VSC Logcat

VSC Logcat is a lightweight Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to view and filter Android Logcat logs directly within your editor. It provides a clean, native-feeling interface to stream logs from connected devices without leaving your coding environment.

Features

• Device Selection: Automatically detects and lists connected Android devices via ADB.
• Log Streaming: View logs as they happen with auto-scrolling capabilities.
• Filtering:
  • Package Name: Focus on a specific application by filtering by its package name (e.g., com.android.chrome).
  • Log Tag: Filter logs by specific tags.
  • Log Level: Filter by priority levels: Verbose, Debug, Info, Warning, Error, Fatal.
• Search: search functionality to highlight and navigate through log matches.
• Log Buffer: handles large volumes of logs with a circular buffer.

Requirements

This extension relies on the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

• ADB must be installed on the machine and added to the system's PATH.

Usage

1. Open the Logcat View:

   • Click on the Logcat tab in the bottom panel.

2. Select a Device:

   • Choose your connected Android device from the dropdown list.
   • If your device doesn't appear, ensure it is connected and authorized, then click the Refresh button.

3. Configure Filters:

   • Package Name: Enter the package name of the app you want to debug (e.g., com.example.myapp). (Required)
   • Tag: (Optional) Enter a specific log tag to filter by.
   • Level: Select the minimum log level (default is Debug).

4. Start The Logcat Stream:

   • Click the Play (Start) button to begin streaming logs.
   • Use the Stop button to pause the stream.
   • Use the Clear button to wipe the current log view.

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