Watch the task log in real time

The task viewer shows every async operation Meilisearch is processing on your instance — settings updates, document additions, document deletions, key changes, dump creation, and more. It polls the Meilisearch task endpoint every 2 seconds so you see new tasks as they happen.

Before you start

• You need a connected instance. See connect your first Meilisearch instance.
• The task viewer requires a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Agency). Free plan users see an upgrade prompt instead.

Steps

1. Open the instance from your dashboard.
2. Click the Tasks tab at the top of the instance page.
3. The most recent 50 tasks load immediately. They're listed newest first, with status badges (enqueued, processing, succeeded, failed).
4. Leave the page open — every 2 seconds the list refreshes automatically. Tasks that move from processing to succeeded update in place; new tasks appear at the top.
5. Click any failed task to see the full error details from Meilisearch.

What happens next

The viewer keeps polling as long as the tab is visible. When you switch to another tab, polling pauses (we use the Page Visibility API to avoid wasting requests on background tabs). When you switch back, polling resumes immediately.

Tips

• If you've just updated index settings or added documents, watching the task log is the fastest way to confirm Meilisearch picked up the change.
• Failed tasks include the full Meilisearch error message and code — useful for debugging without having to query the API directly.
• Team members in the Member role cannot view the task log (it shows mutation history that read-only members shouldn't see). Only the account owner and team Admins can access this page.