Evolving rsyslog Documentation with AI: From Chaos to a Plan

TL;DR: The rsyslog documentation was a mess — and I knew it. It’s now only “partly OK”, but for the first time we have a clear structure, concept, and plan. AI support, combined with my review and technical expertise, is making this transformation possible — and AI is improving at an impressive pace.
(This post was generated with AI support and fully reviewed and revised by me.)

The rsyslog documentation – an important part of the system. (image: Rainer Gerhards/AI)
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rsyslog Goes AI First — A New Chapter Begins

After 24 months of focused evaluation and careful experimentation, we’re excited to announce a major shift in the evolution of rsyslog: we’re going AI First.

This marks the beginning of a strategic transformation in how we design, develop, and support rsyslog and its ecosystem. While today’s post is just a short announcement, it lays the groundwork for a series of updates to follow — including deep dives into what we’re doing, why, and how it benefits you.

rsyslog follows an AI First strategy.
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