logtop is a tool for analyzing log files in real-time and displaying the most frequent log lines. It provides a dynamic, real-time view of log file activity and can be useful for troubleshooting and monitoring logs.
Here’s how to install logtop on a Debian-based system:
- Install the
logtoppackage:
sudo apt-get install logtop
- Run
logtopon a log file:
logtop /path/to/logfile
The output will show the most frequent log lines, updated in real-time as new lines are written to the log file. You can use the -f option to follow the log file, similar to the tail -f command.
To exit logtop, press q.
Note that logtop is not included in all Linux distributions, and you may need to install it manually or find an equivalent tool for your specific distribution.