Octo: Intelligent Distributed HTTP Monitoring

Octo is a modern, high-performance monitoring solution designed for developers and SREs who need reliability without the bloat. Built with Go, React, and TimescaleDB, Octo delivers real-time insights, historical analysis, and seamless configuration management in a lightweight package.

Project Overview

Octo was built to solve the need for a distributed, resource-efficient monitoring tool that could handle thousands of concurrent checks while providing instant visual feedback. Unlike heavyweight alternatives, Octo focuses on simplicity and performance, making it ideal for microservices and edge deployments.

Technologies Used

• Go (Golang): Chosen for its concurrency and performance in handling thousands of concurrent HTTP checks.
• React + Vite: Powers the modern, responsive single-page application (SPA) dashboard.
• TimescaleDB: A high-performance time-series database built on PostgreSQL for efficient metric storage and querying.
• Podman / Docker: Ensures consistent deployment across environments.

Key Features

• ⚡ High-Performance Monitoring: Execute thousands of concurrent checks with minimal resource footprint.
• 📊 Real-Time Dashboard: Visualize uptime, latency, and health status instantly via a modern React UI.
• 💾 Long-Term Storage: Leverage TimescaleDB for powerful time-series queries and historical data retention.
• 🛠️ Hot-Reload Configuration: Update your monitoring targets on the fly via API or UI—no restarts required.
• 🐳 Container Native: Deploy effortlessly with Docker or Podman.