open-telemetry/opentelemetry-dotnet
The OpenTelemetry .NET Client
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| Stars gained | +4 | +94 | +270 |
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| Forks gained | +4 | +18 | +45 |
opentelemetry-dotnet gained 94 stars in the last 30 days, about 3 a day, and now has 3.8K. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 538 stars a year. It ranks #104 among C# repositories and #2,207 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
7
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2284
BEST RANK
Sep 29, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
opentelemetry-dotnet has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2284. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
opentelemetry-dotnet is an open-source project written in C#: The OpenTelemetry .NET Client.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in asp-net, asp-net-core, distributed-tracing. 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 C# 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/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-dotnet.git
cd opentelemetry-dotnet⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C# environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
opentelemetry-dotnet coordinates its core functionality through a modular C# 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-dotnet into C# 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
Install opentelemetry-dotnet using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-dotnet.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for opentelemetry-dotnet.
Import opentelemetry-dotnet into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `opentelemetry-dotnet --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
open-telemetry/opentelemetry-dotnet is currently ranked #2,207 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does opentelemetry-dotnet do? +
The OpenTelemetry .NET Client
What language is opentelemetry-dotnet written in? +
The primary language is C#. Topics include: asp-net, asp-net-core, distributed-tracing, ilogger, iloggerprovider.
Is opentelemetry-dotnet actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2026 with 134 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does opentelemetry-dotnet have? +
opentelemetry-dotnet has 3,763 stars and 909 forks on GitHub.
How does opentelemetry-dotnet rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3,763 stars, open-telemetry/opentelemetry-dotnet is ranked #2,207 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #104 among C# projects.
What license is opentelemetry-dotnet distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
