# GSt debug

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-50/topic/imsdk_debug_gst.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-50/topic/imsdk_debug_gst.html)

GST\_DEBUG is a debugging technique where a specified number sets the appropriate
        level for logging.

The `GST_DEBUG` environment variable controls the GStreamer debug
            output.

For example, to log all warnings, run the following
            command:

    export GST_DEBUG=2Copy to clipboard

## Related information

[https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/documentation/tutorials/basic/debugging-tools.html?gi-language=c](https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/documentation/tutorials/basic/debugging-tools.html?gi-language=c)

**Parent Topic:** [Use GStreamer utilities for custom plugins](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-50/topic/im-sdk-base-uitilities.html)

Last Published: Jan 30, 2026

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