Explain the lifecycle state

  • GET /{index}/_ilm/explain

Get the current lifecycle status for one or more indices. For data streams, the API retrieves the current lifecycle status for the stream's backing indices.

The response indicates when the index entered each lifecycle state, provides the definition of the running phase, and information about any failures.

  • Index privileges: view_index_metadata,manage_ilm
About explaining lifecycle state

Path Parameters

index string IndexName required

Comma-separated list of data streams, indices, and aliases to target. Supports wildcards (*). To target all data streams and indices, use * or _all.

Response