Tutorial: Understanding Workflow Logs
Definition
Logs include historical records of how a Task or Workflow ran in Platform at a specific point in time and upcoming scheduled runs. There are several different types of logs, and they can each tell you something, depending on what leve
Workflow Run History Log
When you click into a template, you land on the Workflow Run History page. This shows how your workflow has been running over time.
Run History Chart
The chart at the top visualizes each time the workflow has run:
Bar height shows how long the run took.
Bar color indicates run status (Success, Failure, Terminated, In Progress, Upcoming).
Below the chart, a table lists recent workflow executions:
Column | Description |
|---|---|
Status | Outcome of the run |
Workflow Log ID | Unique ID for the run (clickable) |
Trigger | What triggered the run (manual, schedule, webhook) |
Last Run Time | Timestamp of when the run started |
Version | Workflow version used |
Duration | Total runtime |
Workflow Log
When you click on a Workflow Log ID or a bar in the Run History chart, you’ll land on the Workflow Log page for a specific run. This page breaks down how each task in the workflow performed during that run.
📊 Task Timeline Chart
Visual timeline of each task's execution
Tasks are stacked vertically, showing start and end time
Bar length = task duration
Bar color = task status (Success, Failure, etc.)
This helps you quickly spot delays, overlaps, or failures across tasks in a run.
📋 Task Table
Each task is also listed in a table beneath the chart:
Column | Description |
|---|---|
Status | Outcome of the task (e.g. success, failure) |
Task Name | Name of the task that was executed |
Workflow Log ID | Unique log identifier for the task execution |
Last Run | Timestamp of when the task last started |
Retries | Number of retry attempts (if any) |
Duration | How long the task took to complete |
Click on a task to view detailed logs and output.
Task Execution Log
This is the console-style log for an individual task. It shows:
Printed output (e.g., from print/log statements)
Environment variables used
Code that was executed
Any API responses or errors
Use this view to debug and understand what happened inside that task.