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Why is there no examplar support on multiprocss mode?

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Description

I understand why this is the case for e.g. Gauges in min/max/sum mode, but not for all/liveall, where we can differentiate by a pid label (or similar), and similarly for histograms and counters with a pid-like label. Does something prevent supporting exemplars in those caess?

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Start by tracing multiprocess mode and exemplar handling in the Python client, focusing on all/liveall and pid-like labels. Done means determining whether exemplars can support counters, histograms, and all/liveall gauges, and defining the required behavior.

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Tech stack
prometheus, python
Domain
observability
Issue type
Feature
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5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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