Metrics API export adds group_protocol label for consumer lag

UpdateAug 12, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

The group_protocol label is now on the /export endpoint for consumer lag and rebalance time metrics, so you can split them by classic or consumer rebalance protocol in scrape-based tools.

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