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OpenTelemetry instrumentation for JavaScript modules

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opentelemetry-js-contrib gained 23 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 931. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 155 stars a year. It ranks #327 among TypeScript repositories and #2,770 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

opentelemetry-js-contrib is an open-source project written in TypeScript: OpenTelemetry instrumentation for JavaScript modules.

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

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$ npm install opentelemetry-js-contrib

$ npm install opentelemetry-js-contrib # or: pnpm add opentelemetry-js-contrib

> npm install opentelemetry-js-contrib

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

• macOS
• Linux
• Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

opentelemetry-js-contrib coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript 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-js-contrib into TypeScript 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-js-contrib using your package manager: `npm install opentelemetry-js-contrib`

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for opentelemetry-js-contrib.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 930 GitHub stars and verified adoption.

Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.

Built in TypeScript 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 TypeScript 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 TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

open-telemetry/opentelemetry-js-contrib is currently ranked #2,770 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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What does opentelemetry-js-contrib do? +

OpenTelemetry instrumentation for JavaScript modules

What language is opentelemetry-js-contrib written in? +

The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: software.

Is opentelemetry-js-contrib actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 289 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does opentelemetry-js-contrib have? +

opentelemetry-js-contrib has 931 stars and 712 forks on GitHub.

How does opentelemetry-js-contrib rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 931 stars, open-telemetry/opentelemetry-js-contrib is ranked #2,770 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #327 among TypeScript projects.

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

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