prom-client is a Node.js client library for Prometheus, a popular monitoring and alerting toolkit. It allows you to instrument your Node.js applications and expose custom metrics in a format that Prometheus can scrape and store. prom-client simplifies the process of collecting and exposing metrics like HTTP request durations, memory usage, and custom business metrics.
Compared to other monitoring solutions, prom-client offers seamless integration with Prometheus, enabling you to leverage Prometheus's powerful querying and alerting capabilities. It is actively maintained with regular updates and improvements, making it a reliable choice for monitoring Node.js applications.
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