LogWatch: Real-time log file monitoring with syslog and systemd support, automating actions on detected patterns
LogWatch is a powerful and flexible log file monitoring tool designed to keep a vigilant eye on your system's log files. It is capable of monitoring both syslog and systemd logs, allowing you to automate responses to specific log patterns and events.
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Syslog and systemd Support: Monitor a wide range of log files, ensuring no important events are missed, with seamless integration for both syslog and systemd. Install using
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Pattern Matching: Define custom log entry patterns to identify critical events in your logs.
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Action Automation: Automatically trigger predefined scripts or commands in response to detected log patterns.
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Real-time Monitoring: LogWatch operates in real-time, continuously scanning log files for changes and patterns.
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Configurable Alerts: Customize alerts and notifications to fit your monitoring needs.
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User-Friendly Setup: LogWatch is designed for easy installation and configuration, making log monitoring accessible to all users.
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Open Source: LogWatch is an open-source project, offering flexibility for customization to meet your unique monitoring requirements.
For detailed installation instructions, configuration options, and usage examples, please refer to the documentation.
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sudo apt update
sudo apt install logwatch
sudo dnf install logwatch
To start monitoring your log files with LogWatch, simply run:
logwatch
For more advanced usage and configuration options, please refer to the documentation.
We welcome contributions from the community! If you would like to contribute to LogWatch, please check out our Contribution Guidelines.
LogWatch is licensed under the MIT License.
For questions or support, feel free to contact us at gjlabs@gjlabs.com.br.