Group logs visually on AWS CloudWatch

Latest Version

Version
0.5.1
Update
December 7, 2020
Size
16.75KiB
Developer
ilhan-mstf.github.io
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.22222 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
English
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Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs Extension

The purpose of this extension is to group logs visually on AWS CloudWatch. There are three rules:
- Set a different background color for each log group of AWS Lambda invocation. Therefore, you can easily recognize beginning, body and end of the logs of the same invocation.
- Set font weight of lines having `REPORT`, `[ERROR]` and `[Error ` keywords to bold.
- Set text color of ANSI terminal codes in the logs. (by https://github.com/oguimbal)

Further, there is two functionality for better log viewing experience (by https://github.com/oguimbal):
- Switching to fullscreen,
- Refreshing the logs periodically to load new items.

This extension doesn't collect any user and web page information. It only runs on AWS CloudWatch Logs web page. It is free to use.

Overhead is very low, colorize operation takes ~7 milliseconds, listen operation for new event logs takes just ~0.5 milliseconds in every second.

Contributions are welcome. To contribute please visit project page: https://github.com/ilhan-mstf/colorize_cloudwatch_logs

Release Log:
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Version 0.5.1:
- Enable font override on new ui

Version 0.5.0:
- Handle new ui
- Case insensitive error line search

Version 0.4.11:
- Add `[Error ` as a special line to make it bold
- Add \"Fullscreen\" and \"Follow tail\" buttons

Version 0.3.8:
- Set text color of ANSI terminal codes
- Update extension logo
- Improve performance

Version 0.2.1:
- Make bold font weight of `REPORT` and `[ERROR]` lines
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs", "description" : "Group logs visually on AWS CloudWatch", "version": "0.5.1", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/ilhan-mstf/colorize_cloudwatch_logs", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "16": "img/logo_16.png", "32": "img/logo_32.png", "64": "img/logo_64.png", "128": "img/logo_128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "hello.html", "default_icon": "img/logo_16.png" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "https://*.console.aws.amazon.com/cloudwatch/*" ], "js": [ "lib/ansi_up.js", "colorize.js" ] }]}
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How to download and manually install Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension file

Select and download the Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Colorize AWS CloudWatch Logs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Josip Bagarić (ID: 000000de22540025) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/09/2023 Works great with ANSI!

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Robin O'Neill (ID: 0000002f4333ebd1) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/08/2022 It worked briefly, but now doesn't seem to work. Not sure what is broken with it.

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Andres Martínez (ID: 00000099e0977e36) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/19/2021 Simple solution, but useful. Well done!

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Mustafa Alammar (ID: 000000d4edb104c4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/21/2021 What a life-saver of an extension. So much easier on the eyes when you're reading through cloudwatch logs all day.

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Vlad Stremousov (ID: 0000008c04302465) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2020 Very useful! Thanks a lot!