for -kafka.consumer.topic. Must be used in conjunction with any supported auth methods for kafka client, specified by flag -kafka.consumer.topic.options='security.protocol=SASL_SSL;sasl.mechanisms=PLAIN'
Optional basic auth password for -kafka.consumer.topic. Must be used in conjunction with any supported auth methods for kafka client, specified by flag -kafka.consumer.topic.options='security.protocol=SASL_SSL;sasl.mechanisms=PLAIN' . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.basicAuth.username array
Optional basic auth username for -kafka.consumer.topic. Must be used in conjunction with any supported auth methods for kafka client, specified by flag -kafka.consumer.topic.options='security.protocol=SASL_SSL;sasl.mechanisms=PLAIN'
Optional basic auth username for -kafka.consumer.topic. Must be used in conjunction with any supported auth methods for kafka client, specified by flag -kafka.consumer.topic.options='security.protocol=SASL_SSL;sasl.mechanisms=PLAIN' . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.brokers array
List of brokers to connect for given topic, e.g. -kafka.consumer.topic.broker=host-1:9092;host-2:9092
List of brokers to connect for given topic, e.g. -kafka.consumer.topic.broker=host-1:9092;host-2:9092 . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.defaultFormat string
Expected data format in the topic if -kafka.consumer.topic.format is skipped. (default "promremotewrite")
Expected data format in the topic if -kafka.consumer.topic.format is skipped. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics (default "promremotewrite")
-kafka.consumer.topic.format array
data format for corresponding kafka topic. Valid formats: influx, prometheus, promremotewrite, graphite, jsonline
data format for corresponding kafka topic. Valid formats: influx, prometheus, promremotewrite, graphite, jsonline . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.groupID array
Defines group.id for topic
Defines group.id for topic. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.isGzipped array
Enables gzip setting for topic messages payload. Only prometheus, jsonline and influx formats accept gzipped messages.
Enables gzip setting for topic messages payload. Only prometheus, jsonline and influx formats accept gzipped messages.This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.options array
Optional key=value;key1=value2 settings for topic consumer. See full configuration options at https://github.com/edenhill/librdkafka/blob/master/CONFIGURATION.md.
Optional key=value;key1=value2 settings for topic consumer. See full configuration options at https://github.com/edenhill/librdkafka/blob/master/CONFIGURATION.md . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-loggerDisableTimestamps
Whether to disable writing timestamps in logs
@ -1121,7 +1121,7 @@ See the docs at https://docs.victoriametrics.com/vmagent.html .
-promscrape.suppressScrapeErrorsDelay duration
The delay for suppressing repeated scrape errors logging per each scrape targets. This may be used for reducing the number of log lines related to scrape errors. See also -promscrape.suppressScrapeErrors
-promscrape.yandexcloudSDCheckInterval duration
Interval for checking for changes in Yandex Cloud API. This works only if yandexcloud_sd_configs is configured in '-promscrape.config' file. (default 30s)
Interval for checking for changes in Yandex Cloud API. This works only if yandexcloud_sd_configs is configured in '-promscrape.config' file. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/sd_configs.html#yandexcloud_sd_configs for details (default 30s)
-pushmetrics.extraLabel array
Optional labels to add to metrics pushed to -pushmetrics.url . For example, -pushmetrics.extraLabel='instance="foo"' adds instance="foo" label to all the metrics pushed to -pushmetrics.url
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.

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@ -779,7 +779,7 @@ to your needs or when testing bugfixes.
### Development build
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.18.
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.19.1
2. Run `make victoria-metrics` from the root folder of [the repository](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics).
It builds `victoria-metrics` binary and puts it into the `bin` folder.
@ -795,7 +795,7 @@ ARM build may run on Raspberry Pi or on [energy-efficient ARM servers](https://b
### Development ARM build
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.18.
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.19.1
2. Run `make victoria-metrics-linux-arm` or `make victoria-metrics-linux-arm64` from the root folder of [the repository](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics).
It builds `victoria-metrics-linux-arm` or `victoria-metrics-linux-arm64` binary respectively and puts it into the `bin` folder.
@ -809,7 +809,7 @@ ARM build may run on Raspberry Pi or on [energy-efficient ARM servers](https://b
`Pure Go` mode builds only Go code without [cgo](https://golang.org/cmd/cgo/) dependencies.
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.18.
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.19.1
2. Run `make victoria-metrics-pure` from the root folder of [the repository](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics).
It builds `victoria-metrics-pure` binary and puts it into the `bin` folder.
