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IntuneLogWatch v2

A macOS application for analyzing Microsoft Intune logs with human-readable insights

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Overview

IntuneLogWatch is a specialized macOS tool designed for IT administrators to analyze Microsoft Intune macOS logs. It transforms complex log files into an easy-to-understand interface, making it simple to track policy deployments, troubleshoot sync issues, and understand device management activities.

Main Interface Screenshot


Key Features

πŸ“Š Three-Pane Analysis Interface

  • Left Pane: Sync events with status indicators and timing
  • Center Pane: Policies executed during each sync
  • Right Pane: Detailed log entries and timeline view

πŸ” Smart Log Analysis

  • Automatically correlates events by Policy ID (GUID)
  • Shows Started/Completed/Duration
  • Click the clipboard icon to copy the GUID to search in the Intune console

πŸ“‹ Policy Information Bubbles

Visual indicators for quick identification:

  • App Type: PKG or DMG installations
  • Script Type: SCRIPT or ATTR
  • Intent: Required, Available, or Uninstall
  • Context: Root or User execution for scripts

πŸ“± App Icon Integration

  • Displays actual app icons for installed applications
  • Automatically retrieves icons from the system
  • Fallback icons for system policies and scripts

Documentation Navigation

πŸ“– Getting Started

πŸ›  Support & Troubleshooting

πŸ”’ Privacy and Security

Data Handling

  • Local Processing: All analysis happens on your device
  • No Cloud Upload: Logs never leave your machine
  • Read-Only Access: App only reads existing log files
  • Secure Storage: No sensitive data is permanently stored

Log File Security

  • Always sanitize logs before sharing
  • Remove sensitive URLs, usernames, or internal server names
  • Use IntuneLogWatch's copy functions to extract specific entries only

Quick Start

  1. Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
  2. Install by dragging to Applications folder
  3. Launch IntuneLogWatch - it will automatically detect and load local Intune logs
  4. Explore the three-pane interface to analyze your device's sync activity

For detailed instructions, see Installation & Setup.


Support and Feedback

  • Issues: Report bugs or request features on GitHub Issues
  • Documentation: Browse this wiki for detailed guidance
  • CLI Tool: See CLI Guide for command-line usage

IntuneLogWatch - Making Intune logs human-readable

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