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The New Relic Java agent

Java ◇ telemetry-java Apache-2.0
★240STARS
⑂171FORKS
!101ISSUES
🏆#8,066GLOBAL RANK
🔥2DAYS TRENDING
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newrelic-java-agent gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 240. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 40 stars a year. It ranks #684 among Java repositories and #8,066 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

newrelic-java-agent is an open-source project written in Java: The New Relic Java agent.

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

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.

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

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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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$ git clone https://github.com/newrelic/newrelic-java-agent.git
cd newrelic-java-agent

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

newrelic-java-agent 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 newrelic-java-agent 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 Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install newrelic-java-agent using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/newrelic/newrelic-java-agent.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for newrelic-java-agent.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 240 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Java 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 Java 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 Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does newrelic-java-agent do? +

The New Relic Java agent

What language is newrelic-java-agent written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: telemetry-java.

Is newrelic-java-agent actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2026 with 101 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does newrelic-java-agent have? +

newrelic-java-agent has 240 stars and 171 forks on GitHub.

How does newrelic-java-agent rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 240 stars, newrelic/newrelic-java-agent is ranked #8,066 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #684 among Java projects.

What license is newrelic-java-agent distributed under? +

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

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