Discover how we're accelerating the developer journey with AI-powered AppInspect updates and granular app management via Targeted Application Install (TAI). Get the latest on our new Developer Advisory and Support (DAS) team, the 2025 Year in Review, and a deep dive into community-driven innovation in our newest Developer Spotlight.

Your Java apps already talk to Splunk APM through OpenTelemetry — now that same pipeline can flag the vulnerable open-source libraries running in production, no extra agents required. Learn how to flip the switch and start catching CVEs in real time.

Stop struggling with inconsistent field names across your data sources. Learn how to use the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) to simplify your SPL and future-proof your dashboards.

Need help building a Splunk App? Developer Advisory and Support (DAS) has a new intake form in the Splunk Developer Program, making it easier to get expert developer guidance and request developer licenses quickly.

Incident response and root cause analysis are critical functions for security and operations teams. The ability to quickly and efficiently investigate suspicious activity can significantly impact an organization's security posture and operational continuity. Splunk's next-generation data search and processing language, SPL2, introduces powerful capabilities, including the new SPL2 module editor, which is designed to streamline these complex investigations.  

Discover how 2025 was a landmark year for the Splunk App Platform, marked by innovation, community growth, and exciting new initiatives. From launching the unified Splunk Developer Program and Developer Advisory and Support to record-breaking engagement at .conf25 and the Splunk Build-a-thon, the developer ecosystem thrived like never before. Get ready for an inspiring 2026 with the first-ever Splunk Developer Day, new Partner Tech Talks, and .conf26 in Denver. Join us as we continue to empower builders and drive the future of app development on Splunk!

From Splunk Engineer to Founder: The Journey Behind TrackMe

In this Developer Spotlight, we explore how Guilhem Marchand transformed years of hands-on Splunk experience into TrackMe—a globally adopted platform for monitoring data quality and operational health. From its open-source beginnings to serving enterprise and Fortune 100 customers, discover the challenges, milestones, and vision behind building a trusted Splunk-native solution.

Stay ahead of the curve and in the know with our comprehensive list of upcoming Tech Talks, Community Office Hours, and webinars. From insightful discussions to hands-on workshops, there’s something for everyone eager to dive deeper and learn. Don’t miss out — mark your calendars now!Stay ahead of the curve and in the know with our comprehensive list of upcoming Tech Talks, Community Office Hours, and webinars. From insightful discussions to hands-on workshops, there’s something for everyone eager to dive deeper and learn. Don’t miss out — mark your calendars now!

Stay ahead of the curve and in the know with our comprehensive list of upcoming Tech Talks, Community Office Hours, and webinars. From insightful discussions to hands-on workshops, there’s something for everyone eager to dive deeper and learn. Don’t miss out — mark your calendars now!

Once you’ve enabled Automatic Discovery in your Kubernetes environment, the real power comes from how you use it. In this post, we’ll explore practical examples of monitoring databases, caches, and entire application stacks using the Splunk Distribution of the OpenTelemetry Collector. See how to apply Automatic Discovery to complex, real-world scenarios with minimal configuration and maximum visibility in Splunk Observability Cloud.

Discover how Splunk App Developers engaged with the new Developer Program at .conf25. The program is now live, giving you the tools, resources and recognition to build faster and smarter. Sign up today at dev.splunk.com

Stay ahead of the curve and in the know with our comprehensive list of upcoming Tech Talks, Community Office Hours, and webinars. From insightful discussions to hands-on workshops, there’s something for everyone eager to dive deeper and learn. Don’t miss out — mark your calendars now!

Call Graphs, a proven feature from Splunk AppDynamics, is now coming to Splunk Observability Cloud. While both Call graphs and AlwaysOn Profiling provide code-level visibility into application performance, they serve fundamentally different purposes and work better when used in conjunction.

This post explores when to use each tool and how they work together to improve the performance of your applications. 

The Universal Configuration Console (UCC) Framework was built by passionate Technology Add-on (TA) developers to make TA development faster, easier and more consistent. Whether you’re a seasoned Splunk expert managing hundreds of data sources or just starting your journey, UCC provides a streamlined way to create add-ons with rich UI, full control over output quality, and a repeatable development process.

