monika
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Description:
Synthetic monitoring made easy
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Monitoring
Tags: monitoring uptime observability http alerts
Install: brew install monika
About:
Monika is a command-line monitoring tool that checks website availability and API performance from your own infrastructure. It sends real-time alerts via various channels when issues are detected, providing a self-hosted alternative to SaaS monitoring solutions. The tool supports customizable probes, response validation, and detailed notification configurations.
Key Features:
  • HTTP/HTTPS monitoring with customizable probes
  • Multi-channel notifications (Slack, email, Discord, etc.)
  • Response time tracking and performance metrics
  • Flexible alerting rules and conditions
  • Self-hosted and open-source
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring website uptime and API health
  • Performance tracking for web services
  • Alerting teams about service disruptions
Alternatives:
  • Uptime Kuma – More UI-focused, Monika is CLI-first and lightweight
  • Pingdom – SaaS vs Monika's self-hosted approach
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