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ECS log schema support

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domain: data model domain: logs domain: processing domain: schemas meta: idea needs: approval
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Description

Hi Vector team, general question how can we add Elastic Common Schema for vector data before writing to elasticsearch.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the Elastic Common Schema linked in the issue and Vector’s Elasticsearch output path. Clarify which Vector fields must map to ECS and how the schema should be applied before Elasticsearch ingestion; the issue names no files or tests, so completion criteria need maintainer agreement.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
elasticsearch, rust
Domain
observability-sre
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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