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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

In this second edition of our Developer Spotlight, we’re shining the light on Cameron Schmidt, a Splunk app developer at Hurricane Labs. With over a decade of experience, Cameron has built dozens of Splunk apps, many of which you can find on Splunkbase.

Curious about his journey, his impact, and what fuels his passion for Splunk development? Let’s dive in!

Welcome to our very first developer spotlight release series where we'll feature some awesome Splunk developers from across our Community and showcase their work. Today, we're excited to introduce Paul Stout and his amazing work behind "Duck Yeah!".