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- GA Release
- Run with Docker
Running on Kubernetes? Try the Logstash Helm Chart (beta).
This default distribution is governed by the Elastic License, and includes the full set of free features.
View the detailed release notes here.
Not the version you're looking for? View past releases.
The pure Apache 2.0 licensed distribution is available here.
Java 8 is required for Logstash 6.x and 5.x.
New around here? View our getting started page to get acquainted with the Elastic Stack.
Download and unzip Logstash
Logstash can also be installed from our package repositories using apt or yum. See Repositories in the Guide.
Prepare a logstash.conf config file
Run bin/logstash -f logstash.conf
Dive into the getting started guide and video.
