Overview

The Karafka Web UI emerges as a robust tool for developers working with the Karafka framework, providing a web-based interface that simplifies the monitoring and management of Kafka-based applications. Rather than relying on command-line tools or external software, this intuitive UI enables seamless access to critical metrics and insights, ultimately enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.

With both an open-source version and an Enhanced Web UI, users can select the level of functionality that best suits their needs. The Enhanced version offers additional features, making it a compelling choice for those who require deeper analytics and monitoring capabilities to ensure optimal application performance.

Features

• User-Friendly Interface: The Web UI simplifies the monitoring of Kafka applications, making it accessible to developers without extensive command-line experience.

• Real-Time Metrics: Gain instant access to important metrics, such as the number of messages consumed and the current number of active consumers.

• Consumer Process Inspection: Quickly analyze the state of consuming processes, facilitating immediate troubleshooting and optimization.

• Enhanced Consumer Utilization Metrics: Provides advanced insights into resource utilization and process efficiencies, helping teams understand their operational performance.

• Data Explorer: Easily view and explore the data produced to Kafka topics, with tools for understanding the routing table and data deserialization.

• Health Dashboard: Offers a comprehensive overview of consumption health, helping users to monitor application performance at a glance.

• Advanced Error Reporting: Includes features for backtrace inspection and multi-partition support, making error management more efficient.

• DLQ Insights: Navigate through Dead Letter Queue topics and messages, providing clarity on any dispatched issues that require attention.