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Kubernetes · Command

kubectl logs

Reads logs from a container in a pod or supported resource. It can show a snapshot, stream new output, inspect a previous container, or select multiple pods.

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Syntax

kubectl logs [-f] [-p] (POD | TYPE/NAME) [-c CONTAINER]

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Source: kubectl logs | Kubernetes. Checked 2026-11-03.