Redpanda is a streaming data platform and Agentic Data Plane for developers. It's Kafka API-compatible but simpler to deploy and operate, designed for modern applications and AI agents requiring real-time data processing without the operational complexity of traditional platforms.

How do I get started with Redpanda?

You can get started by installing Redpanda locally with Docker, deploying on Kubernetes, or signing up for Redpanda Cloud for a fully-managed service. Our quickstart guides walk you through creating your first topic and producing/consuming messages in minutes.

Is Redpanda compatible with Apache Kafka?

Yes, Redpanda is fully compatible with the Apache Kafka API. You can use existing Kafka clients, tools, and applications with Redpanda without any code changes, making migration seamless.

What is an Agentic Data Plane?

An Agentic Data Plane is infrastructure that enables AI agents to access, process, and act on real-time data streams. Redpanda provides the high-performance streaming foundation that AI agents need to interact with live data, execute workflows, and coordinate actions across systems.

Redpanda Documentation

Everything you need to move data
and put agents to work on it.

Guides, concepts, and references for the two platforms that power Redpanda: streaming your data reliably and letting AI agents act on it safely.

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Build, connect, and govern AI agents on top of your data. Create agents without code, plug in Salesforce or your database, and keep every action observable and in-policy.