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Export data from OpenSearch into a CSV file

Export data from OpenSearch into a CSV file

This user guide aims to walk you through exporting data from the OpenSearch dashboard into a CSV file.

CSV Export is a built-in feature of OpenSearch that is accessible via the OpenSearch Dashboard.

Download Steps

Log in to OpenSearch

Begin by logging in to the OpenSearch dashboard home page.

Access Discover

Click on the Menu icon to the top far left corner of the page and click Discover.

Discover

Run Your Query

In the Search box, enter the query related to the report you need and run it.

Run a query within your namespace

Save the Output

To save the output logs, click Save at the top right corner of the page. Give the document a name, as shown in the second image and click Save.

Click Save Give the file a name and Save it

Refresh the Browser Tab

After you have saved the logs, refresh the browser tab to ensure the Reporting option appears on the same row as Save.

Downloard the CSV Report

Now, click Reporting on the menu bar, select Generate CSV and your report will be downloaded onto your local machine.

Download your CSV report

Access Pre-generated Reports

If you wish to download a pre-existing report, the Reporting feature comes in handy.

First, navigate to the Menu icon on the home page and select Reporting, as shown in the image below:

the reporting feature

Download the report

The new page on the Reporting dashboard will contain a table of ready-to-download reports in different formats.

Determine which report of CSV format you want and click CSV and your report will be downloaded.

Download your CSV report

Note: It is important that you belong to the appropriate GitHub team that has access permissions to the namespace you intend generating reports for. This is emphasized here.

Last reviewed: 12 August 2025Review status: ✗ Review overdueOwner: #cloud-platformSource: View source on GitHub

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