Using Logging
This skill helps you strategically add detailed logs to your code for debugging, monitoring, and understanding application behavior – crucial for problem-solving.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add using-logging npx -- -y @trustedskills/using-logging
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"using-logging": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/using-logging"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The using-logging skill enables AI agents to capture, store, and analyze application events for debugging and monitoring purposes. It provides structured output that helps developers trace execution flows and identify issues within complex systems.
When to use it
- Debugging unexpected behavior in deployed applications by reviewing event histories.
- Monitoring system health and tracking user actions over time.
- Auditing security events or verifying compliance with operational logs.
- Generating detailed reports on application performance metrics.
Key capabilities
- Configurable log levels for filtering output granularity.
- Structured logging formats compatible with standard analysis tools.
- Timestamped event recording for precise timeline reconstruction.
- Integration hooks for external logging services and databases.
Example prompts
- "Set up logging to capture all user authentication attempts with timestamps."
- "Analyze recent error logs to identify the root cause of the database timeout."
- "Configure structured logging for the payment processing module to track transaction flows."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your logging strategy includes appropriate retention policies to manage storage costs effectively. Avoid logging sensitive data like passwords or personal identifiers to maintain security compliance.
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