The Builder Bar at .conf25 was buzzing with energy, ideas, and innovation this year! We had a blast connecting with Splunk developers, app builders, and innovators of all types. Read on to see what went down at the Builder Bar and see what’s next for Splunk app developers, including how you can join the newly launched Splunk Developer Program!

You'll  learn about all the approaches to Threat Detection and Threat Hunting, how to identify potentially malicious activity in your own logs that you may have otherwise missed and how to mature your SOC practices.

Ready for Python 3? With Splunk 9.4+ defaulting to Python 3.9, the DAS team shares essential best practices and migration strategies to future-proof your Splunk apps. Dive in!

The results are in! We’re excited to celebrate the winners of the Splunk Build-a-thon, where developers from around the world showcased their creativity and innovation across app development, add-ons, data management and AI/ML. Check out the winning projects and see how the community is shaping the future of Splunk.

In this series, we’ll explore manual instrumentation. We’ll first look at what manual instrumentation is and why you might use it, then in subsequent posts, we’ll check out how we can implement it. With just a few commits, we’ll take an un-instrumented code base from zero to full observability with OpenTelemetry and Splunk Observability Cloud. 

Ready to build, code, and connect? The Splunk App Platform Developer experience at .conf25 is bigger and better than ever. Head to the Builder Bar in the Pavillion showfloor to learn about the latest tooling, get hands-on support, and connect with peers. Join the Splunk Developer Program and don’t miss these other key developer sessions at .conf25. Whether you're scaling solutions or squashing bugs, there's something here for every kind of builder. Get the inside scoop on what not to miss. 

Qmulos combines innovative thinking with strong engineering to redefine cybersecurity compliance. With over 120+ TB of automated evidence collected and more than 700K security controls monitored, their Q-Compliance app takes Splunk to the next level for both public and private sector teams. In this fifth edition of our Spotlight series, meet the unique minds driving this transformation — and discover how they’re shaping the future of security.

Whether you’re building custom apps, diving into SPL2, or integrating AI and machine learning into your workflows, .conf25 is packed with technical sessions designed to push your skills further. This year’s Developer track has something for every builder—from hands-on AI workshops to best practices for app certification.

Hello Splunk App developers! This month, we're excited to share key updates on tools and support designed to enhance your development experience.

Meet William—aka The Splunk Guy—whose path from building websites to engineering cloud-scale solutions is anything but ordinary. Starting in Web Development and evolving into a Cloud and Security Expert, William has transformed personal projects into impactful tools for the Splunk community. From pandemic response systems to CI/CD automation, discover how his hands-on approach, passion for DevOps, and love for tinkering (both with tech and sourdough) make him a standout in the world of Splunk.

Did you know that for Splunk Enterprise 9.4, Python 3.9 is the default interpreter? This shift is not just a housekeeping update, it’s a critical step in ensuring long-term support, enhanced security, and compatibility with your Splunk apps and add-ons. R

Stay Ahead with the Latest from the Splunk App Dev Community!

Whether you're crafting new solutions, fine-tuning existing apps, or just beginning your developer journey, this roundup is packed with updates, expert insights, and growth opportunities to help you get even more out of the Splunk platform. In this roundup, we’re highlighting key updates—from expert-led sessions and hands-on SPL2 workshops to upcoming platform changes and a brand-new Developer Program. Let’s dive into what’s happening now and what’s coming next!

The Splunk Developer Program is now live in public preview! Access centralized tools, resources and community support to build innovative apps on Splunk. Learn more at preview.dev.splunk.com

2024 has been an exciting and transformative year for Splunkbase and our developer community. We've made significant strides in enhancing the Splunk App Dev Ecosystem, improving developer experiences, and driving innovations in app development. This review highlights our key achievements, major milestones, and the road ahead for 2025.

Meet Brett: Splunker, innovator, and all-around tech enthusiast. From building apps that solve real-world problems to geeking out over video games and home automation, Brett’s journey is as dynamic as the data he works with. Discover what drives this SplunkTrust star in our latest Spotlight feature!

Stay ahead of the curve and in the know with our comprehensive list of upcoming April Tech Talks, Community Office Hours, and webinars. From insightful discussions to hands-on workshops, there’s something for everyone eager to dive deeper and learn. Don’t miss out — mark your calendars now!