parca ☆
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Description:
Continuous profiling for analysis of CPU and memory usage
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.25.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @parca_dev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: profiling observability performance ebpf devops
Install: brew install parca
About:
Parca is an open-source, continuous profiling tool that collects and analyzes CPU and memory usage with low overhead. It provides deep insights into application performance by visualizing where resources are being consumed. This enables developers to identify bottlenecks and optimize code efficiency effectively.
Key Features:
  • Low-overhead, continuous profiling
  • Supports multiple languages (Go, Rust, Python, Java)
  • Powerful UI for analyzing profiling data
  • Integrates with Prometheus and OpenTelemetry
Use Cases:
  • Diagnosing CPU and memory spikes in production
  • Optimizing application performance and resource costs
  • Understanding system behavior under load
Alternatives:
  • pprof – Parca provides a managed, continuous profiling solution with a UI, whereas pprof is typically used for one-off, on-demand analysis.
  • Pyroscope – Similar continuous profiling tool; Parca is built on eBPF and is part of the CNCF ecosystem, offering a different architectural approach.
Version History
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Oct 10, 2025 4:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fcf65b59
Sep 10, 2025 7:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8dfbda79
Dec 14, 2024 1:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c3ebe86
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