Pulse is a logging framework for Apple platforms that records network requests and app events for inspection and debugging.
Pulse solves the problem of accessing detailed logs and network traffic during app testing and development. It works by integrating directly into your app as a framework, capturing events from URLSession and compatible networking libraries, then displaying them through SwiftUI views embedded in your app. Logs are stored locally on the device and can be shared for bug reports or viewed in real time through remote logging.
The tool suits teams running test builds who need QA and developers to inspect logs on-device without external tools. It works with frameworks like Alamofire and Get that build on URLSession. The README distinguishes Pulse from Proxyman by noting that Pulse is not a network proxy; if you need proxy functionality, Proxyman is the alternative. Pulse offers multiple integration paths: the main framework for basic logging, PulseUI for adding a debug console to your app, and PulseLogHandler for using Pulse as a SwiftLog backend. Logs never leave your devices, making it suitable for sensitive development environments.
The project maintains active development with regular updates across its core framework and companion tools. Documentation is comprehensive and organized across separate guides for the main framework, UI components, and logging integration. A professional companion app, Pulse Pro, is available for viewing logs on macOS with features like table and text modes, filtering, and JSON inspection. The tool supports a wide range of Apple platforms and maintains compatibility with recent Swift and Xcode versions.
