Open source ebpf projects
Every project in the registry tagged ebpf, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
eBPF-based Networking, Security, and Observability
Distributed tracing, metrics, logs, and GenAI monitoring in one
Capture SSL/TLS plaintext with eBPF—no MITM proxy or custom CA installation. Supports Linux and Android on x86_64 and arm64.
eBPF-powered network observability for Kubernetes. Indexes L4/L7 traffic with full K8s context, decrypts TLS without keys. Queryable by AI agents via MCP and hu
Full-stack observability without code changes
Cloud native networking and network security
Continuous profiling for analysis of CPU and memory usage, down to the line number and throughout time. Saving infrastructure cost, improving performance, and i
Aya is an eBPF library for the Rust programming language, built with a focus on developer experience and operability.
Hubble - Network, Service & Security Observability for Kubernetes using eBPF
Distributed tracing without code changes. 🚀 Instantly monitor any application using OpenTelemetry and eBPF
eBPF distributed networking observability tool for Kubernetes
An open source real-time network topology and protocols analyzer
Fast and Lightweight Observability Data Collector
eBPF-based autoinstrumentation of web applications and network metrics
0x.Tools: X-Ray vision for Linux systems
The goal is to make it easier to configure your favorite Linux distribution as a router. Built with Rust and eBPF.
Qtap: An eBPF agent that captures pre-encrypted network traffic, providing rich context about egress connections and their originating processes.
eBPF-based Cloud Native Monitoring Tool
DataBuff is an AI-native APM built on Opentelemetry，with multi-agent troubleshooting out of the box.
Real-time network monitor + outbound firewall — see & block every connection. Privacy-first, local-first, Rust fleet agent, SIEM exports, 8 languages. / Moniteu
Endpoint detection for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Sigma, YARA, and IOC rules on native telemetry. Written in Rust. No cloud account required.
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Frequently asked questions
How many open source ebpf projects are there?
This registry tracks 21 projects tagged ebpf, with 129,970 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is cilium at 25,759 stars.
Are these ebpf projects free to use?
Yes — 21 of the 21 carry an explicit open-source licence across 5 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which ebpf project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these ebpf projects still maintained?
18 of the 21 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.