check_postgres ☆

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Description:
Monitor Postgres databases

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.26.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Databases

Tags: postgresql monitoring nagios database devops

Install: brew install check_postgres

About:
check_postgres is a powerful Nagios plugin for monitoring various aspects of PostgreSQL databases. It checks replication lag, connection counts, transaction wraparound, and other critical metrics without requiring custom scripts. The tool provides detailed performance insights and alerts, making it essential for maintaining database health and availability.

Key Features:

Monitors replication lag, locks, and connection limits
Checks database performance metrics and transaction wraparound
Provides detailed output for troubleshooting and alerting
Works with multiple PostgreSQL versions and configurations

Use Cases:

Monitoring PostgreSQL replication status in production environments
Alerting on database performance issues before they impact users
Auditing database health as part of regular maintenance checks

Alternatives:

pg_monitor – PostgreSQL monitoring stack with Prometheus/Grafana integration
custom SQL scripts – Manual approach requiring more maintenance and development time

License: BSD-2-Clause

Dependencies: libpq

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 6:55am		0	VERSION_BUMP	9ba1b1a4