Free and open log management
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#64
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +49 | +204 | +630 |
| Per day | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Forks gained | +6 | +23 | +57 |
graylog2-server gained 204 stars in the last 30 days, about 7 a day, and now has 8.2K. It is about 16 years old and has averaged roughly 509 stars a year. It ranks #64 among Java repositories and #953 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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72
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 17, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
graylog2-server has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
graylog2-server is an open-source project written in Java: Free and open log management.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in amqp, gelf, graylog. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/Graylog2/graylog2-server.git
cd graylog2-server⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
graylog2-server coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed graylog2-server into Java backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install graylog2-server using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Graylog2/graylog2-server.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for graylog2-server.
Import graylog2-server into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `graylog2-server --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
Graylog2/graylog2-server is currently ranked #953 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does graylog2-server do? +
Free and open log management
What language is graylog2-server written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: amqp, gelf, graylog, hacktoberfest, kafka.
Is graylog2-server actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 2,078 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does graylog2-server have? +
graylog2-server has 8,150 stars and 1,131 forks on GitHub.
How does graylog2-server rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 8,150 stars, Graylog2/graylog2-server is ranked #953 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #64 among Java projects.
What license is graylog2-server distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
