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Project Description: Beszel

What is the project about?

Beszel is a lightweight server monitoring platform. It provides a web-based dashboard to visualize and manage the performance and health of servers.

What problem does it solve?

It provides a simple, easy-to-use, and less resource-intensive alternative to more complex server monitoring solutions. It simplifies the process of monitoring server resources and container statistics, without requiring complex setups or public internet exposure.

What are the features of the project?

  • Lightweight: Minimal resource usage.
  • Simple Setup: Easy to install and configure.
  • Docker Stats: Monitors CPU, memory, and network usage for Docker containers.
  • Alerts: Configurable alerts for various metrics (CPU, memory, disk, network, temperature, status).
  • Multi-user Support: Allows multiple users with individual system management. Admin users can share systems.
  • OAuth/OIDC Authentication: Supports various OAuth2 providers for secure login.
  • Automatic Backups: Data backup and restore functionality (local or S3-compatible storage).
  • REST API: Allows programmatic access to data for custom integrations.

What are the technologies used in the project?

  • PocketBase: Used as the foundation for the web application (hub).
  • SSH: Used for secure communication between the agent and the hub.
  • Docker/Podman: Container runtime support for monitoring container metrics.
  • (Implied) Go: Since PocketBase is built with Go, and the project structure suggests separate agent/hub components, Go is likely a primary language.
  • Nvidia/AMD binary agent: For GPU monitoring.

What are the benefits of the project?

  • Ease of Use: Simple to set up and use, even for users with limited experience.
  • Resource Efficiency: Low resource consumption compared to heavier monitoring solutions.
  • Security: Uses SSH for secure communication and supports OAuth for authentication.
  • Flexibility: REST API allows for custom integrations and data usage.
  • Cost-Effective: Open-source and MIT-licensed, making it free to use and modify.

What are the use cases of the project?

  • Monitoring the performance of individual servers.
  • Tracking resource usage of Docker containers.
  • Setting up alerts for critical system events (e.g., high CPU usage, low disk space).
  • Centralized monitoring of multiple servers through a single dashboard.
  • Integrating server metrics into custom applications or scripts via the API.
  • Monitoring GPU usage, temperature and power draw.
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