- APM Node.js Agent: other versions:
- Introduction
- Get started with Express
- Get started with hapi
- Get started with Koa
- Get started with Restify
- Get started with Lambda
- Get started with a custom Node.js stack
- Advanced Setup and Configuration
- API Reference
- Custom Transactions
- Custom Spans
- Performance Tuning
- Source Map Support
- Compatibility Overview
- Upgrading
- Troubleshooting
Introduction
editIntroduction
editWelcome to the APM Node.js Agent documentation.
The Elastic APM Node.js Agent sends performance metrics and errors to the APM Server. It has built-in support for the most popular frameworks and routers, as well as a simple API which allows you to instrument any application. The agent is only one of the multiple components you need to get started with APM. Please also have a look at the documentation for:
Get started
editTo get you off the ground, we’ve prepared guides for the most popular web frameworks:
Alternatively, you should check out our guide for getting started with a custom Node.js stack. To get an overview of which components of your application we instrument automatically, use the Compatibility Overview page.
Other useful documentation includes:
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