Vitals – Observability inside VS Code with Prometheus, Loki, and Alerts

Summary: Vitals integrates Prometheus metrics, Loki logs, and Alertmanager alerts directly into VS Code, enabling developers to monitor infrastructure health without switching tools. It connects to existing observability stacks, supports custom PromQL and LogQL queries, and offers a zero-configuration demo mode. The tool is fully open source and keeps data local to the machine.

What it does

Vitals displays metrics, streams logs, and manages alerts within VS Code through a redesigned glassmorphic interface. It connects directly to Prometheus, Loki, and Alertmanager, allowing users to view and silence alerts without leaving the editor.

Who it's for

Developers who want integrated observability inside their development environment to reduce context switching and monitor infrastructure health efficiently.

Why it matters

It eliminates the need to switch between VS Code and external monitoring tools, streamlining workflow and maintaining privacy by keeping data on the local machine.