rarst/error-log-dashboard-widget

Robust zero-configuration and low-memory WordPress plugin to keep an eye on error log

Error Log Dashboard Widget

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Error Log Dashboard Widget is robust zero–configuration and low–memory WordPress plugin to keep an eye on error log., _(*2)

Logging errors is recommended best practice, even for production site. Checking those logs however might seem like a chore., _(*3)

The widget brings latest entries from error log right to WordPress dashboard:, _(*4)

• log file is detected automatically from configuration;
• only end of file is read — no memory overflow issues, safe for large logs.

Installation

Download and unpack into plugins directory or require with Composer:, _(*5)

composer require rarst/error-log-dashboard-widget

Frequently Asked Questions

Which log is monitored?

Log file path is read from error_log PHP setting, which can be configured by WordPress or otherwise. Additional logs can be monitored by filtering list on error_log_widget_logs hook., _(*6)

Why so many/few lines?

Filter error_log_widget_lines hook to control how many lines you want to see., _(*7)

Will everyone see the widget?

Only users with manage_options capability (Administrators) will see the widget. You can change this by filtering error_log_widget_capability hook., _(*8)

License

GPLv2+, _(*9)