awslogs ☆

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Description:
Simple command-line tool to read AWS CloudWatch logs

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.15.0@3 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Devops

Tags: aws cloudwatch logs devops monitoring

Install: brew install awslogs

About:
awslogs is a command-line tool that enables you to stream and query AWS CloudWatch Logs in real-time. It simplifies log analysis by allowing you to filter and search logs using natural patterns without needing to use the cumbersome AWS web console. This tool is invaluable for developers and DevOps engineers who need to quickly diagnose issues and monitor application performance.

Key Features:

Real-time log streaming directly to your terminal
Powerful querying and filtering capabilities
Support for multiple AWS regions and log groups
Simple, intuitive command-line interface

Use Cases:

Debugging live application issues by tailing CloudWatch logs
Searching historical logs for specific error patterns or events
Monitoring infrastructure and service health in real-time

Alternatives:

awslogs (AWS CLI) – The native AWS CLI provides similar functionality but often requires more complex command structures and filtering syntax.
cw – A modern alternative written in Rust that offers similar features with potential performance improvements.

License: BSD-3-Clause

Dependencies: python@3.14

Bottles available for: all

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 11, 2025 1:04am		2	VERSION_BUMP	9f18a190
Oct 10, 2024 3:39pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	0f358eb2