open-telemetry/otel-arrow
Protocol and libraries for sending and receiving OpenTelemetry data using Apache Arrow
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#642
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +1 | +11 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
otel-arrow gained 11 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 426. It is about 3 years old and has averaged roughly 142 stars a year. It ranks #642 among Rust repositories and #6,580 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
10
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2255
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
otel-arrow has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2255. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
otel-arrow is an open-source project written in Rust: Protocol and libraries for sending and receiving OpenTelemetry data using Apache Arrow.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Rust. 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 Rust 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
$ cargo install otel-arrow
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
otel-arrow coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust 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 otel-arrow into Rust 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 otel-arrow using your package manager: `cargo install otel-arrow`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for otel-arrow.
Import otel-arrow into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `otel-arrow --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
open-telemetry/otel-arrow is currently ranked #6,580 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does otel-arrow do? +
Protocol and libraries for sending and receiving OpenTelemetry data using Apache Arrow
What language is otel-arrow written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: software.
Is otel-arrow actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2026 with 394 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does otel-arrow have? +
otel-arrow has 426 stars and 156 forks on GitHub.
How does otel-arrow rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 426 stars, open-telemetry/otel-arrow is ranked #6,580 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #642 among Rust projects.
What license is otel-arrow distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.