Get started with logging from Docker using Vector and send your logs to logfire.

Choose your preferred Operating System to configure docker.

powershell Invoke-WebRequest https://packages.timber.io/vector/latest/vector-x64.msi -OutFile vector-latest-x64.msi && msiexec /i vector-latest-x64.msi /quiet

brew tap vectordotdev/brew && brew install vector

curl -1sLf 'https://repositories.timber.io/public/vector/cfg/setup/bash.deb.sh' | sudo -E bash

apt-get install vector

curl -1sLf 'https://repositories.timber.io/public/vector/cfg/setup/bash.deb.sh' | sudo -E bash

yum install vector

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.vector.dev | sh -s -- -y

mkdir -p /etc/vector && mkdir -p /var/lib/vector/ && cat <<-'SERVICE' >> /etc/systemd/system/vector.service
[Unit]
Description=Vector
Documentation=https://vector.dev
After=network-online.target
Requires=network-online.target

[Service]
User=vector
Group=vector
ExecStart=/root/.vector/bin/vector
ExecReload=/bin/kill -HUP $MAINPID
Restart=no
AmbientCapabilities=CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE
EnvironmentFile=-/etc/default/vector

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
SERVICE

2. Extend your Vector config by running:

// this won't work unless you you have provided correct SOURCE_ID
wget -O ->> /etc/vector/vector.toml 
https://api.logfire.ai/configuration/download/vector-toml/docker/$SOURCE_ID

Replace $SOURCE_ID with your docker source id. You can get your source id in your Logfire sources on clicking edit tab.

3. Grant permissions

Run this command to allow Vector to access Docker logs:

usermod -a -G docker vector

4. Restart & Verify Vector setup

systemctl restart vector 
systemctl status vector

After this step, Vector should pick up the new configuration. Ensure to monitor logs and the status of the Vector pods to confirm the successful application of the new configuration.

Check your logs in Logfire -> Live tail.

Warning: Docker version 1.15 or higher is required.

Need help? Reach out at support@logfire.ai . We’re here to assist!

Next Steps

Once you have completed the above steps, you can continue to set up Vector to gather logs and send them to logfire. Make sure to monitor the logs and ensure that the Vector setup is working seamlessly with logfire.

For more advanced setups or for using the Helm method, please refer to our detailed documentation or community forums.