Paluhost Log Inspector

Monitor debug logs for Paluhost plugin errors and display real-time status in the WordPress admin bar.

Description

Paluhost Log Inspector is a quality assurance and debugging tool designed specifically for monitoring Paluhost Web Services plugins. It scans your WordPress debug.log file for plugin-specific errors and displays an easy-to-read status indicator in the admin bar.

Key Features

• Real-time Monitoring: Automatically scans the last 300KB of your debug.log file
• Visual Status Indicators: Color-coded admin bar display (Green = OK, Red = Errors Found, Gray = Debug Logging Disabled)
• Auto-Detection: Automatically detects which Paluhost plugins are active and monitors them
• Plugin-Specific Tracking: Individual status for each monitored plugin
• Last Error Display: Shows the most recent error message for quick diagnosis
• Lightweight: Minimal performance impact with efficient log reading

Monitored Plugins

Currently supports monitoring for the following Paluhost plugins:

• Page Categorizer
• Footnotes Made Easy
• Quick Event Calendar
• Search Engines Blocked in Header
• Bulk Variations for WooCommerce

Requirements

To use this plugin effectively, you need to enable WordPress debug logging by adding these constants to your wp-config.php file:

define( 'WP_DEBUG', true ); define( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true );

Installation

1. Upload the paluhost-log-inspector folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Ensure WP_DEBUG_LOG is enabled in your wp-config.php file
4. Look for "PALUHOST LOG INSPECTOR" in your WordPress admin bar

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enable debug logging?

Add these lines to your wp-config.php file (before the "That's all, stop editing!" line):

define( 'WP_DEBUG', true ); define( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true );

What do the colors mean?

• Green: All monitored plugins are error-free
• Red: At least one plugin has errors in the debug log
• Gray: Debug logging is not enabled

How much of the debug.log is scanned?

The plugin scans the last 300KB of your debug.log file by default. This can be customized in the plugin code if needed.

Will this slow down my site?

No. The plugin only runs in the WordPress admin area and uses efficient file reading techniques to minimize performance impact.

Can I add more plugins to monitor?

Yes! The plugin is designed to be easily customizable. You can add additional plugins by modifying the class properties in the main plugin file.

Does this work with Multisite?

Yes, the plugin works on WordPress Multisite installations.

Screenshots

1. Admin bar showing green status (no errors found)
2. Admin bar showing red status with plugin-specific error indicators
3. Dropdown menu displaying individual plugin statuses
4. Last error message display in the submenu

Changelog

1.0

• Initial release
• Auto-detection for 5 Paluhost plugins
• Color-coded status indicators
• Last error message display
• Efficient log file scanning

Upgrade Notice

1.0

Initial release of Paluhost Log Inspector.

Additional Information

Debug Constants

For enhanced debugging, you can also add these optional constants to your wp-config.php:

define( 'SCRIPT_DEBUG', true ); define( 'SAVEQUERIES', true ); define( 'WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', true ); // Set to false on production sites

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please contact Paluhost Web Services.

Developer Notes

The plugin reads from the WordPress debug.log file location, which is typically wp-content/debug.log. If you've defined a custom WP_DEBUG_LOG path, the plugin will use that location instead.

Privacy Policy

Paluhost Log Inspector does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All monitoring happens locally on your server by reading the debug.log file.