About logs-nodejs
A skill for adding PostHog log ingestion to Node.js applications. It guides developers through OTLP configuration and structured logging while preserving existing logging code.
Key features
- 01Configure an OTLP exporter for PostHog
- 02Use environment variables for keys and endpoints
- 03Add export without replacing existing logging
- 04Prefer structured key-value logs
- 05Consult installation, search, and troubleshooting docs
Use cases
- 01Add PostHog log ingestion to a Node.js app
- 02Configure OpenTelemetry log export
- 03Search or troubleshoot ingested logs
MCP support
The reference list includes documentation for debugging logs with MCP.
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ posthog/ skills --skill logs-nodejsAfter installing, type/logs-nodejsin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled files
References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.
references/best-practices.mddebug-logs-mcp.mdlink-session-replay.mdnodejs.mdsearch.mdstart-here.mdtroubleshooting.mdDetails
From the project READMEPostHog logs for Node.js
This skill helps you add PostHog log ingestion to Node.js applications.
Reference files
references/nodejs.md- Node.js 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.
Comments
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