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Syslog-ng

Centralized syslog server with real-time web UI

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Syslog-ng is a flexible, highly scalable syslog server that collects logs from all your network devices. It supports both BSD (RFC3164) and IETF (RFC5424) syslog formats, making it compatible with virtually any router, switch, access point, or server. Includes a real-time log viewer with search and filtering capabilities, accessible through your browser. Simply configure your network devices to send syslog messages to your Umbrel's IP address on UDP port 514 or TCP port 601. Features: - Supports BSD/RFC3164 format (used by most routers including Ubiquiti, Alta Labs, etc.) - Supports IETF/RFC54.

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Strengths

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Active community (2.4k GitHub stars)

Is Syslog-ng secure?

No known vulnerabilities affect Syslog-ng's latest release (syslog-ng-4.12.0). OSV.dev lists 3 past advisories for the project; none of them applies to this release. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

  • Most recent fixed advisory CVE-2026-39879, published 2026-07-20 (86 days ago), fixed in 4.12

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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