MultiTail

MultiTail is a handy tool that lets you keep an eye on one or multiple files, just like the original tail program. What makes it cool is that it creates several windows on your console using ncurses. Plus, it can monitor wildcards! If a new file pops up that matches the wildcard and has been modified more recently, it will automatically switch to that file. Pretty neat, right?

Monitor Multiple Files Effortlessly

This means you can easily monitor an entire directory of files. Want to merge two or more log files? MultiTail has got you covered! It even uses colors when displaying log files (thanks to regular expressions), making it super easy to spot what's important and what's not.

Filter Lines for Better Clarity

Not only that, but you can also filter lines using regular expressions. If you're wondering how to manage everything, MultiTail has interactive menus for editing those expressions and adding or deleting windows. You can even set up windows to show the output of shell scripts and other software!

Mimic Other Tools with Ease

If you're viewing output from external software, MultiTail can mimic the functionality of tools like 'watch' effortlessly.

Installation Made Simple

NOTE: If you're looking to install MultiTail on your Mac OS X system, it's really easy with Fink. Just check out this link: Fink Installation Guide.

If you want a straightforward way to manage and view logs, give MultiTail a try! It's user-friendly and perfect for anyone who needs to keep track of multiple files at once.