The LogKat is a Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) library that provides a unified solution for logging across Android and iOS platforms. This library simplifies cross-platform logging by eliminating the need for separate platform-specific code. With a single API, you can log messages that will appear in Android's Logcat or iOS's console, depending on the platform your app is running on.

• Cross-Platform Logging: Supports logging on both Android and iOS with no extra setup.
• Unified API: One simple API for logging across both platforms.
• Color-Coded Output: Logs are color-coded based on severity (Info, Debug, Warning, Verbose, Error) for easy identification.
• Platform-Specific Output:
  • On Android, logs are sent to Logcat.
  • On iOS, logs appear in the console (stdout), ideal for debugging.

Developers using Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) often write separate logging logic for Android and iOS. This library eliminates that complexity by providing a single-line logging solution that works for both platforms. Here's why LogKat makes sense for your project:

• Consistency Across Platforms: No need to handle platform-specific log methods—use one consistent function.
• Increased Productivity: Spend less time on platform-specific logging code.
• Ease of Integration: Just add the library and start logging.

Here’s a sample of the log output in the iOS terminal console:

Here’s a sample of the log output in Android Logcat:

To use LogKat, add the following dependency in your Kotlin Multiplatform project:

dependencies {
    implementation("io.github.prashant17d97:logkat:1.0.0")
}

Ensure your project is retrieving dependencies from Maven Central:

repositories {
    mavenCentral()
}

The library provides a simple API that handles platform-specific logging:

import io.github.prashant17d97.logkat.LogKat

LogKat.i("TestLogKat", "This is an informational message")
LogKat.d("TestLogKat", "Debugging message for developers")
LogKat.w("TestLogKat", "Warning: Something might be wrong!")
LogKat.v("TestLogKat", "Verbose message for detailed logging")
LogKat.e("TestLogKat", "Error occurred! Please investigate.")

2024-10-19 21:15:13.217   6142-6142  MainApp                 com.connect.social                   D  DebugTest
2024-10-19 21:15:13.217   6142-6142  MainApp                 com.connect.social                   E  ErrorTest
2024-10-19 21:15:13.217   6142-6142  MainApp                 com.connect.social                   I  InfoTest
2024-10-19 21:15:13.217   6142-6142  MainApp                 com.connect.social                   V  VerboseTest
2024-10-19 21:15:13.217   6142-6142  MainApp                 com.connect.social                   W  WarningTest

2024-10-19 21:19:00.972524+0530 Connect[4962:41146884] 🔵 D   MainApp        DebugTest
2024-10-19 21:19:00.972600+0530 Connect[4962:41146884] 🔴 E   MainApp        ErrorTest
2024-10-19 21:19:00.972657+0530 Connect[4962:41146884] 🟢 I   MainApp        InfoTest
2024-10-19 21:19:00.972727+0530 Connect[4962:41146884] 🟣 V   MainApp        VerboseTest
2024-10-19 21:19:00.972786+0530 Connect[4962:41146884] 🟡 W   MainApp        WarningTest

The following log levels are supported, and each is color-coded:

• INFO (Green)
• DEBUG (Blue)
• WARN (Yellow)
• VERBOSE (Purple)
• ERROR (Red)

LogKat abstracts platform-specific logging:

• On Android, logs are sent to Logcat.
• On iOS, logs appear in the system console (stdout).

This means you use one line of code for both platforms without any additional platform checks or specific code.

If you have any questions or would like to collaborate, feel free to reach out!

• Email: prashantsinghsca@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: Prashant Kumar Singh
• Twitter: @prashant17d97

Contributions to the project are always welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests on GitHub.

This library is distributed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it under the terms of this license.