cp /var/lib/jenkins/jobs/MyProject/builds/42/log ~/my_downloaded_log.txt Use code with caution. 4. Using the Remote Access API
http://[jenkins-url]/job/[job-name]/[build-number]/consoleText Using cURL: download jenkins full log
If a log cuts off mid-sentence, check if the Jenkins server ran out of disk space during the build. Summary of Methods Requirement Web UI Quick, one-off downloads Browser access CLI Power users & scripts jenkins-cli.jar File System System admins SSH/Root access REST API Automation & Tooling Summary of Methods Requirement Web UI Quick, one-off
Ensure you aren't just looking at the "Last 100 lines." Download via Jenkins Web UI curl -u username:api_token
The fastest way to get a log file for a specific build is directly through the browser.
Here is a comprehensive guide on the multiple ways to download and manage Jenkins full logs. 1. Download via Jenkins Web UI
curl -u username:api_token http://jenkins.local -o build_15.log Use code with caution. 5. Troubleshooting Truncated Logs