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OpenTelemetry API for Swift

Swift ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
★372STARS
⑂244FORKS
!93ISSUES
🏆#9,753GLOBAL RANK
🔥21DAYS TRENDING
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opentelemetry-swift gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 372. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 53 stars a year. It ranks #429 among Swift repositories and #9,753 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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opentelemetry-swift has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3018. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

opentelemetry-swift is an open-source project written in Swift: OpenTelemetry API for Swift.

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

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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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$ git clone https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-swift.git
cd opentelemetry-swift

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

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

2

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

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 365 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

open-telemetry/opentelemetry-swift is currently ranked #9,753 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does opentelemetry-swift do? +

OpenTelemetry API for Swift

What language is opentelemetry-swift written in? +

The primary language is Swift. Topics include: software.

Is opentelemetry-swift actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 15, 2026 with 93 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does opentelemetry-swift have? +

opentelemetry-swift has 372 stars and 244 forks on GitHub.

How does opentelemetry-swift rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 372 stars, open-telemetry/opentelemetry-swift is ranked #9,753 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #429 among Swift projects.

What license is opentelemetry-swift distributed under? +

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

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