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data-api-builder-otel

Configure Data API Builder OpenTelemetry tracing and metrics via dab-config.json.

1|1|Updated Feb 26, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#observability#telemetry#distributed-tracing#open-telemetry#aspire#data-api-builder
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Skill: data-api-builder-otel
Source: https://github.com/JerryNixon/vslive-2026-las-demos/tree/main/.github/skills/data-api-builder-otel
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JerryNixon/vslive-2026-las-demos --skill data-api-builder-otel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Data API Builder teams need reliable distributed tracing and metrics to diagnose performance and reliability across Aspire, Docker, and Azure deployments. This Skill provides a ready-to-use OpenTelemetry setup for DAB so traces and metrics flow to the configured backends.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enables distributed tracing and metrics for REST, GraphQL, MCP, and database operations via the .NET OpenTelemetry SDK.
  • Uses the runtime.telemetry.open-telemetry configuration block in dab-config.json to control enablement and endpoints.
  • Supports Aspire auto-injection of OTLP endpoint and service name; works with local development and cloud deployments; optional headers for authenticated collectors.
  • Includes practical guidance on avoiding common pitfalls (e.g., unsatisfied @env() references causing startup crashes).

Quick Start

Configure the DAB runtime to enable OpenTelemetry by setting runtime.telemetry.open-telemetry and then run the container with Aspire or a local collector.

Frequently Asked Questions about data-api-builder-otel

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I enable OpenTelemetry tracing for Data API Builder in dab-config.json?▼

OpenTelemetry tracing for Data API Builder is enabled by configuring the runtime.telemetry.open-telemetry block in dab-config.json to control endpoint settings and metrics collection across your environments.

Does Data API Builder support distributed tracing in Aspire deployments?▼

Data API Builder supports distributed tracing in Aspire deployments through auto-injection of the OTLP endpoint and service name, enabling traces and metrics to flow to configured backends.

Why does Data API Builder crash on startup when configuring OpenTelemetry?▼

Data API Builder startup crashes during OpenTelemetry configuration often occur due to unsatisfied @env() references in dab-config.json that fail to resolve environment variables at launch.

Can I send OpenTelemetry metrics from Data API Builder to an authenticated collector?▼

Data API Builder supports sending OpenTelemetry metrics to authenticated collectors by including optional authentication headers in the runtime.telemetry.open-telemetry block when the endpoint requires them.

What operations are traced when enabling OpenTelemetry for Data API Builder?▼

OpenTelemetry for Data API Builder captures distributed tracing and metrics for REST, GraphQL, MCP, and database operations using the .NET OpenTelemetry SDK across local and cloud environments.

Do I need the .NET OpenTelemetry SDK to collect metrics from Data API Builder?▼

The .NET OpenTelemetry SDK is required to enable distributed tracing and metrics collection for Data API Builder, ensuring traces flow correctly to your configured OTLP exporters.

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