Index template exists
The index template exists API operation is used to verify whether an index template exists.
Endpoints
HEAD /_index_template/<template-name>
Path parameters
All path parameters are required.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
template-name | String | The name of the index template to check for existence. |
Query parameters
All parameters are optional.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
local | Boolean | If true, the request does not retrieve the state from the cluster manager node. Default is false. |
cluster_manager_timeout | Time | Specifies how long to wait for a connection to the cluster manager node. Default is 30s. |
Example request
HEAD /_index_template/my-template
Example responses
If the template exists, the response returns a success code:
200 OK
If the template does not exist, the response returns a failure code:
404 Not Found