retrospective
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Description:
Log analysis tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 7.1.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: log-analysis monitoring devops security observability
Install: brew install --cask retrospective
About:
Retrospective is a comprehensive log analysis tool designed for IT operations and security professionals. It enables efficient searching, filtering, and correlation of log data from diverse sources to diagnose complex system issues. The platform provides advanced visualization capabilities to identify patterns and anomalies in large-scale log datasets.
Key Features:
  • Centralized log aggregation from multiple sources
  • Advanced search and filtering capabilities
  • Real-time log monitoring and alerting
  • Custom dashboard creation and visualization
  • Support for various log formats and protocols
Use Cases:
  • Troubleshooting application and system performance issues
  • Security incident investigation and forensic analysis
  • Compliance monitoring and audit trail verification
Alternatives:
  • Splunk – Enterprise-grade solution with broader ecosystem but higher cost and complexity
  • ELK Stack – Open-source alternative requiring more setup and maintenance overhead
Version History
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Jan 16, 2026 7:29am 7.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ecaa9ca5