Logstash - transport and process your logs, events, or other data
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MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +84 | +374 | +1.1K |
| Per day | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Forks gained | +17 | +70 | +175 |
logstash gained 374 stars in the last 30 days, about 12 a day, and now has 15K. It is about 16 years old and has averaged roughly 935 stars a year. It ranks #42 among Java repositories and #745 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
77
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Nov 18, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
logstash has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
logstash is an open-source project written in Java: Logstash - transport and process your logs, events, or other data.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in etl-framework, java, jruby. 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/elastic/logstash.git
cd logstash⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
logstash 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 logstash 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 logstash using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/elastic/logstash.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for logstash.
Import logstash into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `logstash --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
elastic/logstash is currently ranked #745 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does logstash do? +
Logstash - transport and process your logs, events, or other data
What language is logstash written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: etl-framework, java, jruby, logging, real-time-processing.
Is logstash actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 2,255 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does logstash have? +
logstash has 14,954 stars and 3,495 forks on GitHub.
How does logstash rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 14,954 stars, elastic/logstash is ranked #745 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #42 among Java projects.
What license is logstash distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
