Monitor workflow runs

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Monitor workflow execution and access detailed run information through the CloudBees Unify interface. Use workflow run monitoring to track execution status, review job outputs, and troubleshoot workflow issues.

Access workflow runs

View runs for an organization

To view workflow runs across an entire organization:

  1. Select Up/down arrows, then select an organization.

  2. Select Runs from the left panel.

The runs list displays workflow runs for the selected organization.

View runs for an application

To view workflow runs for a specific application:

  1. Select Up/down arrows, then select an organization.

  2. Select Applications from the left menu.

  3. Select the application name to view application details.

  4. Select the Runs tab.

The runs list displays workflow runs associated with the application.

View runs for a component

To view workflow runs for a specific component:

  1. Select Up/down arrows, then select an organization.

  2. Select Components from the left menu.

  3. Select the component name to view component details.

  4. Select the Runs tab.

The runs list displays workflow runs for the component.

Use the runs list

The runs list provides workflow run management and navigation features:

Filter and search runs

  • Filter by component: Use component filter (organization scoped).

  • Filter by branch/PR: Select specific branches or pull requests.

  • Filter by workflow: Choose specific workflows to display.

  • Search runs: Use the search field to locate specific runs by name or identifier.

  • Sort runs: Select column headers to sort the runs by different criteria.

Navigate from runs list

From the runs list, access related features:

  • Run details: Select the run name link to view detailed run information.

  • Release details: Select the release name in the in field to manage releases.

  • Workflow Composer: Select the workflow name in the from field to edit workflows.

  • Component summary: Select the component name to view component information.

View run details

To access detailed information for a specific workflow run:

  1. Navigate to the runs list for an organization, application, or component.

  2. Select the run name link.

The run details page displays comprehensive run information and management options.

Use run management features

From run details, manage workflow runs:

  • Access repository: Select the repository name link to view the Git repository.

  • Access branch: Select the branch name link to view the workflow branch.

  • Rerun workflow: Select Rerun workflow to start the workflow again using the same commit (available within 7 days of original run).

  • Create new run: Select New run to manually trigger a new workflow run.

  • Stop active run: Select Stop run to cancel a currently executing workflow.

Review workflow run data

From run details, access workflow-specific information:

  • Test results: Select the Test results tab to view testing outcomes and reports.

  • Build artifacts: Select the Build artifacts tab to view files and packages created during the run.

  • Deployments: Select the Deployments tab to view deployment information and status.

Access job logs

To view logs generated by workflow jobs:

  1. Navigate to run details for a specific workflow run.

  2. Select the Jobs tab in the left panel.

  3. Select JOB LOGS tab in the right panel.

The job logs display output from job step execution including standard output, error messages, and execution details.

Review job log information

Job logs provide:

  • Step-by-step execution output

  • Error messages and debugging information

  • Command execution results

  • Environment variable output

  • Action execution details

Access service logs

Service logs is a Beta feature.

To view logs from containerized services running alongside jobs:

  1. Navigate to run details for a specific workflow run.

  2. Select the Jobs tab in the left panel.

  3. Select SERVICE LOGS tab in the right panel.

Service logs display output from services defined in the jobs.<job_id>.services configuration.

Review service log information

Service logs provide:

  • Container startup and initialization output

  • Service application logs (database, cache, etc.)

  • Service error messages and warnings

  • Network and connectivity information

  • Service shutdown and cleanup output

Access evidence items

To view compliance and security evidence generated by workflow runs:

  1. Navigate to run details for a specific workflow run.

  2. Select the Jobs tab in the left panel.

  3. Select EVIDENCE tab in the right panel.

Evidence items include security scan results, software bills of materials (SBOM), attestations, and compliance artifacts generated during workflow execution.