Journal Viewer screenshot

Journal Viewer

Author Avatar Theme by Mingue
Updated: 17 Nov 2025
122 Stars

Visualize your systemd logs with filters, themes... built on Rust & Vue

Categories

Overview

Journal Viewer is a modern desktop application designed for Linux users who want to efficiently visualize systemd logs. With its sleek interface and powerful functionalities, it offers a comprehensive tool for both novice and advanced users to manage and analyze their system logs effortlessly. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, tracking system events, or simply monitoring performance, Journal Viewer stands out as an invaluable resource.

Features

  • Summary Graph: Visualize the latest log entries with a summary graph displaying data from the last 5 days or up to 10,000 entries for quick insights.
  • Quick Search: Effortlessly filter messages containing specific text in a case-insensitive manner to locate relevant information swiftly.
  • Advanced Filter Bar: Utilize an extensive filtering system to search by log priority, date range, service units, transport types, and system boot, offering greater control over your log analysis.
  • Graphical Log Level Indication: Instantly identify the severity of log entries with visual indicators, helping you prioritize issues at a glance.
  • Expandable Log Entries: Expand log entries upon selection to view detailed information and context surrounding specific logged events.
  • Infinite Scrolling: Browse through extensive log data without the hassle of pagination, allowing for a seamless user experience.
  • Refresh Logs Button: Stay up-to-date with a simple refresh option, ensuring you always have the most recent log data at your fingertips.
  • Light/Dark Theme: Customize your viewing experience with a choice between a light and dark theme, making it visually comfortable to work in any environment.