get_eventsource
Retrieve complete details of an EventSource by ID to understand event collection, filter rules, severity mapping, and alert settings for troubleshooting and configuration review.
Instructions
Get detailed information about a specific EventSource by its ID in LogicMonitor (LM) monitoring.
Returns: Complete EventSource details: name, displayName, description, appliesTo logic, collection method, filter rules, severity mapping, alert settings.
When to use:
Understand what events are collected
Review filter rules (which events trigger alerts)
Check severity mapping
Troubleshoot event collection
See appliesTo logic
Key information:
appliesTo: Which resources/devicesget event monitoring
filters: Rules for parsing/matching events
severityMapping: Map event levels (INFO/WARN/ERROR) to LM alert levels
schedule: When event collection runs
Workflow: Use "list_eventsources" to find eventSourceId, then use this tool for complete configuration.
Related tools: "list_eventsources" (find EventSource), "list_device_eventsources" (events for device).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| eventSourceId | Yes | The ID of the eventsource to retrieve | |
| fields | No | Comma-separated list of fields to include in response. Examples: "id,displayName,hostStatus" or use "*" for all fields. Omit this parameter to receive a curated set of commonly used fields. |