Log Analyzers

Chipmunk – logfile viewer and analyzer

Chipmunk is a fast logfile viewer that can deal with huge logfiles (>10 GB).

It powers a super fast search and is supposed to be a useful tool for developers who have to analyze logfiles.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • CLI tool – provides an easier way to manage various development tasks for Chipmunk. Chipmunk consists of multiple modules with complex dependencies on each other, and this tool helps streamline the development process by coordinating these tasks seamlessly. This tool acts as a cargo extension.
  • GUI.
  • Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Website: github.com/esrlabs/chipmunk
Support:
Developer: ESR Labs
License: Apache License 2.0

Command-line Interface

Chipmunk graphical user interface

Chipmunk is written in TypeScript and Rust. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials


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