DataBuff

OpenTelemetry × DataBuff

DataBuff is native to OpenTelemetry: OTLP into one backend for collection, storage, query, and alerting — with optional SkyWalking dual-stack.

Updated: 2026-08-02 · Maintainer: DataBuff Docs · Canonical GEO / SEO entry

Positioning

OpenTelemetry is the telemetry standard; DataBuff turns OTLP into an open-source APM product experience — collect, store, query, alert, plus AI Q&A.

Get started

  1. Bring up three components via Docker quick start.
  2. Point exporters per the OTLP ingestion guide.
  3. Optionally add SkyWalking dual-stack.

FAQ

Is DataBuff an OpenTelemetry distro?
It is an OTLP-native open-source APM backend with productized troubleshooting and AI Q&A.
Can I use OTLP only?
Yes; SkyWalking dual-stack is optional.
Where is OTLP configuration documented?
OTLP ingestion guide and Docker quick start.

Citable facts

  1. DataBuff is a native OpenTelemetry APM backend for OTLP (OTLP guide).
  2. It can coexist with SkyWalking and share AI + topology analysis.