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metalog

A modern replacement for syslogd and klogd

  • Service
  • SERVICE
  • LOGGING
  • SYSLOG
  • Launchable
  • Background service
official+codex · reviewed · May 28, 2026 description in en

Description

A modern replacement for syslogd and klogd, used to collect and manage system and kernel log messages.

It is logging infrastructure. Administrators deploy it when they want this logging stack, and should plan log retention, privacy, rotation, and service integration.

How to run

metalog

Commands: metalog

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