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pprof

Tool for visualization and analysis of profiling data created by Google in Go.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars8.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Pprof VisualizationFlamegraph ToolDeveloper ToolsCpu Memory ProfilingGoogle OssGolang
Overview

Why consider pprof?

pprof is Google’s open-source tool for visualization and analysis of CPU, heap memory, and goroutine profiling data written in Go. Reading profile.proto streams, pprof renders call graphs, text summaries, and interactive web flame graphs to diagnose execution bottlenecks.

Guided learning

Learn pprof by building

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

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Overview of pprof

pprof analyzes CPU time and memory allocations in Golang and C++ applications with interactive browser UI graphs.

Quickstart

bash
1go tool pprof -http=:8080 cpu.pprof

pprof is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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pprof FAQs

pprof 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 for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

pprof 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.

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