open-telemetry / open-telemetry/opentelemetry-cpp-contrib
nginx: expose traceparent via nginx vars
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- Python
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Description
Accessing traceparent in nginx scripts can be done via $otel_ctxvar_traceparent, but this was initially intended for internal use and could have a better name. Should create an alias and document its usage (e.g. adding Server-Timing headers).
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the nginx integration and the code or configuration that exposes $otel_ctxvar_traceparent. Check how nginx variables are named and where integration usage is documented. Done means a public alias exists and the documentation shows how to use it, including the Server-Timing example.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- nginx
- Domain
- observability
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100