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Bedrock Dedicated Server log chat to output/stdout

I'd like to see the chat get output to the console. This would allow parsing the chat by wrapping the server.

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    This feature would allow for admins who might be hosting for a younger group monitor the chat to ensure no bullying is occurring. 

  • 11
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    I would like to see a chat log output somewhere, whether on the console, in a database, or even just a flat file. Somewhere that the information could be reviewed by the server admin(s) for any number of reasons.

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    This is absolutely essential. At the moment, there is no way to consume output from the console, say, in response to the `save query` command, as recommended by the documentation.

    The bug tracker team appears to have ignored requests to add logging, as it doesn't constitute an issue… but it's definitely an omission that prevents the software from being used as designed.

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    This needs to be implemented.  Lack of being able to extract chat logs represents a clear security and safety risk to a server.  If I cannot reproduce what is said in chat, it becomes a "he said, she said" situation.  Unless one of the players screenshots a convo, I have no proof the convo happened.  This opens the risk to online bullying and harassment.  Of course I have the power to kick and ban if I hear of such activities, but without 'proof' I (the MOD) could be put in a bad position.

    Output to the console would be the simplest (I would think) to implement.  Front end software like MCBEPlay already captures all of the console outputs into archives.

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    This is a necessity in order to use this version of Minecraft for kids. My school updated to BDS and is having more trouble than ever monitor student's activity. I'm so tired of the "he said, she said" that could all be resolved with a simple logging update.  PLEASE FIX THIS ASAP TO KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE!

  • 10
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    I would also like to see some way to access logs.  Currently it seems that there is not even a flat log file available.  thx

  • 8
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    It would also help with backups. TBH the help file expects you to be able to get a stdout but there is no way provided to us.

  • 7
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    We need a way to get the information sent by players in the game, then we can let robots use chat logs and "/say" commands to let players chat with each other in chat rooms. Imagine that you don't need to enter the game to talk to the players! How exciting it is!

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    I'd love to see the ability to access a chat log implemented. As others have said it's so crucial for even basic moderating, as if there's a dispute you need to be able to see what's been said (especially if it's in PMs). There are increased features on Education edition but if you haven't got a microsoft education account set (ie for a youth group) you can't access it. This is even more the case if we're talking about safeguarding situations. It's such a small thing but it would make it so much safer for children to use the platform.

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    Apparently it takes two+ years to implement logging.  Come on, Bedrock team.

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    Either output chat to std out, a log file, or even both - just give us the ability to parse it somehow. It would allow us to moderate our servers and even add custom functionality through wrappers.

    I don't understand how this hasn't been added for over 2 years...

  • 5
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    Agreed! I'm a fairly green op, on a small private server (which I also stood up for friends and family during this lockdown), and I can already see the need for much more robust logging for in game events. Please please

  • 5
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    Logging chat with timestamps to the main server log files, a separate log file or even syslog would be great.

  • 4
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    Also voting with my fingers to put additional interest in this feature.  Currently hosting personal in home servers for both Java and Bedrock platforms to help my children and their friends handle the lack of human interaction thanks to COVID-19. 

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    Absolutely needed feature to have chat output to the console.

  • 4
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    For Windows Ver, Here is little powershell that at least saves log of console.

    $logfile = (get-date -f yyyyMMdd-HHmmss).ToString()+"_log.log"
    powershell -noexit ".\bedrock_server.exe | tee $logfile"

    Chat log is really wanted....

     

    Thank you,

     

  • 3
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    Yeah, currently the only way to get chat from the server is to use a websocket, but those are few and far apart

  • 3
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    This would be great to have.

  • 3
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    I am one of these said people aiming to host a few servers the kiddos can play on. I have been working on a multi-server management console, and can already parse player connect and disconnect. It would be fantastic to monitor chats. Every other game with a dedicated server out there has this feature. Confused to as why it wasn't thought of, or possibly omitted. We deserve an answer!

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    I am admin of a larger minecraft java edition server. Now I started also a small bedrock dedicated server for some kids who would also play together.

    I was extremely underwhelmed by the control I have over the Bedrock dedicated server compared to papermc or even the vanilla server.

    The missing log to see if something bad is going on (nonwhitelisted players trying to connect, failed connections from players) or even to check how heavily the server is used at all is really giving me a ver bad feeling as server admin.

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    We've been asking for this for over 3 years, and heard nothing from Microsoft.

    Please, give us something. Throw chat messages in a file, show them in the console, just something.

  • 3
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    Adding a #metoo to this post. Logging of chat seems trivial to accomplish and yet critical for mods to have.

    And if there is some technical hurdle to logging chat, then an inferior but equally critical solution would be to add a switch in server.properties to disable chat entirely.  

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    We're at 5 years plus since this was suggested and has numerous votes. Hopefully this is coming soon, as it is absolutely a necessary for parental supervision.

    I also requested it on the reddit that the bug submission site recommends. Perhaps others could upvote there as well. https://www.reddit.com/r/minecraftsuggestions/comments/18dxs7z/logging_of_chat_in_bedrock_server/

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    it would be great to have a list command and a way to use the chat from the console as well

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    if it logs all chat, nonexistent commands should be logged too! this could allow for /restart and stuff!

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    I am bumping this, this is something that is needed.