Gatus and ntfy are tools that help monitor endpoints and provide real-time alerts to prevent service issues before they are noticed.
Gatus is a self-hosted tool that checks endpoint health and triggers alerts through ntfy to notify users instantly.
One can set up Gatus to monitor service status, integrate ntfy for alerts, and secure access with basic authentication in a simple process.
Gatus enables defining endpoints in YAML to check their health and trigger alerts via various channels without vendor lock-in.
Ntfy offers push notifications to mobile devices, terminals, and browsers through simple HTTP requests and is open-source.
Users can self-host ntfy and add customizations for access control, topics, and permissions with ease.
A working config.yaml example is provided for Gatus with ntfy integration to monitor an endpoint and send alerts upon failure.
For Gatus, a quick reset script is recommended to stop and reset the container when needed for redeployment.
Both Gatus and ntfy offer lightweight, open-source solutions for monitoring services and delivering instant alerts, suitable for small teams or internal infrastructure monitoring.
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