A logger for erlang in the spirit of Log4J.
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log4erl gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #120 among Erlang repositories and #19,734 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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log4erl has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
log4erl is an open-source project written in Erlang: A logger for erlang in the spirit of Log4J.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Erlang. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Erlang for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/kenpratt/log4erl.git
cd log4erl⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Erlang environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
log4erl coordinates its core functionality through a modular Erlang pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed log4erl into Erlang backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install log4erl using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/kenpratt/log4erl.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for log4erl.
Import log4erl into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `log4erl --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Erlang, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
kenpratt/log4erl is currently ranked #19,734 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #19,734 | kenpratt/log4erl This Project | Erlang | ★ 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does log4erl do? +
A logger for erlang in the spirit of Log4J.
What language is log4erl written in? +
The primary language is Erlang. Topics include: software.
Is log4erl actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 8, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does log4erl have? +
log4erl has 3 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does log4erl rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, kenpratt/log4erl is ranked #19,734 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #120 among Erlang projects.
What license is log4erl distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
