The `spring-boot-actuator` module provides all of Spring Boot's production-ready features. The recommended way to enable the features is to add a dependency on the `spring-boot-starter-actuator` starter. > **Definition of Actuator** > > An actuator is a manufacturing term that refers to a mechanical device for moving or controlling something. Actuators can generate a large amount of motion from a small change.
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# Enabling Actuator
The `spring-boot-actuator` module provides all of Spring Boot's production-ready features. The recommended way to enable the features is to add a dependency on the `spring-boot-starter-actuator` starter.
> **Definition of Actuator**
>
> An actuator is a manufacturing term that refers to a mechanical device for moving or controlling something. Actuators can generate a large amount of motion from a small change.
## Adding the Actuator Dependency
To add the actuator to a Maven-based project, add the following starter dependency:
```xml
<dependencies>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-boot-starter-actuator</artifactId>
</dependency>
</dependencies>
```
For Gradle, use the following declaration:
```gradle
dependencies {
implementation 'org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-actuator'
}
```
