libbpf-rs
Idiomatic Rust wrapper and build tooling for developing eBPF programs with standard Rust workflows.
What is libbpf-rs?
libbpf-rs is a Rust library that provides idiomatic, safe wrappers around the libbpf C library for developing eBPF programs. It enables Rust developers to load, attach, and manage eBPF programs and maps for observability, networking, and security applications. The project includes libbpf-cargo, a Cargo plugin that simplifies building BPF programs using standard Rust toolchains.
Rust developers and systems programmers who need to write eBPF programs for Linux kernel observability, networking, or security, and prefer using Rust's tooling and safety guarantees.
Developers choose libbpf-rs for its minimal, opinionated abstraction over libbpf that offers ergonomic and safe Rust APIs while maintaining full control over eBPF functionality. It uniquely integrates eBPF development directly into the Rust ecosystem via Cargo, making it more accessible than lower-level C tooling.
Overview
Minimal and opinionated eBPF tooling for the Rust ecosystem
Use Cases
Best For
- Building eBPF-based observability tools like performance monitors or tracing applications in Rust.
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