How to log and monitor app events in Bubble

The simplest and most reliable way to log and monitor events in Bubble is to create a dedicated Log data type and write entries into it from workflows (both regular and backend). Then use Bubble’s built‑in Server Logs, Scheduler Logs, and optional external tools (like webhooks to Logtail/Datadog) for deeper monitoring. Bubble doesn't have a native "event logging system", so you build one using the database + internal logs.

Create a Log data type

In the Data tab, create a new type called Log. Add fields like:

• event\_type (text)
• details (text or long text)
• user (User)
• source (text, e.g., “backend workflow”)

Write logs from workflows

In any workflow step, add “Create a new thing → Log”. This is how you track actions such as signups, API failures, Stripe events, etc.

// Example Bubble backend workflow action (pseudo‑representation)
// Create a new Log:
// event_type = "Stripe Webhook Received"
// details = request_body
// user = detected user if applicable
// source = "webhook"

Use Bubble’s built‑in logs

Go to Logs → Server Logs to see requests, workflow runs, capacity usage, API calls, and issues. Use Scheduler Logs to monitor recurring/queued backend workflows. These logs cannot be customized, so they complement your own Log data type.

• Server Logs help spot errors and rate limits.
• Scheduler Logs help confirm backend workflows ran as expected.

Forward logs to external tools (optional)

You can use an API Connector action or a backend workflow to send log entries to tools like Logtail, Logstash, Zapier Storage, etc. This is optional but helpful when logs get large.

// Example API Connector call to send a log entry
POST https://in.logtail.com/
{
  "event": "User Login",
  "user_id": "abc123"
}

Set privacy rules so logs stay secure

In Privacy tab, make sure the Log type is admin‑only unless users need access. Typically, only admins should read logs.

• Create a role for “Admin”.
• Grant view rights only to Admins.