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log

The "log" command line tool is commonly used in operating systems and software development environments. It allows users to view and manipulate log files, which contain records of events or actions that have occurred in a system.

Users can utilize the "log" tool to read log files and monitor activities such as system processes, error messages, and user actions. It provides valuable information for troubleshooting issues, diagnosing problems, and understanding system behavior.

The tool often offers various options to filter or search for specific information within log files, enabling users to focus on relevant data. It can also display log files in real-time, continuously updating as new entries are added.

Additionally, users may have permissions to modify log files using the "log" command. This can involve appending new entries, changing log levels, or rotating log files to manage their size.

Moreover, the "log" command can be integrated with other tools and scripts to automate log analysis tasks and generate reports. By leveraging this command line utility, administrators and developers can efficiently monitor and analyze log files to maintain system health and identify potential issues.

List of commands for log:

  • log:tldr:48899 log: Export all logs to disk for the past hour.
    $ sudo log collect --last ${1h} --output ${filename-logarchive}
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  • log:tldr:4ceef log: Stream logs sent to `syslog` from the process with a specific PID.
    $ log stream --process ${process_id}
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  • log:tldr:d0fbc log: Show logs sent to syslog from a process with a specific name.
    $ log show --predicate "process == '${process_name}'"
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  • log:tldr:e5944 log: Stream live system logs.
    $ log stream
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