Search everything
Filter messages and parsed fields with text, numeric, regex, and presence queries.
Open source · terminal native
Find the signal.
Stay in flow.
Lantern turns noisy logs into a clear investigation—search, dashboards, alerts, and review tools, right where you already work.
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pip install git+https://github.com/umahmo3/Lantern.gitPython 3.9+ · truecolor terminal · MIT
Deterministic demo data — reproducible on every run.
BRING ANY LOGJSON LineslogfmtsyslognginxCEFplain text
01 / INVESTIGATEFrom raw output to
From raw output to
a defensible answer.
Lantern gives a terminal investigation the structure of a purpose-built observability tool—without the context switch.
See the shape of an incident
Move from event volume to latency, status codes, threats, and source health without changing tools.
Keep your trail
Bookmark evidence, add notes, save queries, and export portable JSONL, CSV, or review reports.
02 / SCALE WHEN READYOne interface.
One interface.
Two ways to run.
LOCAL MODE
Fast answers, zero infrastructure.
Read files or streams directly. Events stay in memory—ideal for one-off investigations and development.
kubectl logs -f my-pod | lantern-antBEACON PLATFORM
Durable logs for the whole team.
Add ClickHouse-backed storage, multi-tenancy, alert delivery, retention, and scalable deployment.
Explore Beacon →READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start the Quickstart →Your logs already have the answer.
Lantern helps you find it.