Checking if an index exists
This API tests whether a given index exists.
Requirement: OpenSearchServer v1.5
Call parameters
URL: /services/rest/index/{index_name}
Method: GET
Header (optional returned type):
- Accept:
application/json - Accept:
application/xml
URL parameters:
- index_name (required): The name of the index.
Success response
The index has been found.
HTTP code:
200
Content (application/json):
{
"successful": true,
"info": "true"
}
Error response
The index has not been found.
HTTP code:
404
Content (text/plain):
The index my_index has not been found
Sample call
Using CURL:
curl -XGET http://localhost:8080/services/rest/index/my_index
Using jQuery:
$.ajax({
type: "GET",
dataType: "json",
url: "http://localhost:8080/services/rest/index/my_index"
}).done(function (data) {
console.log(data);
});