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Option to disable help text to save ~40 % bandwith

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Description

This is a follow up of https://github.com/prometheus/node_exporter/issues/2358

Original Issue was closed without any option to answer for me.

@SuperQ

You write math is incorrect. Can you please give more details.
GZipped result with comments is 10837 Bytes.
Removing lines with '# HELP' and then gzipping gives 6906 Bytes. This is ~0,63, so about 40 % of bandwith can be saved. Where is my mistake?

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked predecessor issue #2358 and the bandwidth comparison stated here. The issue names no files, entry points, or tests; work is complete only once the requested opt-out behavior and its scope are defined and implemented with verification.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
observability
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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