# Logs Explorer Overview

Logs Explorer lets you query logs, traces, and ingested events from a single interface. Use it the same way whether you’re debugging infrastructure issues or investigating product event streams.

* **Search**: Slice logs down to only what's relevant (by service, host, status code, etc.)
* **Group**: Aggregate logs by dimensions like region, status, or browser.
* **Visualize**: Plot log groupings over time to spot spikes, regressions, or anomalies instantly.

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### Getting started with Log Explorer

To get started with Log Explorer, follow the [OTEL onboarding guide](https://docs.statsig.com/infra-analytics/getting-started) to set up log ingestion. After you configure log ingestion, navigate to *Infra Analytics > Log Explorer* from the Statsig left menu.

You can also use Logs Explorer in [Events Mode](https://docs.statsig.com/infra-analytics/events-mode-logs-explorer) to search and analyze your existing Statsig Events, with no additional instrumentation needed. You can switch between Logs and Events mode using the dropdown left of the search bar.

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### Searching in Logs Explorer

* **Write custom queries**: Refer to the [syntax guide](https://docs.statsig.com/infra-analytics/logs-explorer-queries) to craft your search.
* **Using the query builder**: Point-and-click to construct filters without syntax overhead.

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### Download log results

Export your query results to a file when you need to share findings or run them through a script. The **Download** button lives in the Logs Explorer toolbar, in the top-right corner next to the settings gear. Downloads work in both Logs and Events mode.

To download results:

1. Run your query.
2. Open the **Download** menu from the toolbar.
3. Choose a format and row cap, then start the download.

A progress indicator shows the export as it runs, and you can cancel mid-download.

**Formats**

* **CSV**: Columns match the visible table. The download excludes hidden columns, so the file reflects what you see on screen.
* **JSONL**: Emits one full log object per line, which works well with tools like `grep` and `jq`.

**Row caps**

Choose a cap of 100, 1,000, or 10,000 rows. The default is 1,000; select 10,000 for heavier pulls.