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chrome.systemLog

Description

Use the chrome.systemLog API to record Chrome system logs from extensions.

Permissions

systemLog

Availability

Chrome 125+ ChromeOS only Requires policy

Types

MessageOptions

Properties

message

string

Methods

add()

chrome.systemLog.add(
  options: MessageOptions,
): Promise<void>

Adds a new log record.

Parameters

options

MessageOptions

The logging options.

Returns

Promise<void>

Returns a Promise which resolves once the log has been added.

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Last updated 2026-01-07 UTC.