lumberjack
A Go package for writing logs to rolling files with configurable size, age, and backup limits.
What is lumberjack?
Lumberjack is a Go package that provides a rolling logger for writing application logs to files with automatic rotation and cleanup. It acts as a pluggable file management layer that integrates with any logging library capable of writing to an io.Writer, such as Go's standard log package. It solves the problem of managing log file growth by automating rotation, retention, and compression.
Go developers who need a reliable, lightweight solution for file-based log management within their existing logging infrastructure, particularly those building long-running services or applications that generate substantial log data.
Developers choose Lumberjack for its focused, single-responsibility design that seamlessly integrates with Go's standard logging interfaces, offering automatic log rotation, configurable retention, and optional compression without requiring a full logging framework replacement.
Overview
lumberjack is a log rolling package for Go
Use Cases
Best For
- Managing log file growth in Go applications with automatic size-based rotation.
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