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JSON Processor

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JSON Processor

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Converts a JSON string into a structured JSON object.

Table 23. Json Options

Name Required Default Description

field

yes

-

The field to be parsed

target_field

no

field

The field to insert the converted structured object into

add_to_root

no

false

Flag that forces the serialized json to be injected into the top level of the document. target_field must not be set when this option is chosen.

 
{
  "json": {
    "field": "{\"foo\": 2000}"
  }
}
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