README.md

Flat log file to Seq importer

A tool for parsing flat log files and importing them into Seq.

Features:

• Auto-detects file type
• Parses the log entries down for a somewhat structured logging experience (ie. log level, time, thread) including certain common/useful messages so that it uses a common message template.
• Supports:
  • Octopus Server Log
  • Web Log
  • IIS Log
  • Octopus Deployment log exported from the web UI
• It can easily be extended to other log formats or parsing extra log lines

Example

SeqFlatFileImport.exe OctopusServer.txt OctopusServer.0.txt --batch MyDebuggingTask

SeqFlatFileImport.exe c:\logs --batch MyDebuggingTask

Getting Started

1. Install and run nuke or run the Default target from your IDE (eg. Rider with the NUKE plugin)
2. Running directly:
   1. See examples above
3. Running in Docker:
   1. A docker image with the tag seq-flat-file-import is created from the Nuke build
   2. You will need to run a Seq instance in a separate container
   3. Example of importing all log files in your current working directory:
      1. Windows: docker run --rm -v ${PWD}:/logs seq-flat-file-import --server=http://host.docker.internal:5341 ./logs
      2. Linux/Mac: docker run --rm -v $(pwd):/logs seq-flat-file-import --server=http://host.docker.internal:5341 ./logs

.\scripts\reset-seq.cmd can be used to reset your local Seq instance, however this does not work with Seq instances in a container.