dropwizard-logstash-encoder
A Dropwizard logging addon that enables sending structured logs to Logstash using the logstash-logback-encoder.
Overview
dropwizard-logstash-encoder is a Dropwizard extension that integrates the logstash-logback-encoder library, allowing applications to send structured JSON logs directly to Logstash. It provides a seamless way to configure Logstash appenders through Dropwizard's YAML configuration, bypassing the need for traditional logback.xml files.
Key Features
- Logstash Integration — Enables Dropwizard applications to send logs to Logstash via socket or TCP appenders.
- Structured Logging — Supports JSON-formatted logs with customizable fields, enhancing log analysis and processing.
- YAML Configuration — Allows configuration of Logstash appenders directly in Dropwizard's application.yml file.
- Custom Field Mapping — Provides flexible field name mapping and custom fields to tailor log output.
- Caller and Context Info — Includes optional caller information, MDC (Mapped Diagnostic Context), and context data in logs.
Philosophy
The project is designed to bridge the gap between Dropwizard's configuration system and the logstash-logback-encoder, ensuring that structured logging to Logstash is both straightforward and fully integrated within the Dropwizard ecosystem.
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