Smart Log Filtering
Drop unwanted log lines before storage to reduce costs and optimize log volume management.

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Regex pattern matching
Define up to 50 regex patterns (500 chars each) that match log lines to drop. When a log line matches any pattern, it's permanently filtered before storage.
Per-location configuration
Configure filters independently for each location. Enable or disable filtering at any time, with at least one pattern required when active.
Real-time validation
Invalid regex patterns are detected instantly with clear error feedback, preventing misconfiguration and ensuring your filters work as intended.
Test & preview functionality
Impact analysis
Test patterns against the last 7 days of real log data. See what percentage of logs would be filtered and how much storage you'll save.
Sample matches
View actual log lines that match your patterns before applying them. Verify your filters catch the right logs without dropping critical events.
Detailed metrics
Get comprehensive stats: total lines scanned, bytes analyzed, matches found, percentage filtered, scan duration, and searched period.
Common filtering scenarios
Built for
Drop debug and verbose logs in production environments while keeping warnings and errors.
Built for
Eliminate repetitive health check messages that consume storage without providing value.
Built for
Filter logs by severity level to focus retention budget on actionable events.
Built for
Remove sensitive data patterns before storage for compliance and security requirements.
Built for
Reduce storage costs by up to 70% by dropping unnecessary logs while maintaining visibility.