0xfurai/peekaping

What is it?

Key features

• 01Monitors HTTP/HTTPS, TCP, ping, DNS, Docker containers, gRPC, SNMP and common databases and message brokers.
• 02Sends alerts through email, chat tools, incident platforms and SMS services.
• 03Provides public status pages and SVG status badges.
• 04Exposes all functions through a REST API for automation and Infrastructure as Code.
• 05Runs on SQLite or PostgreSQL storage, with a single-process Docker image.
• 06Includes multi-factor authentication, login brute-force protection and API key management.

Use cases

• Monitoring websites, APIs and backend services from a self-hosted server.
• Checking database, Redis, Kafka or RabbitMQ availability alongside web endpoints.
• Publishing a public status page for customers or internal teams.
• Automating monitor creation through the API or Terraform in DevOps workflows.

Quick start

1. 1

   Run Peekaping with Docker and SQLite

   docker run -d --restart=always -p 8383:8383 -e DB_NAME=/app/data/peekaping.db -v $(pwd)/.data/sqlite:/app/data --name peekaping 0xfurai/peekaping-bundle-sqlite:latest
2. 2

   Open http://localhost:8383 in your browser

Things to know

• !The project is in beta and may change, so testing outside production is recommended.
• !MongoDB storage is deprecated, so new installs should use SQLite or PostgreSQL.

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FAQ

What is peekaping?

Self-hosted uptime monitoring system written in Go and React, with status pages and alert notifications, positioned as an alternative to Uptime Kuma. Peekaping is a self-hosted uptime monitoring system that checks websites, APIs, databases, message brokers and other services, then sends alerts and publishes status pages. The server is written in Go and the web interface in React and TypeScript.

Is peekaping free to use? What license does it have?

peekaping is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is peekaping still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to peekaping was on Oct 24, 2026.

What can I use peekaping for?

Monitoring websites, APIs and backend services from a self-hosted server. Checking database, Redis, Kafka or RabbitMQ availability alongside web endpoints. Publishing a public status page for customers or internal teams. Automating monitor creation through the API or Terraform in DevOps workflows.

How do I install peekaping?

Run Peekaping with Docker and SQLite: docker run -d --restart=always -p 8383:8383 -e DB_NAME=/app/data/peekaping.db -v $(pwd)/.data/sqlite:/app/data --name peekaping 0xfurai/peekaping-bundle-sqlite:latest Open http://localhost:8383 in your browser

Where can I get peekaping?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/0xfurai/peekaping