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The best part about this logger is that it tracks user interactions with Form Elements without any configuration. v2.2(8y ago)071MITPHPPHP >=5.5 Since Dec 9Pushed 8y ago1 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/MrPlentl/FormLoggerPlus)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/mrplentl/form-logger-plus)[ RSS](/packages/mrplentl-form-logger-plus/feed)WikiDiscussions master Synced today READMEChangelogDependenciesVersions (5)Used By (0) FileLoggerPlus ============== [](#fileloggerplus) ### Cause sometimes you just need a quick and easy File Logging Solution - Originally Built for Laravel users [](#cause-sometimes-you-just-need-a-quick-and-easy-file-logging-solution---originally-built-for-laravel-users) The main purpose of this package is to LOG to a file not just from the server side, but also from the client side, but more so especially when using forms. As the user fills out a form and they move from input to input, the FileLogger will write the field data/value to the log file. Features -------- [](#features) - Separate files for History, Errors, SQL, and User Logs - Form Element listeners log to a file everything that the user clicks or types - Log entries from the Server side with PHP and Client browser side using JavaScript - Toggle Trace logging On and Off for low level code logging when needed - Easy to deploy Quick Setup ----------- [](#quick-setup) #### Install with Composer: [](#install-with-composer) `composer require mrplentl/form-logger-plus` Make sure you have your autoloader required at the top of your PHP file and add the FormLoggerPlus\\Log2File namespace. - `require_once(__DIR__ . "/../vendor/autoload.php");` // NOT using Laravel? Make sure to require the autoloader... Contains all the main logging functions - `use FormLoggerPlus\Log2File;` // Make sure to add the Namespace to the top of the files you want to use it with - NOTE: jQuery is REQUIRED for the front end logging and MUST BE loaded before the following ajax\_log2file.js - `` - `` // The files will be auto-generated, just add this to your HEAD - HINT: There is a demo.php file included that will let you play with the functionality as well. Just move it to your public web root directory Quick Start ----------- [](#quick-start) Server Logging ``` $log = new Log2File(); $log->History("Let's Start Logging!"); ``` Client Side JavaScript Logging ``` History('Log Me to a File!'); ``` #### Log File Sample [](#log-file-sample) ``` 10:52:06 User Click -> [test_button] => MyButton 10:52:07 User Entry [text] -> [test_text] => Brandon 10:52:08 User Entry [text] -> [X_test_text] => ** Not Tracking ** 10:52:09 User Entry [text] -> [CCnum] => ****4685 10:52:09 User Entry [checkbox] -> [checkbox1] => Checkbox 1 10:52:11 User Entry [radio] -> [Myradio2] => Radio 2 10:52:12 User Entry [radio] -> [Myradio1] => Radio 1 10:52:13 User Entry [select] -> [countries] Drop Down Selected => Albania ``` Version 2 Available NOW ----------------------- [](#version-2-available-now) I just finished what I plan to be the final version of this basic logging format. I will be working on my FormLoggerPlus from here on out that will be far more robust and use the more convenient composer install. FULL SETUP ---------- [](#full-setup) ### Included in \_\_config.php [](#included-in-__configphp) The following Log paths can be set to Absolute Paths so you can set the path outside of the Site for security Currently using .htaccess to block people ``` define("Log_Path", "../_logs"); // General Log directory define("Sql_Log_Path", "../_logs"); // This is just for the separate log file for SQL transactions. Normally this is for INSERTS and UPDATES define("Usertrack_Log_Path", "../_logs/usertracks"); // Usertrack_Log() creates a daily log for each user define("Util_Log_Path", "../_logs"); // UtilLog() gives the logging ability for Commandline Utility Scripts/Programs; Not meant to be used from the Browser define("JS_DIR_Path", __DIR__ . "../../../../public/js"); // Path to the webserver javascript folder ``` #### Special Features [](#special-features) - Trace Mode is great for expansive logging that you might want to turn on and off from time to time without writing and deleting code define("TraceMode", TRUE); //FALSE: Trace() deactivated; TRUE: Trace() activated - User tracks are for logging specific users. When set to TRUE, users will have their own log file along with the History log. define("Usertrack\_Available", TRUE); //FALSE: Usertrack log deactivated; TRUE: Usertrack log activated #### Full Method List [](#full-method-list) ``` function History( $item ); == General Log files function UtilLog( $item ); == Utility Log files - Used for primarily for local CLI scripts function LogInput(); == Logs any and all $_POST and/or $_GET values; Fields with CCnum will only print the last 4 function LogServerInfo(); function Trace( $item ); SQLHistoryLog( $SqlScript ); function ErrorLog ( $item, $logSessionInfo=FALSE ); function ErrorSessionLog(); function send_error_notification() ``` License ------- [](#license) All files are published using [GNU General Public License (GPL) version 3](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#GNUGPL). I'm guessing I picked the right one, but basically, I don't care what you do with this code. The FileLogger Team ------------------- [](#the-filelogger-team) There is no "I" in Team... but in this case, it's just me. :) My FormLoggerPlus package is currently maintained by [Brandon Plentl](https://github.com/MrPlentl), Thank you! ---------- [](#thank-you) I really appreciate all kinds of feedback and contributions. Let me know if any of this is useful! ### Health Score 27 — LowBetter than 47% of packages Maintenance20 Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained Popularity8 Limited adoption so far Community7 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity61 Established project with proven stability Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 100% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement. **Maturity (30%)** — Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability. ### Release Activity Cadence Every ~77 days Total 4 Last Release 3256d ago Major Versions v1.01 → v2.02017-07-30 PHP version history (2 changes)v1.01PHP >=5.3.6 v2.0PHP >=5.5 ### Community Maintainers ![](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1365909?v=4)[Brandon Plentl](/maintainers/MrPlentl)[@MrPlentl](https://github.com/MrPlentl) --- Top Contributors [![MrPlentl](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1365909?v=4)](https://github.com/MrPlentl "MrPlentl (23 commits)") ### Embed Badge ![Health badge](/badges/mrplentl-form-logger-plus/health.svg) ``` [![Health](https://phpackages.com/badges/mrplentl-form-logger-plus/health.svg)](https://phpackages.com/packages/mrplentl-form-logger-plus) ``` ### Alternatives [psr/log Common interface for logging libraries 10.4k1.2B10.9k](/packages/psr-log)[open-telemetry/api API for OpenTelemetry PHP. 1938.5M262](/packages/open-telemetry-api)[open-telemetry/sdk SDK for OpenTelemetry PHP. 2326.5M315](/packages/open-telemetry-sdk)[illuminated/console-logger Logging and Notifications for Laravel Console Commands. 8676.7k](/packages/illuminated-console-logger) PHPackages © 2026 [Directory](/)[Categories](/categories)[Trending](/trending)[Changelog](/changelog)[Analyze](/analyze)