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Logging Levels Configuration

Logging acts as an essential tool for obtaining insights into code execution and addressing software development challenges. You can configure the verbosity of logs via log levels. Use TAILCALL_LOG_LEVEL or TC_LOG_LEVEL environment variables to set the application's log level. The available log levels include:

error​

This is the highest severity level. It indicates a critical issue that may lead to the failure of the program or a part of it.

TAILCALL_LOG_LEVEL=error tailcall <COMMAND>
# or
TC_LOG_LEVEL=error tailcall <COMMAND>

warn​

This log level signifies potential issues or warnings that do not necessarily result in immediate failure but may require attention.

TAILCALL_LOG_LEVEL=warn tailcall <COMMAND>
# or
TC_LOG_LEVEL=warn tailcall <COMMAND>

info​

This level offers general information about the program's execution, providing insights into its state and activities.

TAILCALL_LOG_LEVEL=info tailcall <COMMAND>
# or
TC_LOG_LEVEL=info tailcall <COMMAND>

debug​

The debug log level is useful for developers during the debugging process, providing detailed information about the program's internal workings.

TAILCALL_LOG_LEVEL=debug tailcall <COMMAND>
# or
TC_LOG_LEVEL=debug tailcall <COMMAND>

trace​

The trace log level is the most detailed logging level, used for fine-grained debugging. This level provides exhaustive details about the program's execution flow.

TAILCALL_LOG_LEVEL=trace tailcall <COMMAND>
# or
TC_LOG_LEVEL=trace tailcall <COMMAND>

off​

This level serves as a special indicator for generating no logs, allowing the option to disable logging entirely.

TAILCALL_LOG_LEVEL=off tailcall <COMMAND>
# or
TC_LOG_LEVEL=off tailcall <COMMAND>
info

The default log level is info.

Log levels are hierarchical, meaning if you set the log level to a specific level, it includes all the levels above it. For example, setting the log level to info will include logs at the info, warn, and error levels, but exclude debug and trace logs.

Hierarchy of Log Levels

info

You can specify log levels in either uppercase or lowercase; both yield the same result. For example, TAILCALL_LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG and TAILCALL_LOG_LEVEL=debug are same.