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CI/CD Pipeline Log Monitoring

Capture, centralize, and search build and deployment logs across all your pipelines.

>_ the problem

Your CI/CD pipeline failed at 3 AM and the deployment didn't go out. The team finds out at standup. You go to GitHub Actions, scroll through 2,000 lines of build output, and try to find the one line that explains what went wrong. Was it a test failure? A dependency resolution issue? An infrastructure timeout? CI/CD logs are some of the hardest to work with. They are verbose, transient, and scattered across pipeline providers. GitHub Actions logs expire. Jenkins logs live on the Jenkins server. GitLab CI logs are buried in job artifacts. When you need to compare today's failed build with last week's successful one, there is no easy way to search across time. You need a centralized place where pipeline logs from every CI/CD provider land, where you can search across builds, compare runs, and find failures quickly without spelunking through web UIs.

>_ why traditional tools fall short

  • $CI/CD provider log UIs are designed to show one pipeline run at a time, making it impossible to search across historical builds.
  • $Build logs are often thousands of lines of verbose output with no search, filtering, or severity levels.
  • $Log retention varies by provider and plan, with free tiers often deleting logs after days or weeks.
  • $Each CI/CD provider has its own log format and interface, so teams using multiple providers have no unified view.

>_ how logmonitor solves this

Centralized Pipeline Logs

Send build, test, and deployment logs from any CI/CD provider to LogMonitor. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI, and custom scripts all feed into one searchable dashboard.

Structured Metadata

Tag every log with pipeline name, build number, commit SHA, branch, and status. Search across all builds for specific errors or compare successful and failed runs side by side.

HTTP API Integration

Add a simple curl command or API call to any pipeline step. No special plugins or integrations required. If your pipeline can run a shell command, it can send logs to LogMonitor.

Retention Across Builds

Logs are retained for 7, 30, or 90 days depending on your plan, far longer than most CI/CD providers keep build logs. Search historical builds without worrying about expiration.

>_ quick setup

ci-log-hook.js · javascript
// In your CI/CD pipeline script (GitHub Actions, etc.)
// Send logs via HTTP API using curl:
// curl -X POST https://api.logmonitor.io/v1/logs \
//   -H "X-Logmonitor-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
//   -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
//   -d '[{
//     "level": "info",
//     "message": "Build completed",
//     "meta": {
//       "pipeline": "deploy-prod",
//       "buildNumber": "'"$BUILD_NUMBER"'",
//       "commit": "'"$GITHUB_SHA"'",
//       "branch": "'"$GITHUB_REF"'",
//       "status": "success",
//       "duration": "142s"
//     }
//   }]'
// Response: 202 Accepted
// Or in a Node.js build script:
import { logmonitor } from 'logmonitor-js';
logmonitor.init({ apiKey: 'your-api-key' });
// The SDK auto-patches console.log/info/warn/error/debug
console.log('Tests passed', { suite: 'unit', passed: 142, failed: 0 });
console.log('Deploy started', { env: 'production', commit: process.env.GITHUB_SHA });

>_ pricing for this use case

For teams with moderate build frequency, the Pro plan at $19/mo with 1 million logs and 30-day retention covers most CI/CD logging needs. The Scale plan at $99/mo offers 90-day retention for teams that need to audit build history over longer periods.

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>_ frequently asked questions

$ How do I send CI/CD logs to LogMonitor?

Add a curl command or script step to your pipeline that sends log data to the LogMonitor HTTP API. You can send logs at key pipeline stages: build start, test results, deployment status, and any errors. No plugins or special integrations needed.

$ Can I search across historical builds?

Yes. All logs are retained and fully searchable for the duration of your plan's retention window (7, 30, or 90 days). Search by commit SHA, branch name, build number, or error message to find specific builds.

$ Does LogMonitor work with GitHub Actions?

Yes. Add a step to your GitHub Actions workflow that sends logs to LogMonitor via curl or the Node.js SDK. You can capture build output, test results, and deployment status with structured metadata.

$ Can I aggregate logs from multiple CI/CD providers?

Yes. Register each CI/CD pipeline or provider as a separate app in LogMonitor. Logs from GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and custom scripts all appear in the same dashboard.

$ How do I compare a failed build with a previous successful one?

Search for the build number or commit SHA of both builds in the LogMonitor dashboard. The structured metadata and chronological log view make it straightforward to compare the two runs and identify where they diverged.

$ Will sending logs slow down my CI/CD pipeline?

No. Log sending via the HTTP API is a lightweight HTTP POST that completes in milliseconds. You can also send logs asynchronously or in a background step so they do not block your pipeline's critical path.

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>_ about logmonitor

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