Retrospective

Retrospective is a macOS‑only log analysis tool that fetches log data directly from Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, and local or remote files accessed via SSH. It runs on the user’s laptop without requiring additional log‑collector agents, allowing users to retrieve and work with distributed logs without configuring a separate logging infrastructure.

The application provides search, monitor, and browse capabilities for large collections of log files. Users can compose guided search criteria, monitor live log streams, and explore results with features such as automatic column splitting, highlighting, and tabular views. It also supports exporting structured data in various formats for further analysis.

Targeted at analysts, developers, testers, and support teams, Retrospective emphasizes safety through SSH‑based collection—including certificate and jump‑host support—and offers customizable profiles that combine logs from multiple sources. The tool is positioned as a Swiss‑made solution that aims to simplify handling of distributed logs across containerized environments.