Node.js Logger with a Built-in Dashboard
Errsole is an open-source logger for Node.js. It has a built-in web dashboard to view, filter, and search your app logs.
https://github.com/errsole/errsole.js/assets/3775513/b59424fa-c3b3-4a65-b603-e35499fe4263
Features
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Easy Setup: Just insert the Errsole code snippet at the beginning of your app's main file. That's it!
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Automated Log Collection: Errsole automatically collects all your app logs directly from the Node.js console.
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Customized Logging: Errsole's custom logger provides multiple log levels, thereby enabling greater precision in logging. Additionally, you can include metadata with your logs and receive alerts for specific log events according to your preferences. Read More
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Centralized Logging: Errsole consolidates all your app logs from multiple servers into one centralized database. You can choose your preferred database system.
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Interactive Web Dashboard: Easily view, filter, and search your app logs using the Errsole Web Dashboard.
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Secure Access Control: Errsole comes with built-in authentication, ensuring that only you and your authorized development team can access the logs.
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Error Notifications: Errsole delivers notifications for app crashes and custom alerts directly to your Email or Slack.
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Data Retention: You can specify the number of days you wish to keep your app logs.
Setup
Web Dashboard Access
After completing the setup, you can access the Errsole Web Dashboard through the following methods:
- Local Environment: Open your web browser and visit
http://localhost:8001/
. - Remote Server: If you have deployed Errsole on a remote server, use the server's IP address or domain name followed by the port number (e.g., YourServerIP:8001 or YourDomain:8001).
Note
If you initialized Errsole with a different port or specified a custom path, adjust the URL as follows:
- Replace 8001 with your chosen port number.
- Append your custom path to the end of the URL.
http(s)://YourServerIP:CustomPort/YourCustomPath
Proxy Middleware Configuration
If you encounter issues accessing port 8001 due to firewall restrictions, or if you prefer to host the Errsole Web Dashboard on your primary domain/port, you can configure the Errsole Proxy Middleware in your app. Here is a step-by-step guide: Proxy Middleware Configuration
Custom Logging Functions
log / info
The log function is used to log messages or information. It can accept one or more arguments, which can be strings, numbers, JavaScript objects, or Error objects.
Example
errsole.log('Logging a message');
errsole.log('Multiple', 'arguments', 'are supported');
errsole.log('Logging with a variable:', var1);
errsole.log(new Error('An error occurred'));
errsole.log('Logging with an error object:', errorObject);
alert
The alert function logs a message and sends a notification to configured channels, such as Email or Slack. It accepts the same types of arguments as the log function.
Example
errsole.alert('Alert! Something critical happened');
error
The error function is specifically designed to log errors. It accepts the same types of arguments as the log function.
Example
errsole.error(new Error('An error occurred'));
warn
The warn function is used to log warning messages. It accepts the same types of arguments as the log function.
Example
errsole.warn('This is a warning message');
debug
The debug function logs debug information, typically used for troubleshooting during development. It accepts the same types of arguments as the log function.
Example
errsole.debug('Debugging information');
Contribution and Support
Contribution: We welcome contributions! If you have ideas for improvements, feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.
Support: Have questions, facing issues, or want to request a feature? Open an issue on the GitHub repository.
License
MIT