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Apache Access Log Parser

Parse Apache or NGINX combined-format access log lines into structured fields: client IP, timestamp, request, status code, response size, referrer and user agent.

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About this tool

Parse Apache or NGINX combined-format access log lines into structured fields: client IP, timestamp, request, status code, response size, referrer and user agent.

Example

Input: 127.0.0.1 ... "GET /x" 200 2326

Output: IP: 127.0.0.1 | Request: GET /x | Status: 200

Privacy

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your data is processed locally and never uploaded to a server.

How to use this tool

  1. Paste one Apache or NGINX combined-format access log line into the input box.
  2. Check that the line includes the client IP, timestamp, request, status code, size, referrer, and user agent.
  3. Run the parser to convert the raw line into separate fields.
  4. Copy the structured result into your editor, spreadsheet, or script.

Step by step, what happens

  1. The tool reads the log line as plain text and looks for the combined access log layout.
  2. It splits the line into structured fields such as client IP, timestamp, request, status code, response size, referrer, and user agent.
  3. If the line matches the expected format, it returns a parsed record that is easier to inspect or reuse.
  4. If a field is missing or the line is not in combined format, the parser may not extract every value correctly.

Worked example

Here is a typical combined-format Apache access log line for a request to the home page.

Input: 127.0.0.1 - - [10/Oct/2000:13:55:36 -0700] "GET /index.html HTTP/1.0" 200 2326 "http://www.example.com/start.html" "Mozilla/4.08 [en] (Win98; I ;Nav)"

  1. The parser reads the IP address, timestamp, request, status code, and response size from the log line.
  2. It also captures the referrer and user agent from the quoted fields at the end.
  3. The tool returns the line in structured form so each part can be copied or processed separately.

Output: client_ip: 127.0.0.1 timestamp: 10/Oct/2000:13:55:36 -0700 request: GET /index.html HTTP/1.0 status_code: 200 response_size: 2326 referrer: http://www.example.com/start.html user_agent: Mozilla/4.08 [en] (Win98; I ;Nav)

Tips and common mistakes

  • Use a full combined log line, because the parser expects the referrer and user agent fields to be present.
  • Keep the quotes around the request, referrer, and user agent exactly as they appear in the log.
  • If your server uses a custom log format, it may not parse correctly unless it matches Apache or NGINX combined format.
  • Make sure the timestamp stays in the same bracketed format, including the timezone offset.

Frequently asked questions

Which log format?

The Apache/NGINX Common and Combined log formats.

What fields are extracted?

IP, time, request line, status, size, and (if present) referrer and user agent.

Is data uploaded?

No, parsing is local.

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