NeXeonSystems-Website-Monitor

Description

NeXeonSystems-Website-Monitor is a real-time website monitoring system designed to keep track of the health and status of websites and services. It checks whether websites are up or down and provides an intuitive interface to display this status in real-time. The tool uses a client-server architecture with WebSockets for live updates, offering a seamless experience for website administrators to monitor their sites efficiently.

Features

Real-time status updates for each monitored website
Website name, status (up/down), and indicators with color codes (green for up, red for down)
Easy setup and configuration via a config.json file
Mobile-responsive UI for accessibility across all devices
Socket.IO integration for live updates without page refreshes
Monitoring of multiple websites with a scalable, easy-to-use interface
Uses Chart.js to make the users see if the site is down or up.

Tech Stack

Frontend:
- HTML
- CSS (Responsive Grid Layout)
- JavaScript (Socket.IO for real-time updates)
Backend:
- Node.js
- Express
Real-time Communication:
- Socket.IO
Web Monitoring:
- Axios (for HTTP requests to check the status of websites)

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

Node.js (version 14 or higher)
npm

Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/NeXeonSystems/NeXeonSystems-Website-Monitor.git
cd NeXeonSystems-Website-Monitor

Install Dependencies

Run the following command to install all required dependencies:

npm install

Add Sites to Monitor

The monitored sites are configured in the config.json file.

Open config.json in your project folder.
It will look like this by default:

{
  "Sites": [
    { "name": "", "domain": "", "port":  }
  ]
}

Add your own websites by filling in the "name", "domain", and "port" fields.

For example:

{
  "Sites": [
    { "name": "Example", "domain": "example.com", "port": 80 },
    { "name": "Example2", "domain": "example2.com", "port": 8080 }
  ]
}

Once you've added your websites, the system will monitor them and display their status on the front-end.

Running the Application

Start the application with the following command:

npm start

This will run the server, and you can access the monitoring dashboard in your browser by navigating to http://localhost:3000.

The status page will show:

Green (up) if the website is online and accessible.
Red (down) if the website is offline or unreachable.

Example Output

Once everything is set up and the sites are running, your site monitor page will look like this:

Green circle for sites that are up.
Red circle for sites that are down.
Chart will show green if the site is up.
Chart will show red if the site is down.

Improvements

Latest Updates

v1.0.0 (November 9, 2024): Added real-time status monitor with enhanced CSS and improved layout.
v1.1.0 (November 10, 2024): Updated CSS to support background images for enhanced design. (You can edit the background image in the CSS.)
v1.1.1 (November 11, 2024): Enhanced Design with Interactive Chart & New CSS Styling. Added .env configuration.

NeXeonSystems/NeXeonWebMonitor