papertrail

Query and retrieve in-VM Taskcluster worker logs from SolarWinds Observability.

3|Updated Jan 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jwmossmoz/agent-skills --skill papertrail
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Skill: papertrail
Source: https://github.com/jwmossmoz/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/papertrail
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jwmossmoz/agent-skills --skill papertrail

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrieve and review in-VM Taskcluster worker logs from SolarWinds Observability to diagnose incidents and improve CI reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pull logs for a system or worker: download and store on-local or remote locations for offline analysis.
  • Search across workers and time ranges: quickly locate errors, warnings, and notable events across multiple tasks.
  • View and manage SWO configuration: inspect integration settings and requirements to ensure access and visibility.
  • Use Case: when a worker misbehaves or experiences provisioning- or lifecycle-related issues, pull recent logs and search for relevant events to pinpoint root causes.

Quick Start

Run paperctl pull vm-abc123 to download logs for that worker.

Frequently Asked Questions about papertrail

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I pull in-VM worker logs from SolarWinds Observability for offline analysis?

To pull in-VM worker logs from SolarWinds Observability, run the command `paperctl pull <worker-id>` to download and store logs locally for offline incident debugging and analysis.

How do I search across Taskcluster worker logs to find startup failures or lifecycle events?

You can search across Taskcluster worker logs by using the search command to quickly locate errors, warnings, and notable events across multiple workers within specific time ranges.

Do I need an API token to retrieve Taskcluster worker logs from SolarWinds Observability?

Yes, retrieving Taskcluster worker logs from SolarWinds Observability requires an SWO_API_TOKEN or a configured SWO client to authenticate and access the integration settings.

What is the best way to debug Firefox CI worker provisioning and OS-level issues?

The best way to debug Firefox CI worker provisioning and OS-level issues is to pull recent in-VM logs and search for relevant lifecycle events to pinpoint root causes.

Can I view and inspect SolarWinds Observability configuration settings for log integration?

Yes, you can use the config command to view and manage SolarWinds Observability integration settings, ensuring proper access and visibility for Taskcluster worker logs.

Why are my Taskcluster worker logs not showing up during incident debugging?

If Taskcluster worker logs are missing during incident debugging, verify your SWO configuration and ensure the SWO_API_TOKEN is valid to access SolarWinds Observability entities.