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Yup, telegraf is what keeps me with InfluxDB, even if I couldn't care less about the database or the pain in the ass it is to operate.

VictoriaMetrics does claim to be compatible with the inline format, which makes me wonder if it is possible to keep using telegraf with it.

You can.

I also use Telegraf with TimescaleDB.

Telegraf actually made interop with their competitors super easy