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Features

SimpleLogs comes packed with features to help you monitor and analyze log files efficiently.

Real-Time Monitoring​

Watch log files update in real-time without leaving VS Code:

  • Auto-scroll to follow the latest log entries
  • Toggle auto-scrolling to pause and examine specific sections
  • Configurable refresh rates for polling or real-time updates
  • Different strategies for handling small and large files

Advanced Log Viewing​

Easily navigate and read your logs:

  • Syntax highlighting for improved readability
  • Virtual scrolling for performance with large files
  • Line numbers for easy reference
  • Collapsible sections to hide repetitive content
  • Multi-log view to monitor multiple files simultaneously

Powerful Search and Filtering​

Find exactly what you're looking for:

  • Full text search with instant results
  • Regular expression support for complex patterns
  • Time-based filters to focus on specific time periods
  • Exclusion filters to hide irrelevant entries
  • Save and reuse frequently used filters
  • Quick filtering from context menu

Log Analysis​

Gain insights from your logs:

  • Error and warning counting to identify problematic areas
  • Pattern recognition to spot recurring issues
  • Trend visualization to see changes over time
  • Statistics dashboard with key metrics
  • Interactive log level analysis with one-click filtering

Customization​

Make SimpleLogs work for you:

  • Customizable highlighting patterns for different log elements
  • Dark and light theme support to match your VS Code theme
  • Configurable maximum display lines for performance tuning
  • Workspace and global settings for different projects

Dashboard Integration​

Visualize log data with the integrated dashboard:

  • Toggle between logs and dashboard with a single click
  • View error and warning trends over time
  • Analyze log level distribution visually
  • Select different time intervals for trend analysis
  • Access log statistics for detailed insights
  • Click on log level items in analysis view to instantly apply filters

Saved Searches and Filtering​

Manage your search criteria efficiently:

  • Save search filters with custom names for frequent use
  • Apply saved searches to any log file with a single click
  • Quickly clear filters to return to the full log view
  • Manage saved searches with easy-to-use interface
  • Persistent storage across VS Code sessions

Commands and Key Bindings​

Access functionality quickly with built-in commands:

  • Start/Stop Monitoring
  • Add/Remove Files
  • Clear View
  • Toggle Auto-Scroll
  • Save Search Filters
  • Show Dashboard
  • And many more...

For more details on each feature, check the corresponding section in the documentation sidebar.