# cast

Convert fields into some common types. If a field doesn't exist in the event, it is ignored. Null values are preserved as null.

# Config

Required:

fields: Mapping of field names to target types

Supported Types:

int - Converts to integer
float - Converts to floating-point number
bool - Converts to boolean
ts-sec - Converts seconds-since-epoch to moment timestamp
ts-msec - Converts milliseconds-since-epoch to moment timestamp
ts-usec - Converts microseconds-since-epoch to moment timestamp

# Example

pipeline:
  cast:
    config:
      fields:
        response_time: float
        status_code: int
        success: bool
        created_at: ts-sec