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vigil

Vigil is an open-source status page and monitoring platform written in Rust that tracks the health of distributed infrastructure services. It automatically sends alerts via Slack, email, SMS, and other channels when services go down, and displays public status to end users.

Source: GitHub — github.com/valeriansaliou/vigil
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Repositoryvaleriansaliou/vigil
Ownervaleriansaliou
Primary languageRust
LicenseMPL-2.0 — OSI-approved
Stars1.9k
Forks143
Open issues43
Latest releasev1.29.0 (2026-03-26)
Last updated2026-05-03
Sourcehttps://github.com/valeriansaliou/vigil

What vigil is

Built in Rust, Vigil monitors HTTP/TCP/SSH/ICMP endpoints, integrates with application reporters, and supports local monitoring daemons. It provides a web-based status dashboard, webhook notifications, and configuration via text files with environment variable interpolation.

Quickstart

Get the vigil source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

terminalbash
git clone https://github.com/valeriansaliou/vigil.gitcd vigil# follow the project's README for install & configuration

Need it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.

Best use cases

Microservices Health Monitoring

Monitor distributed service architectures across multiple endpoints and receive unified alerts when components fail, reducing mean-time-to-detection.

Customer-Facing Status Pages

Host a public status page on your own domain to keep users informed during incidents without relying on third-party SaaS platforms.

Multi-Channel Alerting

Route notifications to Slack, email, SMS, Telegram, Matrix, and webhooks—useful for teams that need alerts in multiple communication channels simultaneously.

Implementation considerations

  • Requires Rust build environment or pre-built binary; Docker images available but may lag behind latest release.
  • Dependencies include OpenSSL headers (libssl-dev) and optionally XMPP library headers (libstrophe-dev); pin your build toolchain to avoid version mismatches.
  • Configuration is file-based (vigil.cfg) with environment variable interpolation; no dynamic UI-based config management is evident.
  • Monitoring is active/pull-based (probes) for HTTP/TCP/SSH/ICMP, but requires agent installation (Vigil Reporter) for application-level health reporting.
  • State and alert history are stored in the running process; no explicit data persistence layer described—understand retention and backup implications.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

  • Minimal operational overhead required — Vigil requires self-hosting, maintenance, and infrastructure management. If you want a fully managed solution, consider hosted alternatives like Crisp Status.
  • Require advanced observability features — Vigil focuses on availability monitoring and alerting. It does not provide metrics, logs, traces, or performance profiling—use dedicated APM tools for those needs.
  • Need commercial support guarantees — This is a community-maintained open-source project. There is no documented SLA or paid support offering, only community engagement.
  • Cannot host on your own infrastructure — Vigil must be self-hosted. It cannot be deployed to managed platforms without substantial custom work, and there is no official SaaS offering.

License & commercial use

Licensed under MPL-2.0 (Mozilla Public License 2.0), a weak copyleft license. Source code modifications must be disclosed, but proprietary applications can link and distribute as long as the license terms are preserved. Commercial use is permitted under MPL-2.0 terms.

MPL-2.0 permits commercial use, but imposes copyleft obligations: any modifications to Vigil source code must be shared. Packaging Vigil in a commercial product requires careful review of file-level modifications. No trademark grants, liability limitations, or warranty disclaimers are stated in the license text alone—review the full LICENSE file in the repository for complete terms.

DEV.co evaluation signals

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

SignalAssessment
MaintenanceActive
DocumentationAdequate
License clarityClear
Deployment complexityModerate
DEV.co fitGood
Assessment confidenceHigh
Security considerations

Self-hosting eliminates third-party data exposure, but introduces responsibility for API credentials (Slack, email, SMS). MPL-2.0 source code visibility allows community audit but does not guarantee secure development practices. No explicit statement of security testing, vulnerability disclosure policy, or incident response process. Probe functionality (HTTP/TCP/SSH) requires careful firewall and access control configuration. Vigil Reporter integration requires secure token management.

Alternatives to consider

Crisp Status (SaaS)

Hosted alternative explicitly mentioned in the README. Eliminates self-hosting overhead and integrates with Crisp platform (chatbox, helpdesk) for richer user notifications.

Uptime Kuma (open-source)

Another OSS status page and monitoring tool; may offer simpler deployment or different notification feature set—requires separate evaluation.

Datadog / New Relic (SaaS)

Commercial full-stack observability platforms with status pages, alerting, and support; trade self-hosting for breadth of APM, metrics, and logs.

Software development agency

Build on vigil with DEV.co software developers

Vigil gives you self-hosted status monitoring with multi-channel alerting. Evaluate the documentation, test with your microservices, and deploy via Docker or pre-built packages.

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vigil FAQ

Can I use Vigil for commercial SaaS products?
Yes, MPL-2.0 permits commercial use. However, any modifications to Vigil source code must be disclosed or shared under the same license. Review the full license terms and consult legal counsel if you plan significant customization.
Does Vigil support authentication and access control?
The README excerpt does not clearly describe an authentication model or RBAC. Configuration and status page access control requirements must be reviewed in the full documentation.
Is there a hosted version of Vigil I can use?
No official SaaS offering exists. The README recommends Crisp Status as a hosted alternative. Self-hosting is required for Vigil itself.
What is the performance impact of Vigil on my infrastructure?
No performance benchmarks or resource consumption data are provided in the README. Vigil is written in Rust (typically low-overhead), but actual impact depends on probe frequency, number of targets, and notification volume. Testing in your environment is necessary.

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Vigil gives you self-hosted status monitoring with multi-channel alerting. Evaluate the documentation, test with your microservices, and deploy via Docker or pre-built packages.