Flux: an IDE for logs on your Mac · Office #42,023

What it is

Calls itself “log explorer”.

• Calls itself: log explorer

“Flux is a native macOS log explorer for engineers debugging production.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “Never writes to a source”.

• Says it will not: Never writes to a source

“Never writes to a source.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Free and open source”

“Free and open source · macOS 13 or later · Apple silicon and Intel”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers. Made for engineers.

• Sells to: developers
• Made for: engineers

“Flux is a native macOS log explorer for engineers debugging production.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. Open source. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: yes
• Open source: yes
• AI role: a side feature

“Flux is a native macOS log explorer for engineers debugging production.”

“…macOS 13 or later”

What it works with

Integrates with Claude Code, Docker, Elasticsearch and 2 more.

• Integrates with: Claude Code · Docker · Elasticsearch · +2

“Claude Code reads the same logs over MCP.”

“It connects to Graylog, Elasticsearch through Kibana, or local files and Docker”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download for macOS”

“Docs GitHub · 0 Nothing going on 0 things going on in Flux The island is muted I -> https://flux.emreb.dev/docs/introduction”