AKHQ (Apache Kafka HQ) is a web-based tool for managing and monitoring Apache Kafka clusters. It provides a user-friendly interface for browsing topics, consumer groups, and schemas, as well as performing administrative tasks such as creating topics and managing ACLs.

Pros

• Intuitive web interface for easy Kafka cluster management
• Supports multiple Kafka clusters and authentication methods
• Provides real-time monitoring and alerting capabilities
• Offers schema registry integration and management

Cons

• Requires additional setup and maintenance compared to command-line tools
• May introduce security concerns if not properly configured
• Limited customization options for advanced users
• Potential performance impact on large-scale Kafka clusters

Getting Started

To run AKHQ using Docker:

docker run -p 8080:8080 -e AKHQ_CONFIGURATION='
akhq:
  connections:
    docker-kafka-server:
      properties:
        bootstrap.servers: "kafka:9092"
' tchiotludo/akhq

Access the AKHQ web interface at http://localhost:8080.

For more advanced configurations, create a application.yml file:

akhq:
  connections:
    local-kafka-server:
      properties:
        bootstrap.servers: "localhost:9092"
      schema-registry:
        url: "http://localhost:8081"

Then run AKHQ with the configuration file:

docker run -p 8080:8080 -v /path/to/application.yml:/app/application.yml tchiotludo/akhq

For detailed setup instructions and configuration options, refer to the official documentation at https://akhq.io/docs/.