Chapter 1. Streams for Apache Kafka Proxy overview

Streams for Apache Kafka Proxy is an Apache Kafka protocol-aware ("Layer 7") proxy designed to enhance Kafka-based systems. Through its filter mechanism it allows additional behavior to be introduced into a Kafka-based system without requiring changes to either your applications or the Kafka cluster itself. Built-in filters are provided as part of the solution.

Functioning as an intermediary, the Streams for Apache Kafka Proxy mediates communication between a Kafka cluster and its clients. It takes on the responsibility of receiving, filtering, and forwarding messages.

An API provides a convenient means for implementing custom logic within the proxy.