@ -2002,7 +2002,7 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-denyQueryTracing
Whether to disable the ability to trace queries. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#query-tracing
-downsampling.period array
Comma-separated downsampling periods in the format 'offset:period'. For example, '30d:10m' instructs to leave a single sample per 10 minutes for samples older than 30 days. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#downsampling for details
Comma-separated downsampling periods in the format 'offset:period'. For example, '30d:10m' instructs to leave a single sample per 10 minutes for samples older than 30 days. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#downsampling for details. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-dryRun
Whether to check only -promscrape.config and then exit. Unknown config entries aren't allowed in -promscrape.config by default. This can be changed with -promscrape.config.strictParse=false command-line flag
@ -2013,7 +2013,7 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-envflag.prefix string
Prefix for environment variables if -envflag.enable is set
-eula
By specifying this flag, you confirm that you have an enterprise license and accept the EULA https://victoriametrics.com/assets/VM_EULA.pdf
By specifying this flag, you confirm that you have an enterprise license and accept the EULA https://victoriametrics.com/assets/VM_EULA.pdf . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
-finalMergeDelay duration
The delay before starting final merge for per-month partition after no new data is ingested into it. Final merge may require additional disk IO and CPU resources. Final merge may increase query speed and reduce disk space usage in some cases. Zero value disables final merge
-flagsAuthKey string
@ -2196,7 +2196,7 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-promscrape.suppressScrapeErrorsDelay duration
The delay for suppressing repeated scrape errors logging per each scrape targets. This may be used for reducing the number of log lines related to scrape errors. See also -promscrape.suppressScrapeErrors
-promscrape.yandexcloudSDCheckInterval duration
Interval for checking for changes in Yandex Cloud API. This works only if yandexcloud_sd_configs is configured in '-promscrape.config' file. (default 30s)
Interval for checking for changes in Yandex Cloud API. This works only if yandexcloud_sd_configs is configured in '-promscrape.config' file. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/sd_configs.html#yandexcloud_sd_configs for details (default 30s)
-pushmetrics.extraLabel array
Optional labels to add to metrics pushed to -pushmetrics.url . For example, -pushmetrics.extraLabel='instance="foo"' adds instance="foo" label to all the metrics pushed to -pushmetrics.url
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
@ -2221,9 +2221,9 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-search.disableCache
Whether to disable response caching. This may be useful during data backfilling
-search.graphiteMaxPointsPerSeries int
The maximum number of points per series Graphite render API can return (default 1000000)
The maximum number of points per series Graphite render API can return. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics (default 1000000)
-search.graphiteStorageStep duration
The interval between datapoints stored in the database. It is used at Graphite Render API handler for normalizing the interval between datapoints in case it isn't normalized. It can be overridden by sending 'storage_step' query arg to /render API or by sending the desired interval via 'Storage-Step' http header during querying /render API (default 10s)
The interval between datapoints stored in the database. It is used at Graphite Render API handler for normalizing the interval between datapoints in case it isn't normalized. It can be overridden by sending 'storage_step' query arg to /render API or by sending the desired interval via 'Storage-Step' http header during querying /render API. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics (default 10s)
-search.latencyOffset duration
The time when data points become visible in query results after the collection. Too small value can result in incomplete last points for query results (default 30s)
-search.logSlowQueryDuration duration
@ -2237,7 +2237,7 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-search.maxFederateSeries int
The maximum number of time series, which can be returned from /federate. This option allows limiting memory usage (default 1000000)
-search.maxGraphiteSeries int
The maximum number of time series, which can be scanned during queries to Graphite Render API. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#graphite-render-api-usage (default 300000)
The maximum number of time series, which can be scanned during queries to Graphite Render API. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#graphite-render-api-usage . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics (default 300000)
-search.maxLookback duration
Synonym to -search.lookback-delta from Prometheus. The value is dynamically detected from interval between time series datapoints if not set. It can be overridden on per-query basis via max_lookback arg. See also '-search.maxStalenessInterval' flag, which has the same meaining due to historical reasons
-search.maxPointsPerTimeseries int

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docs/Single-server-VictoriaMetrics.md
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@ -783,7 +783,7 @@ to your needs or when testing bugfixes.
### Development build
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.18.
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.19.1
2. Run `make victoria-metrics` from the root folder of [the repository](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics).
It builds `victoria-metrics` binary and puts it into the `bin` folder.
@ -799,7 +799,7 @@ ARM build may run on Raspberry Pi or on [energy-efficient ARM servers](https://b
### Development ARM build
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.18.
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.19.1
2. Run `make victoria-metrics-linux-arm` or `make victoria-metrics-linux-arm64` from the root folder of [the repository](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics).
