Trickster
An HTTP reverse proxy cache for web applications and a query accelerator for time series databases like Prometheus and InfluxDB.
What is Trickster?
Trickster is an HTTP reverse proxy and cache that accelerates web applications and time series database queries. It sits between clients and backend services, caching responses and optimizing data retrieval to reduce latency and server load. For time series databases like Prometheus, it uses techniques like delta caching and step boundary normalization to dramatically speed up dashboard rendering.
DevOps engineers, SREs, and developers managing monitoring dashboards or high-traffic web APIs who need to improve performance and scalability. It's particularly valuable for teams using Prometheus, InfluxDB, or ClickHouse with Grafana or similar visualization tools.
Developers choose Trickster because it provides significant performance improvements for time series queries without modifying existing dashboards or databases. Its unique delta caching approach reduces redundant computations, while its flexible caching backends and load balancing capabilities make it suitable for production environments.
Overview
Open Source HTTP Reverse Proxy Cache and Time Series Dashboard Accelerator
Use Cases
Best For
- Accelerating Grafana dashboards that query Prometheus or InfluxDB
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