collectd
collectd.orgThe system statistics collection daemon
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About
collectd is an open-source daemon written in C that periodically collects system and application performance metrics from a wide variety of sources. It supports over 100 plugins and can store data in formats like RRD files or forward it over the network. It is designed for high performance and portability, including use on embedded systems and home routers.
Problem
Continuously collecting and storing system and application performance metrics in a lightweight, portable way is difficult without a dedicated daemon.
For
system administrators and DevOps engineers
How it works
collectd runs as a background daemon, gathering metrics from the OS, applications, log files, and external devices via plugins, then stores or forwards the data for monitoring and analysis.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched