Configuration Browser
Search and inspect Splunk configuration files and stanzas across all enrolled nodes
Configuration Browser
The Configuration Browser lets you search and inspect Splunk
.conffiles and their stanzas across every enrolled node in your fleet — all from a single interface.
Navigation
- Parent: Automation Platform
- Previous: Insights Dashboard
- Related: Change Plans | Insights Nodes
How It Works
Navigate to Automation Platform → Configs to open the Configuration Browser.
Select a Host
Use the host dropdown to choose which enrolled node's configurations to browse. The dropdown shows each host's hostname and Splunk version.
Browse Files and Apps
Once you select a host, the browser loads all configuration files organized by Splunk app. You can:
- Filter by app — choose a specific Splunk app to narrow the file list
- Filter by file — select a specific
.conffile (e.g.,inputs.conf,props.conf) - Search — free-text search across section names, options, and values
Configuration Table
The table displays configuration items at the stanza level:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| File | The .conf file path |
| Section | The stanza name (e.g., [monitor:///var/log/syslog]) |
| Option | The configuration key |
| Value | The configuration value |
View Raw Config
Click any configuration file to view its full contents in a read-only dialog. Use the Copy button to copy the raw config text.
Use Cases
- Audit configurations — verify that a specific stanza exists on all expected hosts
- Troubleshoot parsing — inspect
props.confandtransforms.confto debug field extractions - Compare hosts — switch between hosts to compare their configurations side by side
- Pre-change review — check current state before creating a change plan
