Activity log

Activity log

Track and monitor all execution history

Every workflow run is recorded automatically. Debug failures, audit actions, and analyze performance—full visibility into your automation with no extra setup.

✓ Included free • Automatic • Full execution history • Debug & audit
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Real-world scenarios

Debug failed workflows

Inspect the Activity Log to see exactly which step failed and what data was passed. Fix and retry quickly.

Tools: Activity Log, Filter, Email

Compliance and audit

Maintain an audit trail of automation actions. Prove what ran, when, and with what data for compliance.

Tools: Activity Log, Data, Filter

Alert on failures

Use Filter + Email to alert when a workflow fails. Activity Log provides context for the alert.

Tools: Activity Log, Filter, Email

Execution analytics

Query Activity Log (or export to Data) to analyze run volumes, success rates, and patterns over time.

Tools: Activity Log, Data, Schedule

Retry and recovery

Identify failed runs from the Activity Log. Retry manually or automate retries based on log data.

Tools: Activity Log, Filter, Paths

Security monitoring

Monitor for unusual patterns—unexpected triggers, high failure rates, or suspicious data flows.

Tools: Activity Log, Filter, Email

Using Activity Log

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Automatic logging

Every workflow run is logged. Open the MESA dashboard and view execution history—no configuration needed.

2

Inspect and debug

Click any execution to see step-by-step data, inputs, outputs, and error messages. Identify failures fast.

3

Filter and analyze

Filter by workflow, status, date, or trigger. Use Activity Log data in workflows for alerting or reporting.

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Building is better together

Tools often used together:

Data Store and query information in PostgreSQL database Filter Add conditional logic to control execution flow Email Send branded messages to customers or team Schedule Trigger actions automatically on time-based intervals Webhook Receive and process incoming requests from services
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Popular app integrations:

Shopify Track order and product automations Slack Alert on workflow failures Google Sheets Export execution data Gorgias Track support automation runs
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Why choose MESA's Activity Log?

MESA Activity LogZapierMakeCustom logging
Included in price✓Limited / add-onLimited / add-onDev + infra
Full execution history✓LimitedLimitedCustom
Step-level debugging✓BasicBasicCustom
Audit trail✓LimitedLimitedCustom
Search and filter✓BasicBasicCustom
CostFREEAdd-onAdd-onDev time

Unlike other platforms, MESA's Activity Log tool is included free with every plan.

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Technical documentation

Complete guide to Activity Log

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Common questions

Is Activity Log automatic?

What data is recorded?

How long is history retained?

Can I export Activity Log data?

Can I alert when a workflow fails?

What's the difference between Activity Log and Data?

Can I search and filter executions?

Where can I learn more?

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