Logsend simplifies the receipt of email notifications about any changes made to system logs by providing an accessible platform with the primary objective of delivering customized alerts.
One of the best things about Logsend is that it can search for a pattern in newly-added lines and send only those that match. It utilizes the inotify kernel subsystem or the tail backend for systems that do not support inotify, making it adaptable to different kinds of operating systems. This flexibility also makes it possible to use this software in conjunction with other security tools or applications like Snort, as long as its output is directed to a log file.
Logsend regularly rotates logs to avoid cluttering and supports any text file. It is entirely written in bash programming language and comes with dialog-based configuration tools, but manual configuration is possible too. With its easy-to-use live file monitor, users can see the changes in real-time.
The software requires Dialog 0.9a-20010811 and inotify-tools 3.5 to function correctly. Logsend's latest release brings new backends (Tail and Simple) while the Inotify backend was rewritten to enhance its performance. Additionally, an improved live file monitor based on dialog has been added to create a better user experience.
Overall, Logsend is a reliable monitoring software that streamlines the process of tracking changes in log files. Its flexibility, coupled with its simple configuration process, makes it a must-have for those managing servers or tracking application activities.
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