I've been dealing with a frustrating problem:
I needed to analyze large log files using AI,
but they were way too big to fit in any context window.
Standard compression (gzip, zip) didn't help —
the AI couldn't read the compressed output.
So I built a different approach: symbolic encoding
designed specifically for how LLMs process tokens.
The results surprised me:
- 600MB log file → 10MB output
- AI comprehension: 97% (tested against original)
- Works on repetitive logs even better, sometimes higher than 60x compression
The AI could still identify errors, trace request flows,
and answer specific questions about the log content.
I'm curious:
- Is this a real pain point for you day-to-day?
- What do you currently do when logs are too large for AI?
- Would you use a tool like this in your workflow?
Not pitching anything — genuinely want to understand
if others hit this wall before I build further. you can try for free
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