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
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Aug 4, 2024 11:10pm 4.5.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 0113e54a