It builds `victoria-metrics-linux-arm` or `victoria-metrics-linux-arm64` binary respectively and puts it into the `bin` folder.
@ -813,7 +813,7 @@ ARM build may run on Raspberry Pi or on [energy-efficient ARM servers](https://b
`Pure Go` mode builds only Go code without [cgo](https://golang.org/cmd/cgo/) dependencies.
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.18.
1. [Install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). The minimum supported version is Go 1.19.1
2. Run `make victoria-metrics-pure` from the root folder of [the repository](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics).
It builds `victoria-metrics-pure` binary and puts it into the `bin` folder.
@ -2006,7 +2006,7 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-denyQueryTracing
Whether to disable the ability to trace queries. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#query-tracing
-downsampling.period array
Comma-separated downsampling periods in the format 'offset:period'. For example, '30d:10m' instructs to leave a single sample per 10 minutes for samples older than 30 days. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#downsampling for details
Comma-separated downsampling periods in the format 'offset:period'. For example, '30d:10m' instructs to leave a single sample per 10 minutes for samples older than 30 days. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#downsampling for details. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-dryRun
Whether to check only -promscrape.config and then exit. Unknown config entries aren't allowed in -promscrape.config by default. This can be changed with -promscrape.config.strictParse=false command-line flag
@ -2017,7 +2017,7 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-envflag.prefix string
Prefix for environment variables if -envflag.enable is set
-eula
By specifying this flag, you confirm that you have an enterprise license and accept the EULA https://victoriametrics.com/assets/VM_EULA.pdf
By specifying this flag, you confirm that you have an enterprise license and accept the EULA https://victoriametrics.com/assets/VM_EULA.pdf . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
-finalMergeDelay duration
The delay before starting final merge for per-month partition after no new data is ingested into it. Final merge may require additional disk IO and CPU resources. Final merge may increase query speed and reduce disk space usage in some cases. Zero value disables final merge
-flagsAuthKey string
@ -2200,7 +2200,7 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-promscrape.suppressScrapeErrorsDelay duration
The delay for suppressing repeated scrape errors logging per each scrape targets. This may be used for reducing the number of log lines related to scrape errors. See also -promscrape.suppressScrapeErrors
-promscrape.yandexcloudSDCheckInterval duration
Interval for checking for changes in Yandex Cloud API. This works only if yandexcloud_sd_configs is configured in '-promscrape.config' file. (default 30s)
Interval for checking for changes in Yandex Cloud API. This works only if yandexcloud_sd_configs is configured in '-promscrape.config' file. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/sd_configs.html#yandexcloud_sd_configs for details (default 30s)
-pushmetrics.extraLabel array
Optional labels to add to metrics pushed to -pushmetrics.url . For example, -pushmetrics.extraLabel='instance="foo"' adds instance="foo" label to all the metrics pushed to -pushmetrics.url
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
@ -2225,9 +2225,9 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-search.disableCache
Whether to disable response caching. This may be useful during data backfilling
-search.graphiteMaxPointsPerSeries int
The maximum number of points per series Graphite render API can return (default 1000000)
The maximum number of points per series Graphite render API can return. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics (default 1000000)
-search.graphiteStorageStep duration
The interval between datapoints stored in the database. It is used at Graphite Render API handler for normalizing the interval between datapoints in case it isn't normalized. It can be overridden by sending 'storage_step' query arg to /render API or by sending the desired interval via 'Storage-Step' http header during querying /render API (default 10s)
The interval between datapoints stored in the database. It is used at Graphite Render API handler for normalizing the interval between datapoints in case it isn't normalized. It can be overridden by sending 'storage_step' query arg to /render API or by sending the desired interval via 'Storage-Step' http header during querying /render API. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics (default 10s)
-search.latencyOffset duration
The time when data points become visible in query results after the collection. Too small value can result in incomplete last points for query results (default 30s)
-search.logSlowQueryDuration duration
@ -2241,7 +2241,7 @@ Pass `-help` to VictoriaMetrics in order to see the list of supported command-li
-search.maxFederateSeries int
The maximum number of time series, which can be returned from /federate. This option allows limiting memory usage (default 1000000)
-search.maxGraphiteSeries int
The maximum number of time series, which can be scanned during queries to Graphite Render API. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#graphite-render-api-usage (default 300000)
The maximum number of time series, which can be scanned during queries to Graphite Render API. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/#graphite-render-api-usage . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics (default 300000)
-search.maxLookback duration
Synonym to -search.lookback-delta from Prometheus. The value is dynamically detected from interval between time series datapoints if not set. It can be overridden on per-query basis via max_lookback arg. See also '-search.maxStalenessInterval' flag, which has the same meaining due to historical reasons
-search.maxPointsPerTimeseries int

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@ -930,7 +930,7 @@ See the docs at https://docs.victoriametrics.com/vmagent.html .
