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The translate SPL to APL skill helps AI agents translate Splunk queries to Axiom:
  • Command mappings: Complete translation of SPL commands to APL operators
  • Function equivalents: Mapping of SPL functions to APL functions
  • Syntax transformations: Handle differences in time handling, field escaping, and query structure
  • Common patterns: Ready-to-use translations for frequent query patterns
  • Performance tips: Guidance on writing efficient APL queries

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Prerequisites

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Install translate SPL to APL skill

Choose one of the following ways to install the translate SPL to APL skill:
Install all Axiom skills at once for Claude Code, Cursor, and other Claude-compatible agents:
npx skills add axiomhq/skills

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Configure Axiom credentials

All Axiom Skills share the same credential configuration. Create a configuration file at ~/.axiom.toml:
~/.axiom.toml
[deployments.dev]
url = "https://api.axiom.co"
token = "API_TOKEN"
org_id = "ORGANIZATION_ID"
Replace API_TOKEN with the Axiom API token you have generated. For added security, store the API token in an environment variable.Replace ORGANIZATION_ID with your organization ID. For more information, see Determine organization ID.For token creation and scoping guidance, see Token hygiene for AI agents.

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Use translate SPL to APL skill

The translate SPL to APL skill activates automatically when you ask your AI agent to:
  • Translate SPL queries to APL
  • Migrate Splunk queries to APL
  • Find APL equivalents of SPL commands
  • Convert Splunk dashboards or saved searches
Example prompts:
  • “Convert this SPL query to APL: index=logs | stats count by host”
  • “What’s the APL equivalent of timechart span=5m count by status?”
  • “Translate this Splunk search to APL”
  • “How to write eval statements in APL?”