nagbar
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Description:
Status bar monitor for Nagios, Icinga/2 and Thruk
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.3.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: monitoring nagios icinga sysadmin status-bar devops
Install: brew install --cask nagbar
About:
NagBar is a lightweight status bar application designed for macOS that provides real-time monitoring of Nagios, Icinga/2, and Thruk monitoring systems. It aggregates host and service states directly into the menu bar, offering immediate visibility into infrastructure health. The tool helps system administrators quickly identify and respond to alerts without needing to constantly check web dashboards.
Key Features:
  • Real-time monitoring of Nagios, Icinga, and Thruk instances
  • Color-coded status indicators in the macOS menu bar
  • Support for multiple monitoring servers
  • Filtering and alerting based on host/service states
Use Cases:
  • System administrators monitoring critical infrastructure health at a glance
  • DevOps teams tracking service availability across multiple environments
Alternatives:
  • Xbar – More general-purpose menu bar plugin system that can display Nagios data with custom scripts
  • Nagios Fusion – Enterprise-grade commercial solution with advanced features but higher complexity and cost
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:43pm 1.3.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 92d46544
Jul 27, 2024 7:05pm 1.3.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 487b305c