Logs

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Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Logs?

Logs is a GNOME viewer for browsing and searching events recorded in the systemd journal. It includes journal search, event categories, and detailed event views.

Journal search

Event categories

Detailed event views

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Linux users investigating application or system events

Before you choose

It depends on a systemd journal data source. Some journal entries require additional access permissions.

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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0+. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. It depends on a systemd journal data source.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. It depends on a systemd journal data source.

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Why consider it

Brings journal search and event categories into the same workflow.

Search around the time of the problem, inspect the detailed event entries, and compare related application and hardware messages before changing the system.

What to keep in mind

It depends on a systemd journal data source.

Some journal entries require additional access permissions.

How to use it well

Logs fits Linux users investigating application or system events. Search around the time of the problem, inspect the detailed event entries, and compare related application and hardware messages before changing the system.

It depends on a systemd journal data source. Some journal entries require additional access permissions. Start with a small setup and verify credentials, network access, and recovery steps before expanding its role.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Logs free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0+. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. It depends on a systemd journal data source.

Can I use Logs for journal search?

Yes. Logs includes journal search. Search around the time of the problem, inspect the detailed event entries, and compare related application and hardware messages before changing the system.

Can Logs read any arbitrary text log file?

It depends on a systemd journal data source.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

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