-envflag.prefix string
Prefix for environment variables if -envflag.enable is set
-eula
By specifying this flag, you confirm that you have an enterprise license and accept the EULA https://victoriametrics.com/assets/VM_EULA.pdf
By specifying this flag, you confirm that you have an enterprise license and accept the EULA https://victoriametrics.com/assets/VM_EULA.pdf . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
-flagsAuthKey string
Auth key for /flags endpoint. It must be passed via authKey query arg. It overrides httpAuth.* settings
-fs.disableMmap
@ -981,30 +981,30 @@ See the docs at https://docs.victoriametrics.com/vmagent.html .
-insert.maxQueueDuration duration
The maximum duration for waiting in the queue for insert requests due to -maxConcurrentInserts (default 1m0s)
-kafka.consumer.topic array
Kafka topic names for data consumption.
Kafka topic names for data consumption. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.basicAuth.password array
Optional basic auth password for -kafka.consumer.topic. Must be used in conjunction with any supported auth methods for kafka client, specified by flag -kafka.consumer.topic.options='security.protocol=SASL_SSL;sasl.mechanisms=PLAIN'
Optional basic auth password for -kafka.consumer.topic. Must be used in conjunction with any supported auth methods for kafka client, specified by flag -kafka.consumer.topic.options='security.protocol=SASL_SSL;sasl.mechanisms=PLAIN' . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.basicAuth.username array
Optional basic auth username for -kafka.consumer.topic. Must be used in conjunction with any supported auth methods for kafka client, specified by flag -kafka.consumer.topic.options='security.protocol=SASL_SSL;sasl.mechanisms=PLAIN'
Optional basic auth username for -kafka.consumer.topic. Must be used in conjunction with any supported auth methods for kafka client, specified by flag -kafka.consumer.topic.options='security.protocol=SASL_SSL;sasl.mechanisms=PLAIN' . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.brokers array
List of brokers to connect for given topic, e.g. -kafka.consumer.topic.broker=host-1:9092;host-2:9092
List of brokers to connect for given topic, e.g. -kafka.consumer.topic.broker=host-1:9092;host-2:9092 . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.defaultFormat string
Expected data format in the topic if -kafka.consumer.topic.format is skipped. (default "promremotewrite")
Expected data format in the topic if -kafka.consumer.topic.format is skipped. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics (default "promremotewrite")
-kafka.consumer.topic.format array
data format for corresponding kafka topic. Valid formats: influx, prometheus, promremotewrite, graphite, jsonline
data format for corresponding kafka topic. Valid formats: influx, prometheus, promremotewrite, graphite, jsonline . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.groupID array
Defines group.id for topic
Defines group.id for topic. This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.isGzipped array
Enables gzip setting for topic messages payload. Only prometheus, jsonline and influx formats accept gzipped messages.
Enables gzip setting for topic messages payload. Only prometheus, jsonline and influx formats accept gzipped messages.This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-kafka.consumer.topic.options array
Optional key=value;key1=value2 settings for topic consumer. See full configuration options at https://github.com/edenhill/librdkafka/blob/master/CONFIGURATION.md.
Optional key=value;key1=value2 settings for topic consumer. See full configuration options at https://github.com/edenhill/librdkafka/blob/master/CONFIGURATION.md . This flag is available only in enterprise version of VictoriaMetrics
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.
-loggerDisableTimestamps
Whether to disable writing timestamps in logs
@ -1125,7 +1125,7 @@ See the docs at https://docs.victoriametrics.com/vmagent.html .
-promscrape.suppressScrapeErrorsDelay duration
The delay for suppressing repeated scrape errors logging per each scrape targets. This may be used for reducing the number of log lines related to scrape errors. See also -promscrape.suppressScrapeErrors
-promscrape.yandexcloudSDCheckInterval duration
Interval for checking for changes in Yandex Cloud API. This works only if yandexcloud_sd_configs is configured in '-promscrape.config' file. (default 30s)
Interval for checking for changes in Yandex Cloud API. This works only if yandexcloud_sd_configs is configured in '-promscrape.config' file. See https://docs.victoriametrics.com/sd_configs.html#yandexcloud_sd_configs for details (default 30s)
-pushmetrics.extraLabel array
Optional labels to add to metrics pushed to -pushmetrics.url . For example, -pushmetrics.extraLabel='instance="foo"' adds instance="foo" label to all the metrics pushed to -pushmetrics.url
Supports an array of values separated by comma or specified via multiple flags.