A logger that can be passed to MSBuild to record a detailed log file and a WPF viewer app to view the log files in a tree form.
Publisher’s description
What is MSBuild Structured Log Viewer?
MSBuild Structured Log Viewer is an open-source image viewer program for Windows from Kirill Osenkov. It ranks 5th by popularity among image viewers in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.150, released on March 9, 2026. 59 versions are listed since September 22, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 13 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 56,726 times. The source code on GitHub (KirillOsenkov/MSBuildStructuredLog) has 1,657 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Project description on GitHub: “A logger for MSBuild that records a structured representation of executed targets, tasks, property and item values.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 13 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: MSBuild Structured Log Viewer is an open-source image viewer tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MSBuild Structured Log Viewer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3090813630FC7207F19525BDA86FB817B037AD2F0FB5AF467EE8E2FCE239FAD2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 59 versions ›59 versions over 4 years · about 13 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.150Latest | March 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI32-bit EXE |
| 2.3.60 | September 20, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.3.59 | September 20, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.3.42 | August 11, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.3.34 | July 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.3.26 | July 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.3.17 | July 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.3.13 | June 21, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KirillOsenkov.MSBuildStructuredLogViewer -echoco install msbuild-structured-log-viewer -yscoop install extras/msbuild-structured-log-viewerMSBuildStructuredLogSetup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kirill Osenkov
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/KirillOsenkov/MSBuildStructuredLog
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE, MSI
- Version
- 2.3.150
- Released
- March 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 22, 2021
- Versions listed
- 59
- Updates / year
- 13.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 56,726
- GitHub stars
- 1,657
- GitHub forks
- 238
- Website
- msbuildlog.com
- winget ID
- KirillOsenkov.MSBuildStructuredLogViewer
- Chocolatey package
- msbuild-structured-log-viewer
- Scoop package
- extras/msbuild-structured-log-viewer
- MSI product code
- {4CAE58F7-475D-478F-BA83-2C0155C00A28}
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Frequently asked questions
Is MSBuild Structured Log Viewer free?
Yes. MSBuild Structured Log Viewer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is MSBuild Structured Log Viewer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MSBuild Structured Log Viewer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MSBuild Structured Log Viewer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MSBuild Structured Log Viewer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MSBuild Structured Log Viewer?
The versions page lists all 59 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 22, 2021.
Can I use MSBuild Structured Log Viewer without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MSBuild Structured Log Viewer?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, LogExpert and PicView. The alternatives page compares them.
