Log
(Log)
Overview
Submit logs to the Log Handler for Plex Media Server
Available Operations
- LogLine - Logging a single line message.
- LogMultiLine - Logging a multi-line message
- EnablePaperTrail - Enabling Papertrail
LogLine
This endpoint will write a single-line log message, including a level and source to the main Plex Media Server log.
Example Usage
using LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK;
using LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Requests;
using LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPI(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "gcgzw5rz2xovp84b4vha3a40"
);
var res = await sdk.Log.LogLineAsync(
level: LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Requests.Level.Three,
message: "Test log message",
source: "Postman"
);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Level |
Level | ✔️ | An integer log level to write to the PMS log with. 0: Error 1: Warning 2: Info 3: Debug 4: Verbose |
|
Message |
string | ✔️ | The text of the message to write to the log. | Test log message |
Source |
string | ✔️ | a string indicating the source of the message. | Postman |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Errors.LogLineResponseBody | 400 | application/json |
| LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Errors.LogLineLogResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
LogMultiLine
This endpoint allows for the batch addition of log entries to the main Plex Media Server log.
It accepts a text/plain request body, where each line represents a distinct log entry.
Each log entry consists of URL-encoded key-value pairs, specifying log attributes such as 'level', 'message', and 'source'.
Log entries are separated by a newline character (\n).
Each entry's parameters should be URL-encoded to ensure accurate parsing and handling of special characters.
This method is efficient for logging multiple entries in a single API call, reducing the overhead of multiple individual requests.
The 'level' parameter specifies the log entry's severity or importance, with the following integer values:
0: Error - Critical issues that require immediate attention.1: Warning - Important events that are not critical but may indicate potential issues.2: Info - General informational messages about system operation.3: Debug - Detailed information useful for debugging purposes.4: Verbose - Highly detailed diagnostic information for in-depth analysis.
The 'message' parameter contains the log text, and 'source' identifies the log message's origin (e.g., an application name or module).
Example of a single log entry format:
level=4&message=Sample%20log%20entry&source=applicationName
Ensure each parameter is properly URL-encoded to avoid interpretation issues.
Example Usage
using LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK;
using LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPI(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "gcgzw5rz2xovp84b4vha3a40"
);
string req = "level=4&message=Test%20message%201&source=postman
level=3&message=Test%20message%202&source=postman
level=1&message=Test%20message%203&source=postman";
var res = await sdk.Log.LogMultiLineAsync(req);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
request |
string | ✔️ | The request object to use for the request. |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Errors.LogMultiLineResponseBody | 400 | application/json |
| LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Errors.LogMultiLineLogResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
EnablePaperTrail
This endpoint will enable all Plex Media Serverlogs to be sent to the Papertrail networked logging site for a period of time.
Example Usage
using LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK;
using LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPI(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "gcgzw5rz2xovp84b4vha3a40"
);
var res = await sdk.Log.EnablePaperTrailAsync();
// handle response
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Errors.EnablePaperTrailResponseBody | 400 | application/json |
| LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Errors.EnablePaperTrailLogResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| LukeHagar.PlexAPI.SDK.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |