Activity log
Track and monitor all execution history
Every workflow run is recorded automatically. Debug failures, audit actions, and analyze performance—full visibility into your automation with no extra setup.
Popular solutions using activity log
Real-world scenarios
Debug failed workflows
Inspect the Activity Log to see exactly which step failed and what data was passed. Fix and retry quickly.
Compliance and audit
Maintain an audit trail of automation actions. Prove what ran, when, and with what data for compliance.
Alert on failures
Use Filter + Email to alert when a workflow fails. Activity Log provides context for the alert.
Execution analytics
Query Activity Log (or export to Data) to analyze run volumes, success rates, and patterns over time.
Retry and recovery
Identify failed runs from the Activity Log. Retry manually or automate retries based on log data.
Security monitoring
Monitor for unusual patterns—unexpected triggers, high failure rates, or suspicious data flows.
Using activity log
Automatic logging
Every workflow run is logged. Open the MESA dashboard and view execution history—no configuration needed.
Inspect and debug
Click any execution to see step-by-step data, inputs, outputs, and error messages. Identify failures fast.
Filter and analyze
Filter by workflow, status, date, or trigger. Use Activity Log data in workflows for alerting or reporting.
Building is better together
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Why choose MESA's activity log?
| MESA Activity Log | Zapier | Make | Custom logging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included in price | ✓ | Limited / add-on | Limited / add-on | Dev + infra |
| Full execution history | ✓ | Limited | Limited | Custom |
| Step-level debugging | ✓ | Basic | Basic | Custom |
| Audit trail | ✓ | Limited | Limited | Custom |
| Search and filter | ✓ | Basic | Basic | Custom |
| Cost | FREE | Add-on | Add-on | Dev time |
Unlike other platforms, MESA's Activity Log tool is included free with every plan.
Common questions
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Can I export Activity Log data?
Can I alert when a workflow fails?
What's the difference between Activity Log and Data?
Can I search and filter executions?
Where can I learn more?
Start using the MESA Activity Log tool today
Included free in all MESA plans
Need help getting started? Our team will help you set up monitoring and audit workflows. Contact us →
