A pure-Rust eBPF library focused on developer experience, operability, and compile-once-run-everywhere capabilities.
Aya is an eBPF library for Rust that enables developers to write programs that run inside the Linux kernel. It focuses on operability and developer experience, providing a pure-Rust alternative to traditional eBPF toolchains like libbpf and bcc. It solves the problem of building and deploying portable eBPF applications with minimal dependencies and fast compilation times.
Rust developers and systems programmers who need to write eBPF programs for Linux kernel instrumentation, networking, security, or observability. It's particularly suited for those seeking a modern, Rust-native workflow.
Developers choose Aya for its compile-once-run-everywhere capability via BTF support, lack of external dependencies like a C toolchain, and fast build times. Its pure-Rust implementation offers better safety, ergonomics, and integration with the Rust ecosystem compared to C-based alternatives.
Aya is an eBPF library for the Rust programming language, built with a focus on developer experience and operability.
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Supports BTF transparently for kernel compatibility, enabling eBPF programs to run across different kernel versions without recompilation, as highlighted in the README.
Seamlessly works with tokio and async-std for asynchronous operations, making it suitable for I/O-bound eBPF applications without blocking threads.
Eliminates the need for a kernel build or C toolchain; release builds complete in seconds, accelerating development iteration.
Built entirely in Rust with a focus on operability, offering memory safety and a modern developer experience compared to error-prone C-based alternatives.
Requires Rust proficiency and tooling, making it inaccessible for teams not using Rust or those needing cross-language interoperability with C/Python tools.
As a newer project, it has a smaller community and fewer third-party libraries compared to libbpf or BCC, which can hinder troubleshooting and adoption.
Tied to Linux for eBPF support, with no mention of cross-platform capabilities, restricting use in heterogeneous or non-Linux environments.