NginxProxyManager / NginxProxyManager/nginx-proxy-manager

Ability to live-view logs for hosts

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enhancement
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
It's always a hassle having to log into ssh, find the logs folder, figure out which host number is the correct file and then tail -f it.

Describe the solution you'd like
A new button in the host context menu that allows viewing a live feed of the _access and _error log files for that host in my web browser

Describe alternatives you've considered

having to log into ssh, find the logs folder, figure out which host number is the correct file and then tail -f it

Additional context
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Research direction

Start at the host context menu and trace the existing access and error log handling for host numbers. Determine how a browser can receive a live feed, then verify that the feature exposes both logs for the selected host and stops cleanly when viewing ends; the issue names no files or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
nginx, typescript
Domain
backend, frontend, observability
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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