view-logs

Tail live stderr and stdout logs from Pixie tools.

6|1|Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlexKapadia/Pixie --skill view-logs
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Skill: view-logs
Source: https://github.com/AlexKapadia/Pixie/tree/main/.claude/skills/view-logs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlexKapadia/Pixie --skill view-logs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Tail live logs from Pixie tools to diagnose silent failures and startup issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tails live stderr and stdout from a currently running tool, exposing a real-time view for debugging.
  • Reads recent logs from previous runs when a tool isn't active to troubleshoot reproducible errors.
  • Integrates with the Pixie web dashboard to quickly identify which tool to inspect and to switch between live logs and run histories.

Quick Start

Open the Pixie dashboard, pick a tool, and view its live or recent logs to start diagnosing issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about view-logs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I tail live logs from a running tool to debug silent failures?▼

Tail live logs by accessing the logs endpoint at /api/tools/{tool_id}/logs to stream real-time stderr and stdout output from a currently running tool to diagnose silent failures and startup issues.

Can I view recent stdout and stderr logs from previous runs when a tool isn't running?▼

Yes, you can read recent logs from previous runs when a tool isn't active to troubleshoot reproducible errors. The tool handles NOT_RUNNING states and renders previous output in a plain block with clear headers.

What is the best way to inspect tool output in the Pixie dashboard without affecting running processes?▼

The best way to inspect tool output without affecting running processes is to use the Pixie dashboard to pick a tool and view its live or recent logs, exposing a real-time view for debugging across dashboard tools.

Why does my tool log stream show a PIXIE_UNREACHABLE error state?▼

A PIXIE_UNREACHABLE error state appears when the logs endpoint at /api/tools/{tool_id}/logs cannot connect to the target tool. The Skill handles this state explicitly alongside NOT_RUNNING states during log rendering.

Do I need a specific logs endpoint to read stderr and stdout from Pixie tools?▼

Yes, you need access to the logs endpoint at /api/tools/{tool_id}/logs to read stderr and stdout. This endpoint allows you to tail live logs from currently running tools and read recent logs from previous runs.