Streamline Your MongoDB Log Analysis with Hatchet

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Unleashing the Power of MongoDB Logs

Tired of scrolling through endless lines of MongoDB logs? Ready to take a break from the monotony of log analysis? Look no further! Hatchet is here to bring a little fun to your log analysis journey.


Born out of passion and crafted with care, Hatchet was created to enhance the log analysis capabilities of Keyhole. In the last week of 2022, during the early mornings before taking my furry friend for a walk, I spent an hour each day to bring Hatchet to life. With the change to structured JSON format in MongoDB v4.4, popular log analysis tools like mtools became obsolete. But Hatchet rose to the challenge and provided a better solution.


Say goodbye to the hassle of preliminary log analysis and hello to Hatchet's key features, such as parsing, organizing, visualizing, searching, and filtering your MongoDB logs with ease. No more struggling to retrieve valuable information from log attributes, and no more converting JSON logs back to legacy format. Hatchet is here to take advantage of the new log format and make your life easier.


With Hatchet, you'll experience the benefits of improved log management and organization, faster troubleshooting, and a better understanding of system behavior. And, as the famous quote from "The Shawshank Redemption" says, "Get busy living, or get busy dying". Get started with Hatchet today and get busy living your log analysis journey!

A Story of Evolution and Simplicity

The journey of Hatchet began with a simple goal: to bring the HTML reporting capabilities of Maobi to Keyhole. But as the project evolved, it became clear that a static HTML report was not enough. That's when I decided to take Keyhole's log parsing capabilities to the next level by adding a database for search and sorting capabilities.


But the journey didn't stop there. I wanted to keep things simple and not require users to install any dependencies or pre-installed databases just like Keyhole did. After exploring different options, the choice was clear: SQLite3. With its embeddable, file-based data structure, SQLite3 was the perfect fit for Hatchet.


Compiling Hatchet on macOS or Linux is a breeze, and for Windows users, I even provide an image on Docker Hub. You can easily get started with Hatchet today and experience the joy of improved log management and organization, faster troubleshooting, and a better understanding of your database behavior. Join the revolution of simplified and joyful log analysis!

The Versatile and Flexible Log Analyzer

Get ready for the ultimate log processing experience with Hatchet! Regardless of whether you prefer a visual or hands-on approach, Hatchet has got you covered. After parsing your log file, you can access clear and concise reports and charts directly from your browser. You'll appreciate the wealth of zoomable charts, including the standout feature, the Average Ops Time chart, which displays operation times and occurrences in an easy-to-understand manner.

The Stats page takes your log analysis to the next level with added system commands and error messages, giving you a comprehensive view of your server's performance. Despite even a well-tuned application, it can still be affected by database administration tasks, such as chunk moves, in an environment with insufficient resources.

But wait, there's more! For those who like to get hands-on with their log analysis, Hatchet provides multiple ways to access the processed logs. Developers, build your own custom web interface using Hatchet as a RESTful API server or dive right into the SQLite3 API. Spreadsheet enthusiasts, simply export the data as CSV or TSV and import it into your favorite software. SQL 92 syntax pros, use the sqlite3 shell to query the database and produce outputs. And for those who can’t get over mtools, convert your JSON logs to the legacy format and analyze away. All these methods are clearly documented in the developer's guide.

Uncovering the Hacker Spirit

When it comes to working with Hatchet, SQLite3 has its limitations on scalability and data compression. But, that's just a small bump in the road! With a little programming effort, you can easily switch out SQLite3 with other data stores such as MongoDB, and keep the magic going. All you need to do is implement the Database interface defined in the database.go file. This opens up a world of new possibilities, so you can continue to take advantage of Hatchet's powerful functionality with the data store that works best for you and your projects. With this feature, Hatchet remains flexible and adaptable to your unique needs, making it the perfect tool for professionals. So, go ahead and dive in, the possibilities are endless!

Final Words

In conclusion, Hatchet offers an unparalleled log processing experience, catering to both visual and hands-on users. With clear and concise reports and charts, a comprehensive Stats page, and multiple ways to access the processed logs, Hatchet provides a wealth of options for log analysis. Whether you prefer to use the web interface, export data to a spreadsheet, or dive into the SQLite3 API, Hatchet has got you covered. The developer's guide provides clear documentation for all the available methods, making log analysis easy and efficient. Upgrade your log processing game with Hatchet today! As the famous quote from "The Matrix" says, "Don't try to bend the spoon. That's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth...there is no spoon." In the same way, don't try to struggle with log analysis, let Hatchet handle it for you.
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