Docker Healthchecks: Stop Trusting ‘Up’
Add Docker healthchecks to Compose services so a running container is not mistaken for a working self-hosted app.
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Self-Hosted Monitoring Showdown: Uptime Kuma vs Beszel vs Grafana vs Netdata (2026)
I ran all four monitoring tools side by side for two months. Here's which one you should actually self-host — and when you need more than one.
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Self-Host ntfy: Push Notifications via curl for Your Homelab
Self-host ntfy to send push notifications to your phone from any script or cron job using nothing but curl. A quick Docker setup for your homelab.
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Self-Host Dozzle: The Docker Log Viewer I Use Before Loki
Self-host Dozzle for real-time Docker logs without running a full logging stack. A quick homelab setup with Compose, security tips, and gotchas.
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Self-Host Changedetection.io: Monitor Website Changes for Free
Stop manually refreshing pages to check for updates. Self-host Changedetection.io and get alerts when websites change — pricing, docs, job listings, anything.
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Self-Host Your Monitoring Stack: Grafana + Prometheus Setup
Learn how to set up a complete monitoring stack with Grafana and Prometheus on your VPS. Real experience, no BS.
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13 Self-Hosted Tools You Should Know in 2026
A curated list of the best open-source alternatives to popular SaaS tools. From automation to analytics, deployment to AI — take control of your infrastructure.
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Beszel: Docker Monitoring That Won't Make You Cry
Prometheus gave me migraines. Netdata flooded me with useless graphs. Beszel is the monitoring solution I actually wanted.
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Self-Host Gotify: Push Notifications Without Google or Apple
Get real-time push notifications from your self-hosted apps without Firebase or APNs. Set up Gotify in Docker and never miss an alert again.
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How to Self-Host Uptime Kuma: Free Server and Website Monitoring
Learn how to self-host Uptime Kuma, a beautiful open-source monitoring tool for your servers and websites. Complete Docker setup guide with best practices.
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