Open-Source Observability · Cyclenerd

static_status

static_status is a lightweight Bash script that generates static HTML status pages by monitoring websites, services, and network connectivity. It outputs HTML, JSON, and SVG formats, making it suitable for teams wanting a simple, self-hosted status page without external dependencies.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/Cyclenerd/static_status

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Field	Value
Repository	Cyclenerd/static_status
Owner	Cyclenerd
Primary language	Shell
License	GPL-3.0 — OSI-approved
Stars	730
Forks	77
Open issues	5
Latest release	v1.0.0 (2025-01-27)
Last updated	2026-06-23
Source	https://github.com/Cyclenerd/static_status

What static_status is

A pure Bash monitoring tool that performs health checks (HTTP, ping, TCP, traceroute, custom scripts) and generates static artifacts. It runs via cron, requires only standard Unix utilities (curl, grep, nc, ping, sed, traceroute), and supports templated HTML generation with incident history.

Quickstart

Get the static_status source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

terminalbash

1git clone https://github.com/Cyclenerd/static_status.git2cd static_status3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Small-to-mid team status pages

Teams with 5–20 monitored endpoints that want a self-contained status page without SaaS licensing or external uptime service dependencies.

Embedded monitoring on existing infrastructure

Organizations already running on Ubuntu/Linux servers who can integrate status.sh into cron jobs and serve static files via existing web servers.

DevOps/CI–CD pipeline integration

Teams using GitHub Actions (demo workflow included) to auto-generate and publish status pages as part of deployment pipelines.

Implementation considerations

Verify all required CLI tools (curl, grep, nc, ping, sed, traceroute) are installed; on Debian/Ubuntu, provided apt install command covers all dependencies.
Configure status_hostname_list.txt with protocol type, target, and label; supports ping, HTTP (curl), TCP (nc), traceroute, and custom shell scripts.
Set up cron job (every 1–5 minutes typical) to run `bash status.sh silent` and redirect output to avoid mail logs; consider log rotation if running frequently.
Customize config file (optional) for output paths, alert email/SMS settings, and HTML template variables; review demo workflow for GitHub Actions integration.
Test custom script checks (return code 0 = OK, 80 = degraded, other = fail) before production; ensure scripts complete within cron timeout window.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Need real-time alerting and incident management — While alert.sh (mentioned) can send email/SMS, the core tool lacks a dashboard or incident tracking UI. Use Statuspage.io, Atlassian Statuspage, or PagerDuty for managed solutions.
Require multi-region or high-availability monitoring — static_status runs on a single host. No distributed probe support or failover mentioned. For geographically redundant monitoring, evaluate Pingdom, Uptime Robot, or New Relic.
Non-Linux environments or minimal CLI comfort — Pure Bash script with no GUI. Windows/non-Unix users or teams uncomfortable with shell scripting should consider web-based alternatives.
Compliance-heavy environments requiring audit trails — No mention of logging, audit, or compliance controls. Organizations needing SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS support should use commercial platforms.

License & commercial use

Licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). This is a copyleft license requiring any derivative work or distribution to also be released under GPL-3.0 and include source code availability.

GPL-3.0 permits commercial use of the software itself, but derivatives must be open-sourced under the same license. Internal use in a commercial product is allowed; bundling or redistributing requires GPL compliance. For proprietary modifications or closed-source integration, legal review is required. Using the unmodified script as a monitoring tool in a commercial context is permissible.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Low
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

Bash script execution requires shell access; review for injection risks when accepting user-supplied hostnames or custom scripts. No encryption or authentication for generated HTML/JSON artifacts—serve over HTTPS and restrict access as needed. Custom scripts run with script privileges; validate and test third-party scripts before use. No mention of input sanitization or protection against SSRF when checking arbitrary URLs. For sensitive infrastructure, consider code audit and principle-of-least-privilege for cron user.

Alternatives to consider

Statuspage.io (Atlassian)

SaaS platform with UI, incident management, subscriber notifications, and compliance features. No self-hosting or scripting required; cost-prohibitive for small teams.

Uptime Robot / Pingdom

Cloud-based uptime monitoring with multi-region probes, alerting, and dashboards. Managed and reliable but require subscription and external dependency.

Prometheus + Grafana

Open-source observability stack for detailed metrics, alerts, and visualization. More complex to set up but provides deeper insights and customization than static pages.

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static_status FAQ

Can static_status monitor cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)?

Yes, via HTTP checks or custom scripts. If services expose health endpoints or APIs, you can curl them or write wrapper scripts. No native cloud SDK integration mentioned.

How often can I run status checks?

Cron scheduling is flexible (every 1 minute shown in examples). Frequency depends on system load and desired freshness; typical setups use 1–5 minute intervals.

Does it support historical incident tracking?

README mentions 'past incidents' in screenshots; HTML template displays history, but the script itself generates snapshots. Incident record retention depends on how you archive old HTML files.

Can I customize the HTML appearance?

Yes, edit the HTML template embedded in status.sh or provide your own via config. No CSS framework imposed; minimal styling in base template allows full customization.

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