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Introduction to SimpleLogs

Welcome to SimpleLogs, a VS Code extension for real-time monitoring of log files with syntax highlighting, search capabilities, and basic log analysis features.

Overview​

SimpleLogs is designed to allow developers to monitor and analyze log files without leaving their editor. Whether you're watching server logs, application logs, or any other log files, SimpleLogs brings the power of dedicated log monitoring tools directly into VS Code.

Why SimpleLogs?​

Working with logs often means switching between your editor and other tools, breaking your workflow and concentration. SimpleLogs eliminates that context switching by providing a complete log monitoring solution directly in VS Code:

  • Stay in your development environment - No need to switch between applications
  • Real-time updates - See logs as they're generated
  • Powerful filtering - Focus on what matters
  • Built-in analysis - Identify patterns and issues faster
  • Syntax highlighting - Improved readability for various log formats

Core Features​

  • Real-time monitoring using VS Code's FileSystemWatcher API
  • Intelligent file handling for both small and large log files
  • Syntax highlighting for common log formats
  • Advanced search and filtering with regex support
  • Customizable highlighting for patterns like errors and warnings
  • Log statistics dashboard for visualizing trends
  • Bookmarks and annotations for important log entries
  • Multi-log view for comparing multiple logs side by side

Getting Started​

Ready to simplify your log monitoring? Continue to the Installation section to get started with SimpleLogs.