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pywayne-adb-logcat-reader

Android device logcat reader for real-time log monitoring. Use when working with pywayne.adb.logcat_reader module to read Android device logs via adb logcat command, supporting both C++ backend (faster) and Python backend (subprocess) with generator-style output for streaming logs.

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Android device logcat reader for real-time log monitoring. Use when working with pywayne.adb.logcat_reader module to read Android device logs via adb logcat command, supporting both C++ backend (faster) and Python backend (subprocess) with generator-style output for streaming logs.
# Pywayne ADB Logcat Reader This module provides real-time Android device log reading capabilities via the `adb logcat` command. ## Quick Start ```python from pywayne.adb.logcat_reader import AdbLogcatReader # Create reader (default C++ backend) reader = AdbLogcatReader() # Start log capture and read reader.start() for line in reader.read(): print(line) ``` # Use Python backend (alternative) reader = AdbLogcatReader(backend='python') reader.start() for line in reader.read(): print(line) ``` # Stop and cleanup reader.stop() ``` ## Initialization ```python # C++ backend (default, faster) reader = AdbLogcatReader() # Python backend (alternative, may be more compatible) reader = AdbLogcatReader(backend='python') ``` ## Reading Logs The `read()` method yields log lines incrementally as a generator, suitable for processing large logs or real-time monitoring. ```python # Process logs as they arrive for line in reader.read(): # Filter, parse, store... ``` ## Properties | Property | Description | |---------|-------------| | `backend` | 'cpp' or 'python' | Active backend for adb logcat | | `running` | Whether logcat process is running | ## Methods | Method | Description | |---------|-------------| | `start()` | Start adb logcat process | | `read()` | Generator yielding log lines | | `stop()` | Stop logcat process | | `get_backend()` | Get active backend type | ## Backends ### C++ Backend (Default) - Uses native C++ implementation - Faster performance for real-time streaming - Better compatibility with adb logcat ### Python Backend (Alternative) - Uses Python subprocess to call adb - More compatible across different environments - Easier debugging and integration ## Notes - C++ backend is faster and recommended for production - Python backend may be useful during development - `stop()` terminates adb logcat; use `Ctrl+C` to send interrupt signal - Logs are cleared automatically when process stops
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