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OpenTelemetry Tooling for Android

Kotlin ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
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⑂115FORKS
!118ISSUES
🏆#7,335GLOBAL RANK
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opentelemetry-android gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 298. It is about 3 years old and has averaged roughly 99 stars a year. It ranks #287 among Kotlin repositories and #7,335 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

opentelemetry-android is an open-source project written in Kotlin: OpenTelemetry Tooling for Android.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Kotlin. 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 Kotlin 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/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-android.git
cd opentelemetry-android

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

opentelemetry-android coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin 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 opentelemetry-android into Kotlin 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 opentelemetry-android using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-android.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for opentelemetry-android.

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Import opentelemetry-android into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 298 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Kotlin 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 Kotlin 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 Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does opentelemetry-android do? +

OpenTelemetry Tooling for Android

What language is opentelemetry-android written in? +

The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: software.

Is opentelemetry-android actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2026 with 118 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does opentelemetry-android have? +

opentelemetry-android has 298 stars and 115 forks on GitHub.

How does opentelemetry-android rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 298 stars, open-telemetry/opentelemetry-android is ranked #7,335 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #287 among Kotlin projects.

What license is opentelemetry-android distributed under? +

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

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