# Logtape

Zero dependency JS logging.

Source: [Console review](<https://console.dev/tools/logtape>)

Website: [https://github.com/dahlia/logtape](<https://github.com/dahlia/logtape>)

Profile updated: 2026-10-16

Category: [Log management](<https://console.dev/tools/categories/devops-log-management>)

## Supported tech stack

Research checked: 2026-10-11

### Runs on

- Bun (Runtime)
- Deno (Runtime)
- Node.js (Runtime)

### Integrates with

- JavaScript (Language)

Source: [Research source](<https://logtape.org/manual/install>)

Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support.

Logging library installs for JavaScript runtimes Node.js, Deno and Bun.

## Console’s review — 2025-09-11

Reviewed: 2025-09-11

Author: [David Mytton](<https://console.dev/about#david-mytton>)

Citation: [This review](<https://console.dev/tools/logtape#review_db5048758737cb065fb02a14e48ef3d447b09c6ceb25f988656cd91311178c93>)

### What we like

Minimalist logging library for JS with support for Node, Deno, edge, Bun, browser. Structured logging with JSON or custom output. Contexts can propagate extra data. Supports custom filters, formatters and sinks. Uses modern ESM. On NPM and JSR.

### Tradeoffs

Other older libraries have more mature ecosystems of plugins and sinks.

This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2025-09-11. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date.

## Is Logtape a fit?

Based on [Console’s review published on 2025-09-11](<https://console.dev/tools/logtape#review_db5048758737cb065fb02a14e48ef3d447b09c6ceb25f988656cd91311178c93>).

Summary updated: 2026-10-16

### Who it’s for

Developers needing a minimalist JavaScript logging library

### Why consider it

It supports structured logging with JSON or custom output

### Keep in mind

It has a less mature ecosystem of plugins and sinks compared to other libraries

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