dish
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Description:
Lightweight monitoring service that efficiently checks socket connections
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.12.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: monitoring socket networking devops uptime
Install: brew install dish
About:
Dish is a lightweight monitoring service designed to efficiently check socket connections on specified hosts and ports. It provides a simple yet powerful way to ensure your critical network services remain available and responsive. The tool is optimized for minimal resource usage, making it ideal for continuous monitoring in production environments.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight and low resource footprint
  • Supports TCP and UDP socket monitoring
  • Configurable check intervals and timeouts
  • Simple CLI interface with clear output
  • Automatic service restart capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring web server availability and response times
  • Ensuring database connectivity remains stable
  • Tracking uptime for critical microservices
Alternatives:
  • monit – More comprehensive but heavier system monitoring suite
  • netcat – Manual testing tool without continuous monitoring features
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Oct 10, 2025 12:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP bc646455
Sep 15, 2025 3:45am 0 VERSION_BUMP 628b953a