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New Relic Infrastructure Agent

Go ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
★151STARS
⑂154FORKS
!38ISSUES
🏆#9,677GLOBAL RANK
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infrastructure-agent gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 151. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 25 stars a year. It ranks #985 among Go repositories and #9,677 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

infrastructure-agent is an open-source project written in Go: New Relic Infrastructure Agent.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Go. 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 Go 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.

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

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

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ go install github.com/newrelic/infrastructure-agent@latest

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Go >= 1.21 runtime environment

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

infrastructure-agent coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go 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 infrastructure-agent into Go 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

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Install infrastructure-agent using your package manager: `go install github.com/newrelic/infrastructure-agent@latest`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for infrastructure-agent.

3

Import infrastructure-agent into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 151 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Go 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 Go 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 Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

newrelic/infrastructure-agent is currently ranked #9,677 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does infrastructure-agent do? +

New Relic Infrastructure Agent

What language is infrastructure-agent written in? +

The primary language is Go. Topics include: software.

Is infrastructure-agent actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 38 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does infrastructure-agent have? +

infrastructure-agent has 151 stars and 154 forks on GitHub.

How does infrastructure-agent rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 151 stars, newrelic/infrastructure-agent is ranked #9,677 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #985 among Go projects.

What license is infrastructure-agent distributed under? +

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

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