eklog

Eklog is a term used in multiple contexts to describe electronic logbook or logging software. It is not the name of a single widely adopted product; rather, eklog appears as a branding variant of "elog" (electronic logbook) or as the label for various independent projects. Because there is no universally recognized eklog standard, features and terminology differ between implementations, but several common characteristics recur.

Most eklog-style systems are web-based applications designed to create, store, and retrieve time-stamped entries. They typically organize data into notebooks or collections, support tagging and full-text search, and provide export options such as CSV or JSON. Security and governance features—user authentication, access controls, audit trails, and data backups—are common in professional or regulated deployments.

In practice, eklog can refer to different things depending on the domain. In research settings, an electronic lab notebook used to document experiments may be described as an eklog. In IT or software operations, an eklog might denote a lightweight logbook for capturing incidents, events, or run-time notes, often with emphasis on searchability and integration with monitoring tools.

Because eklog is not tied to a single standard, users should consult the specific project documentation to understand its data model, features, and deployment requirements.

See also: Electronic logbook, E-log, Log management, Software logging.