diff --git a/data/core/commands/core.lua b/data/core/commands/core.lua
index 927d01f6..3f466292 100644
--- a/data/core/commands/core.lua
+++ b/data/core/commands/core.lua
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ command.add(nil, {
   end,
 
   ["core:open-log"] = function()
-    local node = core.root_view:get_active_node()
+    local node = core.root_view:get_active_node_default()
     node:add_view(LogView())
   end,