Lightrun
Debug live applications in real-time without code changes or redeployments
Target Audience
- Software Developers
- Engineering Leaders
- DevOps Teams
- Enterprise IT Departments
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Overview
Lightrun lets developers add logs, metrics, and traces to live applications directly from their IDE without restarting or redeploying code. It provides instant visibility into production systems, cloud-native apps, and CI pipelines. The tool helps teams troubleshoot faster by eliminating guesswork and reducing logging costs.
Key Features
Dynamic Instrumentation
Add logs and metrics to live apps without redeploying
IDE Integration
Debug directly from VSCode, JetBrains, or Visual Studio
Multi-Language Support
Works with Java, Node.js, Python, and .NET environments
On-Prem Deployment
Runs in airgapped or cloud environments securely
Observability Sync
Integrates with 30+ monitoring tools for instant insights
Use Cases
Debug live production applications
Troubleshoot cloud-native systems
Fix broken CI pipelines
Reduce logging costs
Validate feature flag impacts
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Real-time debugging without redeploys/restarts
- No source code access required
- Works across monoliths, microservices, and serverless
- Secure read-only instrumentation
Cons
- Limited to JVM/Node.js/Python/.NET languages
- Per-SDK pricing may scale poorly for large deployments
Frequently Asked Questions
What pricing model does Lightrun use?
Lightrun charges per concurrently running SDK instance rather than per developer seat.
Which programming languages are supported?
Supports JVM languages (Java/Scala/Kotlin), Node.js, Python, and .NET (C#/F#).
Can Lightrun work in on-prem environments?
Yes, fully deployable on-prem including airgapped networks.
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