EZ-Homelab/docs/service-docs/uptime-kuma.md

Uptime Kuma - Uptime Monitoring

Table of Contents

• Overview
• What is Uptime Kuma?
• Why Use Uptime Kuma?
• Configuration in AI-Homelab
• Official Resources
• Docker Configuration

Overview

Category: Uptime Monitoring
Docker Image: louislam/uptime-kuma
Default Stack: monitoring.yml
Web UI: http://SERVER_IP:3001
Ports: 3001

What is Uptime Kuma?

Uptime Kuma is a self-hosted monitoring tool like UptimeRobot. It monitors HTTP(s), TCP, DNS, ping, and more services, sending notifications when they go down. Beautiful UI with status pages, perfect for monitoring your homelab services.

Key Features

• 20+ Monitor Types: HTTP, TCP, ping, DNS, Docker, etc.
• Beautiful UI: Modern, clean interface
• Status Pages: Public/private status pages
• Notifications: 90+ notification services
• Multi-Language: 40+ languages
• Certificates: SSL cert expiry monitoring
• Responsive: Mobile-friendly
• Free & Open Source: No limits

Why Use Uptime Kuma?

1. Self-Hosted: No external dependencies
2. Beautiful: Best-in-class UI
3. Free: Unlike UptimeRobot paid tiers
4. Comprehensive: 20+ monitor types
5. Status Pages: Share uptime publicly
6. Active Development: Rapid updates
7. Easy: Simple to setup

Configuration in AI-Homelab

/opt/stacks/monitoring/uptime-kuma/data/
  kuma.db             # SQLite database

Official Resources

• GitHub: https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma
• Demo: https://demo.uptime.kuma.pet

Docker Configuration

uptime-kuma:
  image: louislam/uptime-kuma:latest
  container_name: uptime-kuma
  restart: unless-stopped
  networks:
    - traefik-network
  ports:
    - "3001:3001"
  volumes:
    - /opt/stacks/monitoring/uptime-kuma/data:/app/data
  labels:
    - "traefik.enable=true"
    - "traefik.http.routers.uptime-kuma.rule=Host(`uptime.${DOMAIN}`)"

Setup

1. Start Container:

   docker compose up -d uptime-kuma
   

2. Access UI: http://SERVER_IP:3001

3. Create Account:

   • First user becomes admin
   • Set username and password

4. Add Monitor:

   • "+ Add New Monitor"
   • Type: HTTP(s), TCP, Ping, etc.
   • URL: https://service.yourdomain.com
   • Interval: 60 seconds
   • Retry: 3 times
   • Save

5. Setup Notifications:

   • Settings → Notifications
   • Add notification (Discord, Telegram, Email, etc.)
   • Test notification
   • Apply to monitors

6. Create Status Page:

   • Status Pages → "+ New Status Page"
   • Add monitors to display
   • Customize theme
   • Make public or private
   • Share URL

Monitor Types

• HTTP(s): Website monitoring
• TCP: Port monitoring
• Ping: ICMP ping
• DNS: DNS resolution
• Docker Container: Container status
• Keyword: Search for text in page
• JSON Query: Check JSON response
• SSL Certificate: Cert expiry

Summary

Uptime Kuma provides uptime monitoring offering:

• 20+ monitor types
• Beautiful web interface
• Status pages
• 90+ notification services
• SSL certificate monitoring
• Docker container monitoring
• Free and open-source

Perfect for:

• Service uptime monitoring
• Public status pages
• SSL cert expiry alerts
• Homelab monitoring
• Replacing UptimeRobot
• Team uptime visibility

Key Points:

• Self-hosted monitoring
• Beautiful modern UI
• 20+ monitor types
• 90+ notification options
• Public/private status pages
• First user = admin
• Very active development

Remember:

• Create admin account first
• Add all critical services
• Setup notifications
• Create status page for visibility
• Monitor SSL certificates
• Set appropriate check intervals
• Test notifications work

Uptime Kuma keeps your services monitored!