How do I install the local logs mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `LOGS_DIR`, `LOG_EXTENSIONS` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Local Logs MCP Server

MCP for monitoring local application logs with real-time tailing, error tracking, and log search capabilities.

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What is the Local Logs MCP Server?

MCP for monitoring local application logs with real-time tailing, error tracking, and log search capabilities.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_log_files	List available log files with metadata
tail_log	Get last N lines from a log file
get_errors	Get recent error log entries
get_server_status	Server status summary from logs
watch_log	Monitor log file for changes
search_logs	Search for text in log files

How to install the Local Logs MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "local-logs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "local-logs-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "LOGS_DIR": "./logs"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
LOGS_DIR	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional
LOG_EXTENSIONS	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Local Logs to get log files.”
“Use Local Logs to tail log.”
“Use Local Logs to get errors.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP for monitoring local application logs with real-time tailing, error tracking, and log search capabilities. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.