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Parameters

• filter - An object or string specifying the type of logs to receive:

  • "all" - Subscribe to all logs (string)
  • {mentions: [<string>]} - An array of public keys as base-58 encoded strings. Returns notifications only when the specified account or program ID is mentioned in the log.

• <commitment> - (optional) The level of commitment desired when querying state. Default is “finalized”.

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Response

• result - An integer subscription id (needed to unsubscribe)

• subscription - An object containing log information:

  • signature - The transaction signature as base-58 encoded string
  • err - Error if transaction failed, null if transaction succeeded
  • logs - Array of string log messages

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logsSubscribe code examples

This example subscribes to all logs from the pump.fun program.

$ wscat -c YOUR_CHAINSTACK_WEBSOCKET_ENDPOINT
# Wait for the connection to be established

Connected (press CTRL+C to quit)

> {"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"logsSubscribe","params":[{"mentions":["6EF8rrecthR5Dkzon8Nwu78hRvfCKubJ14M5uBEwF6P"]},{"commitment":"finalized"}]}

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Use case

The logsSubscribe method in Solana is used to subscribe to the network and receive real-time updates on new log messages. This can be useful in various real-world scenarios, including:

• Debugging and monitoring: Developers can use this method to receive instant notifications about log messages related to their applications, helping them debug issues and monitor performance in real-time.
• Event tracking: dApps can utilize this method to track specific events or actions on the blockchain by subscribing to logs mentioning particular accounts or programs.
• Analytics: Blockchain analytics services can use this subscription to gather real-time data about specific program executions, helping to provide insights into the usage and behavior of various Solana programs.
• Notification systems: Wallet providers or other services can use this method to notify users about specific events or transactions related to their accounts.

By subscribing to the logsSubscribe method, applications can receive instant updates about new log messages, allowing them to react quickly to events on the Solana blockchain and provide a more responsive user experience.