Lightweight, extensible logging with automatic tag detection, smart test-mode colored output, trainer-based destinations (file, crash reporting, console), per-trainer volume and runtime control.
barK: A simple, light-weight and extensible logging library for Kotlin Multiplatform
[!IMPORTANT] Upgrading from 0.2.x? Maven coordinates changed in v1.0.0 — see the migration guide.
TAG constants// build.gradle.kts
kotlin {
sourceSets {
commonMain.dependencies {
implementation("com.ivangarzab.bark:bark:<version>")
}
}
}
// Train once at app startup
Bark.train(AndroidLogTrainer())
// Log anywhere — tag is detected automatically
Bark.d("App started") // [MainActivity]
Bark.e("Something failed", error) // [PaymentService]
Android:
./gradlew :sample-android:installDebug
iOS:
Open sample-ios/barK-sample/barK-sample.xcodeproj in Xcode and run.
Full documentation, guides, and API reference at ivangarzab.github.io/barK.
We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.
Copyright 2025 Ivan Garza
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Because every log deserves a good home 🐕🏠
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