logsave is a command line utility used to save the output of a command to a log file. It is typically used to capture the output of long-running commands or scripts and store it in a file for later analysis.
logsave provides a simple and convenient way to save the output of commands to a file, making it an essential tool for system administrators and developers who need to keep a record of the output of their commands for later analysis or reference. It is also useful for debugging, as it provides a way to save the output of commands that produce error messages or unexpected results.
If you encounter the below error while running the command logsave:
logsave: command not found
you may try installing the below package as per your choice of distribution:
| Distribution | Command |
|---|---|
| Debian | apt-get install e2fsprogs |
| Ubuntu | apt-get install e2fsprogs |
| Alpine | apk add e2fsprogs |
| Arch Linux | pacman -S e2fsprogs |
| Kali Linux | apt-get install e2fsprogs |
| CentOS | yum install e2fsprogs |
| Fedora | dnf install e2fsprogs |
| OS X | brew install e2fsprogs |
| Raspbian | apt-get install e2fsprogs |
logsave Command Examples
1. Execute command with specified argument(s) and save its output to log file:
# logsave path/to/logfile command
2. Take input from standard input and save it in a log file:
# logsave logfile -
3. Append the output to a log file, instead of replacing its current contents:
# logsave -a logfile command
4. Show verbose output:
# logsave -v logfile command