redirect stderr from cpan packages

bsprogrammer has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

I have code that runs via an http request. The code uses a cpan package which prints out a LOT of junk to stderr. I am already using log4perl for my code, but the cpan package sends everything to stderr which fills up the error_log with annoying messages. How can I stop this without editing the cpan package?

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Re: redirect stderr from cpan packages by roboticus (Chancellor) on Jan 05, 2012 at 09:23 UTC
bsprogrammer: Since you're using log4perl, why not use the information in the log4perl FAQ Can Log4perl intercept messages written to a filehandle? to capture STDERR? ...roboticus When your only tool is a hammer, all problems look like your thumb.	[reply]
Re: redirect stderr from cpan packages by Anonymous Monk on Jan 05, 2012 at 09:00 UTC
How can I stop this without editing the cpan package? turn off debugging/logging option which sends messages to stderr by manipulating the appropriate variable or calling the appropriate method See also STDERR going to string	[reply]