Documentation

Complete guide to using Logfile Expert

User Manual

Everything you need to know about Logfile Expert

Getting Started

Getting Started

Installation, first launch, and opening your first log file. Learn the basics of the interface and navigation.

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Log Formats

Log Formats

Comprehensive guide to all supported log formats and automatic format detection.

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Custom Formats

Custom Formats

Define custom log format parsers with regex patterns or fixed-width columns and live preview.

Custom Formats →
Filtering

Filtering

Master content filtering, date/time ranges, IP address networks, and log level filtering.

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Remote Files

Remote Files

Connect to remote servers via SFTP, configure authentication, and monitor remote log files live.

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Advanced Features

Advanced Features

Multiple windows, keyboard shortcuts, performance tuning, and troubleshooting common issues.

Advanced Guide →
Quick Start Tour

Quick Start Tour

New to Logfile Expert? Take the quick start tour to learn the essentials in minutes.

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Quick Reference

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • ⌘O - Open file
  • ⌘W - Close window
  • ⌘F - Open filter dialog
  • ⌘N - New window
  • ⌘R - Refresh/reload file
  • ⌘, - Preferences

Supported Log Formats

  • Apache/nginx access logs, Apache error logs
  • Linux syslog, auth log, kernel log, dmesg
  • Journald (short-log)
  • macOS Install Log, macOS WiFi Log
  • JSON Lines
  • Postfix mail log, Exim mail log
  • Fail2ban log
  • PHP error log, vsftpd log
  • Plain Text
  • Custom formats (user-defined)

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