Nagios check_postgres plugin for checking status of PostgreSQL databases
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MOST-STARRED Perl
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +15 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
check_postgres gained 15 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 602. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 35 stars a year. It ranks #3 among Perl repositories and #3,775 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
51
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 8, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
check_postgres has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
check_postgres is an open-source project written in Perl: Nagios check_postgres plugin for checking status of PostgreSQL databases.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in hacktoberfest, monitoring, nagios. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Perl for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/bucardo/check_postgres.git
cd check_postgres⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Perl environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
check_postgres coordinates its core functionality through a modular Perl pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed check_postgres into Perl backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install check_postgres using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/bucardo/check_postgres.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for check_postgres.
Import check_postgres into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `check_postgres --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Perl, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
bucardo/check_postgres is currently ranked #3,775 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does check_postgres do? +
Nagios check_postgres plugin for checking status of PostgreSQL databases
What language is check_postgres written in? +
The primary language is Perl. Topics include: hacktoberfest, monitoring, nagios, postgres, postgresql.
Is check_postgres actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 2, 2025 with 103 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does check_postgres have? +
check_postgres has 602 stars and 172 forks on GitHub.
How does check_postgres rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 602 stars, bucardo/check_postgres is ranked #3,775 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3 among Perl projects.
What license is check_postgres distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
