mozlog
Robust log handling specialized for logging in the Mozilla universe
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are working within the Mozilla testing or automation ecosystem. The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, and fills a specific niche for structured logging in Mozilla projects. No, if you need general-purpose Python logging—standard library alternatives are more widely applicable. The copyleft license (MPL 2.0) requires attention if you plan to modify and redistribute the package.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.8 or later.
- Low install friction with a pure-wheel distribution.
- Actively maintained as of March 2026 with support across Python 3.8–3.13.
License · maintenance · safety
copyleft license (copyleft) — Licensed under Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL 2.0), a copyleft license. Derivative works and modifications must be distributed under the same license; use in proprietary projects requires careful review of your distribution model.
last release 2026-03-23 (144 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 455,357 downloads/mo, #6,560 on PyPI
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pip install mozlog
import mozlog
logger = mozlog.get_default_logger('myapp')
logger.info('Test started')- Whether the package is actively developed or in maintenance-only mode beyond the 'active' status designation.
- Specific logging features and output formats beyond the general 'robust log handling' claim in the summary.
What it is and what it does
mozlog is a Python logging library built for Mozilla's testing and automation infrastructure. It extends standard Python logging with structured output formatting optimized for console display and log aggregation in CI/CD and testing environments. The package integrates with Mozilla-specific tools like blessed, mozterm, mozfile, and mozsystemmonitor to provide unified logging across test runners and automation scripts.
The library targets developers working on Mozilla projects or similar large-scale testing systems where consistent, machine-readable log output is essential. It handles both human-readable console formatting and structured data capture, making logs easier to parse and aggregate across distributed test runs. Installation is straightforward with low friction, and it supports Python 3.8 and later.
Use it for
- Logging test results and automation output in Mozilla CI/CD pipelines.
- Formatting console output for distributed test runners that need structured, parseable logs.
- Aggregating logs from multiple test processes in a single, consistent format.
- Integrating logging with other Mozilla automation tools via shared dependencies.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are working within the Mozilla testing or automation ecosystem.
The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, and fills a specific niche for structured logging in Mozilla projects. No, if you need general-purpose Python logging—standard library alternatives are more widely applicable. The copyleft license (MPL 2.0) requires attention if you plan to modify and redistribute the package.
Install
mozlog on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a pure-wheel distribution. Actively maintained as of March 2026 with support across Python 3.8–3.13. Four runtime dependencies (blessed, mozterm, mozfile, mozsystemmonitor) are all Mozilla-ecosystem packages.
Requires Python 3.8 or later.
License in practice
Licensed under Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL 2.0), a copyleft license. Derivative works and modifications must be distributed under the same license; use in proprietary projects requires careful review of your distribution model.
Quickstart
pip install mozlog
import mozlog
logger = mozlog.get_default_logger('myapp')
logger.info('Test started')Verify before relying
- Whether the package is actively developed or in maintenance-only mode beyond the 'active' status designation.
- Specific logging features and output formats beyond the general 'robust log handling' claim in the summary.
Package facts
| License | copyleft license copyleft |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.8 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 4 packagesblessedmoztermmozfilemozsystemmonitor |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 144 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 455,357 / month, #6,560 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaEnvironment :: ConsoleIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL 2.0)Operating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python Modules |
Evidence: mozlog-8.1.0-py2.py3-none-any.whl
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