Data & KV Store • Room 1

Modular Inputs

Modular Inputs allow developers to create custom data collection mechanisms. Unlike scripted inputs, modular inputs integrate directly with the Splunk UI, providing a configuration page under Settings > Data Inputs.

They are defined in an `inputs.conf.spec` file and a corresponding Python or shell script in the `bin/` directory.

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Question 1 of 1

What is the primary advantage of a Modular Input over a basic Scripted Input?

AIt runs faster.

BIt provides a native Splunk Web UI configuration page, schema validation, and lifecycle management (start/stop/checkpoint) built into the platform.

CIt uses less disk space.

DIt only works with JSON data.