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Fluentd

Unified logging layer and data collector graduated under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars12.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Cncf GraduatedLog CollectorRubyCDevops InfrastructureUnified Logging
Overview

Why consider Fluentd?

Fluentd is an open-source, CNCF-graduated data collector for building unified logging layers. Written in Ruby and C, it unifies data collection from thousands of sources, parses structured JSON, and routes logs to Elasticsearch, Kafka, S3, and Postgres.

Guided learning

Learn Fluentd by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Fluentd

Fluentd handles log buffering, filtering, and reliable asynchronous delivery across mission-critical distributed systems.

Quickstart

bash
1gem install fluentd
2fluentd -s conf
3fluentd -c ./conf/fluent.conf &

Fluentd is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Fluentd FAQs

Fluentd is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Fluentd is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Fluentd is listed as an alternative to Logstash. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.