Gonzo

Real-time log analysis TUI.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Processes logs as a stream from stdin, files, network, OTel. Auto detects format, parses, colorizes. Shows real time graphs with word frequency, severity, time series, attributes. Auto scroll with pausing. Filters by regex, attributes, severity. Optional AI support (local or cloud models) with pattern detection, root cause suggestions, etc.

Tradeoffs

Nothing really - does a great job!

Is Gonzo a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2025-09-04. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who need to analyze logs in real-time should consider this tool

Why consider it

It can process logs from various sources and display real-time graphs

Keep in mind

There are no significant limitations to the tool

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