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README.md

Prometheus Text-Based Format

There are no additional configuration options for Prometheus Text-Based Format. The metrics are parsed directly into Telegraf metrics. It is used internally in prometheus input or can be used in http_listener_v2 to simulate Pushgateway.

[[inputs.file]]
  files = ["example"]

  ## Data format to consume.
  ## Each data format has its own unique set of configuration options, read
  ## more about them here:
  ##   https://github.com/influxdata/telegraf/blob/master/docs/DATA_FORMATS_INPUT.md
  data_format = "prometheus"