OpenTelemetry Protocol

The OpenTelemetry protocol (OTLP) design goals, requirements, and specification have moved to github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-proto/docs.

You can also view the specification from the OpenTelemetry website, see OTLP.

For additional OTLP implementation requirements in the OpenTelemetry SDKs, see SDK Exporter.

OpenTelemetry Protocol Specification

Design Goals for OpenTelemetry Wire Protocol

OpenTelemetry Protocol Exporter

OpenTelemetry Protocol File Exporter

OpenTelemetry Protocol Requirements