TRACE

The most detailed Terraform log level, below DEBUG.

In more detail

Setting TF_LOG=TRACE records every internal step, including provider calls, and any unrecognised TF_LOG value is treated as TRACE. Use it when DEBUG does not show enough, and write it to a file with TF_LOG_PATH.

Example

TF_LOG=TRACE terraform plan

Related terms

• TF_LOG — The environment variable that turns on Terraform's detailed logs and sets their level.
• DEBUG — The most detailed log level, for values and branches that only help a developer reproducing a fault.
• log level — A label on each log message saying how serious it is, from debug and info up to error, critical and emergency.

Taught in

• Verbose Logging: TF_LOG And Friends — HashiCorp Terraform Associate (004) Exam Prep
• The Full Mock: Sixty Minutes, Eight Areas, One Plan For The Last Week — HashiCorp Terraform Associate (004) Exam Prep

References

• Debugging Terraform

Certification courses

• Terraform Associate course and practice exam: HashiCorp Terraform Associate (004)