Logging CFHTTP Calls

edit Introduced: 6.1.0.135

Logging CFHTTP Calls

As of Lucee 6.1.0.135, all cfhttp calls are logged by default to a dedicated http log file at the log level info. This logging behavior provides more visibility into HTTP requests made through Lucee applications, helping to track external requests easily.

Default Logging Behavior

In the default setup, Lucee logs HTTP requests with the following settings:

  • Log File: http.log (If the http.log log does not exist, entries are directed to application.log).
  • Log Level: info.

Example Log Entry

An example entry for a cfhttp call might look like this:

"TRACE","pool-3-thread-2","10/29/2024","18:31:04","cftrace","httpRequest [GET] to [https://lucee.org], returned [200 OK] in 294ms, at /index.cfm:10; /index.cfm.callLucee():20"

This log entry includes:

  • Request Details: Method (GET), URL (https://lucee.org)
  • Response Status: [200 OK]
  • Response Time: 294ms
  • Source Location: Code locations responsible for the request.

Changes in Logging Behavior (Pre-Lucee 6.1.0.135)

In earlier versions of Lucee, before version 6.1.0.135:

  • Log File: Only application.log was used for logging HTTP requests.
  • Log Level: trace instead of info.

The change to a dedicated http log and info level helps separate HTTP logs from other system logs, improving clarity.

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