Console Documentation

Overview

The Console displays real-time log output from your iOS device, allowing you to monitor system activity, debug applications, and track events as they happen.

Getting Started

1. Open StikDebug on your device
2. Navigate to the Console tab
3. Ensure your device is properly paired (see Installation Guide)
4. Logs will begin streaming automatically

Features

Real-Time Log Streaming

The console displays logs as they occur on your device, providing immediate feedback for debugging and monitoring.

Log Filtering

Filter logs by:

• Process: Show logs from specific applications or processes
• Level: Filter by log level (Info, Warning, Error, Debug)
• Keyword: Search for specific text within logs

Color-Coded Log Levels

• Info: General information (default color)
• Warning: Warning messages (yellow/orange)
• Error: Error messages (red)
• Debug: Debug information (blue/gray)

Search Functionality

Use the search bar to quickly find specific log entries. Search supports:

• Plain text matching
• Case-sensitive or case-insensitive search
• Highlighting of matching text

Export Logs

Export logs for later analysis:

• Save logs to files
• Share logs with others
• Export filtered or full log history

Auto-Scroll

The console automatically scrolls to show the latest log entries. You can disable this to review older logs.

Usage Tips

• Clear Console: Use the clear button to start fresh when needed
• Pause/Resume: Pause log streaming to review specific entries
• Filter Early: Apply filters before starting to reduce noise
• Export Regularly: Export important logs before clearing
• Monitor Performance: Watch for excessive log output that might indicate issues

Common Use Cases

Debugging Applications

Monitor application logs to identify issues, track execution flow, and understand application behavior.

System Monitoring

Watch system-level logs to monitor device health, track errors, and identify system issues.

Development Workflow

Use console logs during development to verify functionality, test features, and debug code.

Troubleshooting

When experiencing issues, check console logs for error messages and warnings that can help identify the problem.

Troubleshooting

No Logs Appearing

• Verify device pairing is active (check Device Info)
• Ensure iloader is running on your computer
• Try restarting StikDebug
• Check that your device is properly connected

Logs Too Verbose

• Use filters to reduce noise
• Filter by specific process or log level
• Use keyword search to focus on relevant entries

Performance Issues

• Clear old logs periodically
• Use filters to reduce the number of displayed logs
• Pause logging when not actively debugging

Related Features

• Scripts - Automate tasks using console output
• Processes - Monitor running processes
• Device Info - Check device status and pairing