I wanted jq with memory, time ranges, and filters. So I built logdive

📰 Dev.to · Arya Gorjipour

Learn how to efficiently manage and analyze logs in production using logdive, a tool that combines the power of jq with memory, time ranges, and filters

intermediate Published 28 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Install logdive using the provided installation instructions
Use logdive to parse and filter logs based on specific time ranges and conditions
Apply filters to logs using logdive's query language, similar to jq
Configure logdive to handle rotated logs and large log files
Test logdive with sample logs to understand its capabilities and limitations

Who Needs to Know This

DevOps engineers and developers can benefit from using logdive to streamline log analysis and troubleshooting, reducing downtime and improving overall system reliability

Key Insight

💡 logdive provides a powerful and efficient way to analyze logs in production, combining the benefits of jq with additional features like memory, time ranges, and filters