Jenkins exposes a specific endpoint to retrieve raw logs, which is ideal for scripts or external tools.
: Append /consoleText to the end of any build URL to get the plain text version.
: Use the -f flag to follow the log as it happens, similar to tail -f , and redirect it to a file for persistent storage. 4. Capture Logs within a Jenkins Pipeline how to download console output in jenkins
For administrators, the log files are stored physically on the Jenkins controller's disk. How can we get the jenkins console output in a text file?
: Navigate to the build you need, click Console Output in the left sidebar, and select View as plain text . You can then right-click and choose Save as... or use Ctrl + S to save it as a .txt file. Jenkins exposes a specific endpoint to retrieve raw
curl -u "username:api_token" "${JENKINS_URL}/job/my-job/1/consoleText" > build_log.txt Use code with caution.
: Right-click the Full Log link or the View as unformatted text option on the console page and select Save link as to download the file directly to your local machine. 2. Download via REST API (Best for Automation) : Navigate to the build you need, click
: ${JENKINS_URL}/job/${JOB_NAME}/lastBuild/consoleText .