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XO
Programmable observability platform built for developers
Developer-first observability platform combining monitoring, logging, and tracing with deep customization, native OpenTelemetry support, and Grafana-alternative visualization capabilities.
Overview
Purpose
XO (xobserve) is a programmable observability platform engineered for developers who need full control over their monitoring, logging, and tracing workflows. Designed as a modern alternative to Grafana, it delivers enterprise-grade visualization with the flexibility to customize every aspect of the observability experience.
Capabilities
The platform provides native OpenTelemetry integration, extensive chart components, and rich data source options. Deep interactivity between charts and dashboards enables sophisticated analysis workflows. Enterprise features include multi-tenancy, granular permission management, and global state coordination. Developers gain powerful programmability through WebAssembly plugin support in the Datav agent, enabling custom data processing pipelines.
Architecture
Built primarily in TypeScript and Go, XO delivers high performance across desktop and mobile devices. The modern UI supports both standard dashboards and large-format data screens. Currently, the UI and visualization layer is production-ready, while comprehensive observability features are under active development toward the V1.0 milestone.
Deployment
XO targets teams seeking an alternative to traditional observability stacks with greater developer control and customization depth.
Highlights
Native OpenTelemetry support for metrics, logs, and distributed tracing
WebAssembly-powered plugin system for custom data processing pipelines
Deep chart and page interactivity with extensive customization options
Enterprise-ready multi-tenancy and permission management
Pros
- Developer-centric design with powerful programmability and customization
- Grafana-compatible alternative with modern UI and mobile support
- Native OpenTelemetry integration simplifies observability stack
- Extensive documentation and responsive community support
Considerations
- Core observability features still in development (pre-V1.0)
- Smaller ecosystem compared to established platforms like Grafana
- Requires developer expertise to leverage advanced programmability
- Limited production case studies and enterprise adoption references
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Fit guide
Great for
- Development teams wanting full control over observability workflows
- Organizations seeking a customizable Grafana alternative
- Teams standardizing on OpenTelemetry for observability data
- Environments requiring deep dashboard interactivity and programmability
Not ideal when
- Teams needing mature, battle-tested observability features immediately
- Organizations requiring extensive third-party integrations and plugins
- Non-technical users seeking turnkey monitoring solutions
- Projects with limited developer resources for customization
How teams use it
Custom APM Dashboard
Build tailored application performance monitoring with OpenTelemetry traces, custom metrics aggregation via WebAssembly plugins, and interactive drill-down workflows.
Multi-Tenant SaaS Monitoring
Deploy isolated observability environments per customer with granular permissions, branded dashboards, and tenant-specific data processing pipelines.
Large-Format NOC Displays
Create real-time operations center screens with modern UI design, optimized for large displays and mobile device compatibility.
Developer-Driven Observability
Empower engineering teams to build and iterate on custom monitoring scenarios without waiting for platform team support.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript69%
Go26%
JavaScript3%
CSS1%
HTML1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
How does XO compare to Grafana?
XO serves as a Grafana alternative with stronger developer programmability, native OpenTelemetry support, and WebAssembly plugin capabilities. The UI layer is production-ready, while full observability features are approaching V1.0.
What observability data sources does XO support?
XO provides native OpenTelemetry integration for metrics, logs, and traces, along with support for Prometheus and Jaeger. Additional data sources can be integrated through custom plugins.
Can I extend XO with custom functionality?
Yes. The Datav agent supports WebAssembly plugins for custom data processing pipelines, and the platform offers extensive programmability for charts, interactions, and workflows.
Is XO ready for production use?
The UI and visualization components are production-ready and can replace Grafana today. Core observability features are under active development and will be released in V1.0.
What enterprise features are included?
XO includes multi-tenancy, role-based permission management, custom navigation menus, and global state management suitable for enterprise deployments.
Project at a glance
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