LogCallStack is a VS Code extension that instantly reconstructs the full call stack and local variable context for any chosen log line, without attaching a debugger. Right‑click a log entry and choose Analyze Log Line: the tool parses the log to identify class/method/thread, searches the workspace for the method definition, and traces backward frame by frame to build a clickable stack panel showing file:line locations and extracted local variable values. Frames appear progressively and results are reported quickly (parallel search often returns under a second). Clicking a frame jumps to the exact source line and a stack header returns to the original log line, making it straightforward to see how a particular log was produced.
Operation is pure local static analysis - no cloud, AI, or telemetry - and requires zero setup when auto‑detected formats match. Built‑in support covers many languages and formats (Java/Kotlin: Log4j, Logback, SLF4J; Python: logging/structlog; Rust: log4rs/tracing; C/C++; C#/.NET: NLog/Serilog; JS/TS: winston/pino; Go: zap/zerolog; Android Logcat; Linux syslog; Windows event formats). A wizard allows custom regex log formats; settings include logFormat (auto/custom), customPattern, and maxFrames (default 7). Requires VS Code 1.85+ with source and log in the same workspace. Licensed MIT, with community GitHub issues and optional paid support.
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