About logs-java
A skill for adding PostHog log ingestion to Java applications. It explains configuration through OpenTelemetry and recommends structured logs while preserving existing logging code.
Key features
- 01PostHog log ingestion setup
- 02OpenTelemetry OTLP exporter guidance
- 03Structured logging recommendations
- 04Logging troubleshooting references
- 05Session Replay linking reference
Use cases
- 01Sending Java application logs to PostHog
- 02Configuring an OTLP log exporter
- 03Adding structured properties to logs
- 04Troubleshooting log ingestion
MCP support
The references include a guide for debugging logs with MCP; no MCP server capabilities are described.
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ posthog/ skills --skill logs-javaAfter installing, type/logs-javain Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled files
References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.
references/best-practices.mddebug-logs-mcp.mdjava.mdlink-session-replay.mdsearch.mdstart-here.mdtroubleshooting.mdDetails
From the project READMEPostHog logs for Java
This skill helps you add PostHog log ingestion to Java applications.
Reference files
references/java.md- Java logs installation - docsreferences/start-here.md- Getting started with logs - docsreferences/search.md- Search logs - docsreferences/best-practices.md- Logging best practices - docsreferences/troubleshooting.md- Logs troubleshooting - docsreferences/link-session-replay.md- Link session replay - docsreferences/debug-logs-mcp.md- Debug logs with mcp - docs
Consult the documentation for API details and framework-specific patterns.
Key principles
- Environment variables: Always use environment variables for PostHog keys and OpenTelemetry endpoints. Never hardcode them.
- Minimal changes: Add log export alongside existing logging. Don't replace or restructure existing logging code.
- OpenTelemetry: PostHog logs use the OpenTelemetry protocol. Configure an OTLP exporter pointed at PostHog's ingest endpoint.
- Structured logging: Prefer structured log formats with key-value properties over plain text messages.
Framework guidelines
No specific framework guidelines.
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