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Quick Start

This guide will get Graytool up and running in 5 minutes from installation.

1. Open the Settings Page​

Right-click the Graytool toolbar icon and select "Options".

Alternative: chrome://extensions/ → Graytool → "Details" → "Extension options"

2. Add a URL Pattern​

Go to the "URL Patterns" tab and click "Add Pattern".

FieldDescriptionExample
LabelDescriptive name for the patternProduction Graylog
PatternURL matching pattern (* wildcard)https://graylog.company.com/*

Click Save. Chrome will show a permission dialog — click "Allow".

Pattern Examples​

https://graylog.company.com/*          → Single instance
https://graylog-*.company.com/*        → Staging/Production separation
https://*/search*                      → Search pages on all domains
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The * wildcard matches any text. You can add multiple patterns.

3. Test the Extension​

Visit the Graylog URL you configured. If everything is set up correctly:

  • Graytool activates automatically when the page loads
  • You won't see buttons yet (because you haven't defined any)
  • However, if the Message Detail feature is enabled, you'll see a 🔍 button on log rows

4. Next Steps​