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Introduction to SimpleLogs

Welcome to SimpleLogs, a VS Code extension for real-time monitoring of log files with streamlined filtering, saved searches, and log-level analysis.

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 of multiple log files from the Simple Logs activity view.
  • Focused filtering with search, regex and match-case toggles, plus per-level filters.
  • Saved searches that persist between sessions and apply with a single click.
  • Analysis view showing log-level counts with one-click drill-in.
  • Reader controls for auto-scroll, line wrapping, line numbers, and quick exports.

Getting Started​

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