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Fluentd: Unified Logging Layer (project under CNCF)

Ruby ◇ cncf Apache-2.0
★13.6KSTARS
⑂1.4KFORKS
!134ISSUES
🏆#614GLOBAL RANK
🔥1DAYS TRENDING
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Stars gained+77+340+990
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Forks gained+7+28+70

fluentd gained 340 stars in the last 30 days, about 11 a day, and now has 13.6K. It is about 15 years old and has averaged roughly 906 stars a year. It ranks #12 among Ruby repositories and #614 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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fluentd has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1592. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

fluentd is an open-source project written in Ruby: Fluentd: Unified Logging Layer (project under CNCF).

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cncf, data-collector, fluentd. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

5

Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/fluent/fluentd.git
cd fluentd

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

fluentd coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby 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 fluentd into Ruby 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 Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install fluentd using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/fluent/fluentd.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for fluentd.

3

Import fluentd into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `fluentd --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 13,594 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Ruby for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Ruby and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does fluentd do? +

Fluentd: Unified Logging Layer (project under CNCF)

What language is fluentd written in? +

The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: cncf, data-collector, fluentd, logging, ruby.

Is fluentd actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 134 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does fluentd have? +

fluentd has 13,594 stars and 1,403 forks on GitHub.

How does fluentd rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 13,594 stars, fluent/fluentd is ranked #614 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #12 among Ruby projects.

What license is fluentd distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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