vectordotdev/vector
A high-performance observability data pipeline.
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +133 | +566 | +1.7K |
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| Forks gained | +12 | +46 | +115 |
vector gained 566 stars in the last 30 days, about 19 a day, and now has 22.7K. It is about 8 years old and has averaged roughly 2.8K stars a year. It ranks #61 among Rust repositories and #472 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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vector has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2245. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
vector is an open-source project written in Rust: A high-performance observability data pipeline.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in agent, cloud-native, data-transformation. 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 vector⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
vector 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
Autonomous AI Agents
Orchestrate intelligent workflows and tool-calling routines with vector.
Model Inference & Prompting
Integrate fast, local or cloud-hosted generative AI models directly into production code.
Context Memory & RAG
Augment language models with dynamic vector retrieval and structured project memory.
Developer Productivity
Automate repetitive engineering tasks, code generation, and test creation using AI agents.
🚀 Getting Started
Install vector using your package manager: `cargo install vector`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for vector.
Import vector into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `vector --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
vectordotdev/vector is currently ranked #472 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does vector do? +
A high-performance observability data pipeline.
What language is vector written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: agent, cloud-native, data-transformation, datadog, etl.
Is vector actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 2,486 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does vector have? +
vector has 22,656 stars and 2,304 forks on GitHub.
How does vector rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 22,656 stars, vectordotdev/vector is ranked #472 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #61 among Rust projects.
What license is vector distributed under? +
The repository reports a MPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
