LogKeeper

LogKeeper auto-backups and timestamps log files, keeping only the latest (default 5) for cleaner history. Ideal for debugging or preserving logs, especially when they are overwritten after a game restart.

By Azumatt

https://github.com/AzumattDev/LogKeeper

Last updated	2 months ago
Total downloads	345
Total rating	4
Categories	Mods Server-side Client-side Utility Mistlands Update Hildir's Request Update
Dependency string	Azumatt-LogKeeper-1.0.0
Dependants	6 other packages depend on this package

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README

LogKeeper

LogKeeper is a utility mod for BepInEx that enhances game logging capabilities. It automatically backs up log files, appending a timestamp to each, and maintains a clean log history by keeping only a specified number of recent logs ( Default 5). This mod is essential for developers and users who need to debug issues, or keep a historical record of game logs. We all know that one person who boots their game after reporting a bug, and then the logs are gone from when the bug occurred. This mod is for them.

This mod can be independently installed on either the client or the server, based on your log management needs. Please note, installing it on the server will only manage server logs, and similarly, installing it on the client will only manage client logs. It does not synchronize or manage logs across both; installation must be on the specific side where log backups are desired.

This mod uses a file watcher. If the configuration file is not changed with BepInEx Configuration Manager but changed in the file, upon file save, it will update your setting internally.

Log File Location

After installation, LogKeeper will automatically manage log files located in the LogKeeperLogs directory within the BepInEx folder. Here's how to locate this directory:

On the Client: BepInEx/LogKeeperLogs
- For manual installations: Directly drag and drop the log file into Discord. Access your BepInEx folder by going to Steam, right-clicking on Valheim, selecting Manage > Browse local files, and navigating to the BepInEx folder.
- Using r2modman or Thunderstore Mod Manager? Access your logs by navigating through Settings > Browse profile folder, then proceed to the BepInEx folder.
On the Server: BepInEx/LogKeeperLogs in the server's installation directory.

This directory will contain backups of your log files, with each backup timestamped for easy identification and management. (e.g., LogOutput_2024-02-14_05-48-08.log) which is in the format LogOutput_yyyy-MM-dd_HH-mm-ss.log.

Installation Instructions

You must have BepInEx installed correctly! I can not stress this enough.

Manual Installation

Note: (Manual installation is likely how you have to do this on a server, make sure BepInEx is installed on the server correctly)

Download the latest release of BepInEx.
Extract the contents of the zip file to your game's root folder.
Download the latest release of from Thunderstore.io.
Extract the contents of the zip file to the BepInEx/plugins folder.
Launch the game.

Installation through r2modman or Thunderstore Mod Manager

Install r2modman or Thunderstore Mod Manager.

For r2modman, you can also install it through the Thunderstore site.

For Thunderstore Mod Manager, you can also install it through the Overwolf app store
Open the Mod Manager and search for "" under the Online tab. Note: You can also search for "Azumatt" to find all my mods.

The image below shows VikingShip as an example, but it was easier to reuse the image.
Click the Download button to install the mod.
Launch the game.