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Introduction:

Welcome to Kafka Trial, a new open-source desktop application designed to simplify Kafka topic exploration. Kafka Trial provides a user-friendly interface for browsing Kafka topics and inspecting data within them. It aims to be an intuitive tool for Kafka users, offering an alternative to existing tools like Offset Explorer.

Kafka Trial

Features:

Topic Exploration:

  • Browse Kafka topics effortlessly through a user-friendly interface.
  • View metadata and partitions for each topic.
  • Inspect messages within topics for data analysis and debugging.

User-Friendly Interface:

  • Intuitive UI designed for ease of use and navigation.
  • Responsive layout ensures smooth interaction on desktop environments.
  • Dark and light themes available for user preference.

Cross-Platform Compatibility:

  • Built using modern web technologies (Wails, React), ensuring compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
  • Easy installation process for various operating systems.

Getting Started:

To get started with Kafka Trial, follow these steps:

Installation:

  • Download the source code and build package for your operating system.

Configuration:

  • Upon launching Kafka Trial, configure the connection settings to your Kafka cluster.
  • Provide the necessary details such as bootstrap servers, security settings, and other authentication parameters.

Exploring Topics:

  • Once connected, navigate through Kafka topics using the sidebar menu.
  • Click on individual topics to view metadata and partitions.
  • Inspect messages within topics for data analysis and debugging purposes.

Contributing:

Kafka Trial is a new project, and contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for new features, encounter bugs, or want to contribute code enhancements, please submit an issue or pull request on GitHub.