How to export a network request log from the RStudio IDE

RStudio IDE

networking

Published

January 6, 2026

Abstract

Exporting a network request log From the RStudio IDE

Description

If you are experiencing sporadic problems while running the RStudio IDE, the request log can show which areas of the IDE are behaving strangely. The request log tells diagnostic information of what actions (requests) recently occurred such as console_input or save_document_diff to save changes. Alternatively, if you are running RStudio through a browser, there may be a networking related issue (e.g., slow or flaky connection) which causes some actions to take longer. Seeing a log of the network requests from your session is one of the best ways for us to determine what the problem is.

Solution

To export the network request log from the RStudio IDE, please:

Perform the action that produces the error you’re seeing
Go to the Help menu, select Diagnostics, and then select Request Log.
This opens an interface over the top of RStudio that shows all requests your session has made.
To export this, press E and a new dialog box will appear. Copy all of this text to a new text file, save it, and send it directly to us. This, along with a detailed description of what problems you are experiencing, will help us get to the bottom of the issue.
To exit this interface, press Esc.

If you’re still having issues, you can reach out to Support by opening a ticket.