What is a structured logger in PHP?

A structured logger outputs log data in a machine-readable format (like JSON) rather than plain text, allowing developers to easily filter, search, and analyze logs using tools like Elasticsearch, Datadog, or New Relic.

How does correlation ID propagation help with debugging?

Correlation IDs assign a unique identifier to every request. By propagating this ID through headers and log entries, you can trace a single request's path across multiple microservices or internal components.

Does this generator include unit tests?

Yes, the skill generates comprehensive unit tests for the Correlation ID Value Object, Monolog processors, and PSR-15 middleware to ensure your logging infrastructure is reliable.

Is this skill compatible with modern PHP standards?

Yes, it is specifically designed for PHP 8.4 and follows PSR-3 (Logging Interface) and PSR-15 (HTTP Middleware) standards, utilizing modern features like readonly classes and constructor property promotion.

Structured PHP Logger Generator

Name: Structured PHP Logger Generator
Author: dykyi-roman

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Analytics & Monitoring

Generates PSR-3 compliant structured logging infrastructure for PHP 8.4 with correlation IDs and request context tracking.

This skill automates the creation of a robust observability layer for modern PHP applications. It generates immutable Correlation ID value objects, custom Monolog processors for automated metadata enrichment, and PSR-15 middleware to track request lifecycles across distributed systems. By implementing thread-local storage for IDs and automated header propagation, it ensures that every log entry is searchable, traceable, and rich with context, making it an essential tool for debugging complex microservices and maintaining production-grade audit trails.

Key Features

01Generates PSR-3 and PSR-15 compliant logging and middleware components

02Integrates Monolog processors for zero-config log enrichment

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04Includes a complete suite of unit tests for all generated components

05Captures rich request metadata including URI, IP, and User-Agent

06Automates Correlation ID propagation via X-Request-ID headers

Use Cases

01Debugging production errors with full request lifecycle context

02Implementing distributed tracing across PHP microservices

03Creating structured audit logs for security and compliance requirements

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dykyi-roman/awesome-claude-code create-structured-logger

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