td-agent ☆

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Description:
Fluentd distribution package

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.5.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @fluentd | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Devops

Tags: logging data-pipeline aggregator devops observability

Install: brew install --cask td-agent

About:
td-agent is the official distribution of Fluentd, an open-source data collector for unified logging layer. It simplifies the collection, aggregation, and transmission of log and event data from various sources to multiple destinations. This package provides a stable, enterprise-ready build with comprehensive plugin support for robust data pipeline management.

Key Features:

Unified logging layer to collect and process logs from diverse sources
Robust buffering and queuing for reliable data delivery
Extensive plugin ecosystem for inputs, outputs, and filters
Enterprise-grade stability and support from Treasure Data

Use Cases:

Aggregating application and system logs for centralized analysis
Streaming event data to data warehouses like Treasure Data, S3, or Elasticsearch

Alternatives:

Fluent Bit – Lighter-weight alternative for log forwarding; td-agent (Fluentd) offers more powerful data processing and aggregation capabilities.
Logstash – Part of the ELK stack; td-agent is generally considered more resource-efficient and has a larger plugin ecosystem.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 4, 2024 11:10pm	4.5.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	0113e54a
Dec 24, 2023 9:24am	4.4.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	9c677338