n8n Web Workflow Execution Log Viewer

WHAT IT DOES

n8n Web Workflow Execution Log Viewer scans n8n workflow execution log pages in real time to extract and display key execution data. It captures execution status (success, error, running), execution ID, start time, duration, and node-level execution details. The extension presents this information in a clean, floating overlay panel that sits on top of your n8n interface. Color-coded indicators let you instantly identify successful runs (green), errors (red), and in-progress executions (yellow). Recent executions are highlighted for quick reference, giving you immediate visibility into workflow performance without navigating away from your current view. The tool also saves your preferred log view settings across browser sessions, so your layout persists between uses.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension runs exclusively on n8n web instances — specifically on pages that display workflow execution logs. It works with both self-hosted n8n deployments and n8n.cloud. The overlay panel is injected directly into the page and operates independently of the underlying n8n version, as long as the execution log page structure follows standard n8n patterns. It does not send any data to external servers; all processing occurs locally within your browser.

HOW TO USE

After installing the extension, navigate to your n8n execution log page. A small floating panel will appear, typically positioned in the lower-right corner of the viewport. The panel automatically scans the page and populates with the latest execution data. You can drag the panel to any position on screen, snap it to edges, collapse it to a compact bar, or resize it to show more or fewer log entries. Press the Escape key to temporarily dismiss the panel. Use the refresh button inside the panel to manually re-scan the page if logs update dynamically. Click any log entry to expand it and view node-level execution details. The panel remembers your position, size, and collapsed state across sessions.

UNIQUE MECHANISM — DOM STATE INJECTION INTERCEPTION

Unlike other log viewers that simply parse visible DOM elements, this extension uses a DOM state injection interception technique. It attaches a mutation observer to the execution log container and intercepts the internal state updates that n8n pushes to the DOM via its reactive rendering engine. By hooking into the React props and state objects attached to the log components, the extension captures execution data before it is fully rendered and formatted for display. This gives access to raw millisecond timestamps, full error stack traces, and node-level execution metrics that are often truncated or omitted from the visible DOM. This mechanism is reliable because it targets the internal data structures that n8n maintains regardless of UI version changes, as long as the underlying React component hierarchy remains consistent.

THE PANEL

The floating panel is fully interactive. Drag it by its header to any position on the screen. Snap assistance aligns it to the nearest edge when you release it near the viewport boundary. Collapse the panel to a minimal title bar with one click, preserving your scroll position. Resize the panel vertically by dragging the bottom edge; horizontal resizing is also supported. Press the Escape key at any time to hide the panel; press it again or click the extension icon to restore it. The panel's position, size, and expanded/collapsed state are saved to browser storage and restored on subsequent page loads or new sessions.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension to function. The BotGentz framework provides the injection and isolation layer necessary for the DOM state interception mechanism to operate reliably. Because n8n is a continuously evolving platform, page structure and React component hierarchies may change between versions. If the panel stops displaying data after an n8n update, the script may need updating to match the new DOM structure. Please check for extension updates or report issues through the support channel. No execution log data is ever transmitted off your device; all processing is performed locally in your browser. No credentials, API keys, or workflow definitions are read or stored. The extension only reads execution log metadata present on the page. Use of this extension is subject to the terms of your n8n instance and any applicable data policies.