tailspin ☆
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Description:
Log file highlighter
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: logs terminal developer-tools monitoring cli
Install: brew install tailspin
About:
Tailspin is a terminal-based log file viewer that automatically highlights timestamps, IP addresses, URLs, and other common patterns. It parses logs in real-time to make them easier to read and analyze without manual grepping. The tool supports multiple log formats and helps developers quickly identify errors and important events.
Key Features:
  • Automatic syntax highlighting for log patterns
  • Real-time log monitoring and filtering
  • Support for multiple log formats
  • Terminal-based with low resource usage
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring application logs during development
  • Analyzing server logs for debugging
  • Parsing container or system logs in real-time
Alternatives:
  • lnav – More feature-rich but heavier; Tailspin focuses on simplicity and speed
  • less – Generic pager without log-specific highlighting
  • grc – Colorizes output but requires configuration; Tailspin works out of the box
Version History
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Oct 12, 2024 1:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f9a23de1
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