Extended Logger
This module enhances Drupal's logging system by allowing you to store custom metadata alongside standard log entries in JSON format. It supports sending these enriched logs to various destinations like the database, syslog, or files. A newer, recommended version of this module is available under the name "Logger".
An extended logger allows you to store additional metadata in a free form together with the default Drupal log records, in the JSON format. Supports output of log records to the database, syslog, stdout, stderr, or a file.
Attention! The module is reworked with a new name Logger providing new cool features and extendable by plugins! If you already use the "Extended Logger" module on a website, you can continue to use it without problems, or plan to migrate to the Logger someday. But if you are just starting - choose the Logger instead!
Features
- Generates logs in JSON format, with the ability to include only fields, that are required for your project, not all that go by default.
- Gives the ability to store any additional custom metadata together with a log record, like performance data or some detailed information.
- Provides output to any target: syslog, stdout, stderr, or a file.
Post-Installation
Just install the module and it will start working. By default the module outputs to the 'drupal.log' file. You can change the output target and other settings on the /admin/config/development/extended-logger page.
Additional Requirements
No additional requirements.
Recommended modules/libraries
I'd recommend using Grafana Loki to parse and collect logs, with a great ability to filter and visualize logs.
Similar projects
We already have several modules, that provide some extended logging, but most of them don't allow storing additional metadata together with log records, or use separate storage for custom logs:
So, seems the only solution to store metadata together with all other log records, is the current module? Tell me if I'm wrong!
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