`CallLogging` produces simple and to-the-point log messages: > INFO - 200 OK: POST - /route/ in ...

# ktor

[Zoltan Demant]

CallLogging produces simple and to-the-point log messages:

INFO - 200 OK: POST - /route/ in 2981ms

Is it possible to have something similar for a "regular" HttpClient, i.e. what Id use on Android, or anywhere outside of embeddedServer?

[simon.vergauwen]

There is a Logging plugin for HttpClient but it seems that there is no implementation for Timber or LogCat

[simon.vergauwen]

https://ktor.io/docs/client-logging.html#custom_logger

[Zoltan Demant]

This is actually what I'm using currently, but the logs are very verbose no matter which level I use.

[simon.vergauwen]

It should also be relatively easy to implement your own logging through HttpSend interceptor. https://ktor.io/docs/http-send.html

[simon.vergauwen]

val client = HttpClient(Apache)
client.plugin(HttpSend).intercept { request ->
    val originalCall = execute(request)
    // do logging
    originalCall
}

[Zoltan Demant]

Thanks, that works, but is this such an uncommon request? I feel like someone else surely must feel the same way and want for a simple way to log calls (minus verbosity) without having a standalone implementation? 😅

[simon.vergauwen]

Yes, I agree. I think it's fair to expect a similar CalLogging plugin for client.

[simon.vergauwen]

I think a ticket on YouTrack for this would be good

[Zoltan Demant]

Ill create one later today, will share link here when I do!

[Zoltan Demant]

Support CallLogging like logging for any HttpClient
I guess now we can find out if the community actually wants something like this, I know I sure do! Thanks again for your help 🙏🏽