Rsyslog project update: faster reviews, clearer process
Summary
We are tightening our contribution workflow to improve review speed and predictability. Expect reasonable turnaround times, not instant responses. This is rolling out now.
What changes now
- Initial PR look: Maintainer aims to glance at each new PR within 3 business days.
- AI review on PRs: Runs automatically on open. In our experience it is 90%+ correct and provides actionable items.
- Full review trigger: Deeper maintainer review typically follows when CI is green and AI items are fixed or clearly explained.
- Old issues policy: No mass closures. We are revisiting older items with AI assist and closing them for the right reasons, often by implementing what is needed.
- Labels and dashboards: We are formalizing labels (including good first issue) and lightweight dashboards to make navigation and triage easier. Details will follow in a separate post.
- Responsible AI First: We use AI to speed feedback, but only where it adds real value and the results make sense.
rsyslog 8.2508.0 (2025.08) – release announcement
Download: https://www.rsyslog.com/files/download/rsyslog/rsyslog-8.2508.0.tar.gz
Project-provided packages are building now and are expected later today. Ubuntu PPAs are already done.
We are excited to ship a large and meaningful rsyslog release. This cycle advances our responsible “AI First” strategy and moves decisively toward cloud native operations. It also delivers major quality, security, and documentation improvements.
Continue reading “rsyslog 8.2508.0 (2025.08) – release announcement”New Notification Channels for Rsyslog News
There are now two additional ways to get rsyslog news:
These channels are operated by maintainer Rainer Gerhards. They are meant for people who find it convenient to receive rsyslog updates via messenger platforms.
Continue reading “New Notification Channels for Rsyslog News”Backticks in RainerScript just got smarter: ${VAR} and adjacent text now work
TL;DR
Backticks with echo in RainerScript now support brace-style environment variables (${VAR}) and adjacent text (e.g., `echo sasl.password=${KAFKA_PASSWORD}`). This removes a common pitfall when assembling key=value pairs for modules like omkafka. It’s still a limited, intentional subset—not a full shell. The change was motivated by real-world confusion reported in issue #5827. (GitHub)
RSyslog Windows Agent 8.1 Released
Adiscon is pleased to announce the release of Rsyslog Windows Agent 8.1.
This release brings significant improvements to the platform’s reliability and functionality. The Mail Action has been modernized with improved SMTP logic and better error handling for email delivery.
Key security and stability improvements include fixes for memory leaks in the REGEX Filter and file compression systems, as well as enhanced timestamp processing to prevent conversion errors. Event Log monitoring now supports microseconds precision for improved compliance with RFC standards.
Detailed information can be found in the version history.
rsyslog Goes AI First — A New Chapter Begins
After 24 months of focused evaluation and careful experimentation, we’re excited to announce a major shift in the evolution of rsyslog: we’re going AI First.
For those who love more details, please the the more in-depth description of AI First.
This marks the beginning of a strategic transformation in how we design, develop, and support rsyslog and its ecosystem. While today’s post is just a short announcement, it lays the groundwork for a series of updates to follow — including deep dives into what we’re doing, why, and how it benefits you.
Revitalizing Rsyslog with Docker: A New Era of Log Management
We’re excited to announce a renewed focus on the rsyslog Docker project, bringing you robust, flexible, and easy-to-use containerized solutions for your logging needs. This isn’t just a refresh; it’s a reimagining of how rsyslog can integrate into modern, containerized environments.
RSyslog Windows Agent 8.0 Released
Release Date: 2025-01-23
Build-IDs: Service 8.0.0.230, Client 8.0.0.320
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You can download Free Trial Version of RSyslog Windows Agent.
RSyslog Windows Agent 8.0 Released
Adiscon is pleased to announce the release of Rsyslog Windows Agent 8.0.0 Build 230.
This update focuses on enhancing functionality and modernizing the platform. It introduces DTLS Action support, enabling secure logging over UDP, and adds microseconds to timestamps, improving RFC5424 compliance. The OpenSSL library has been upgraded, ensuring compatibility with the latest security protocols, including TLS v1.3.
For greater flexibility, RELP Action now supports custom output encoding.
Detailed information can be found in the version history.
RSyslog Windows Agent 7.5c Released
Release Date: 2024-10-06
Build-IDs: Service 7.5.0.228, Client 7.4.0.315
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You can download Free Trial Version of RSyslog Windows Agent.