Radar is an open-source application designed for educational institutions. It provides a unified interface to track the operational status of software services and digital resources including LMS, communication tools, authentication services, and other vital digital infrastructure.

⚡ Key Capabilities

• Server-Side Status Monitoring: Efficient server-side checking at configurable intervals (30 minutes default)
• Instant Dashboard Loads: All users see pre-computed cached status data
• Multiple Check Methods: Supports API-based checks, web scraping, and simple heartbeat monitoring
• Responsive Dashboard: Clean, intuitive interface that works on desktop and mobile devices
• Category Organization: Group related services into logical categories for better organization
• Status Indicators: Color-coded status badges showing operational, degraded, maintenance, and outage states
• Current Issues Section: Highlighted section showing all services that are not fully operational
• Search & Filter: Quickly find services with built-in search functionality and category filters
• Smart Retry Logic: Automatic retry for failed checks before logging errors
• Progress Tracking: Real-time progress bar during status checks (admin dashboard)
• Error Logging: Persistent failures logged in database for admin review
• RSS Feed: Automated status feed for integration with other systems
• Admin Panel: Manage resources, categories, and monitoring settings
• User Authentication: Secure login system to protect administrative functions
• Auto-Updates: Dashboard refreshes every 5 minutes with latest cached data
• Unlimited Scalability: Same server load for 1 user or 10,000 users

Performance Highlights

• Zero Client-Side Overhead: Status checks performed server-side only
• Configurable Intervals: 1-60 minute check intervals (30 min default)
• Database Caching: Fast SQLite-backed status cache
• Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse and server overload
• Efficient Retries: Failed checks automatically retried once

Table of Contents

• Installation Guide - Follow this guide to learn how to setup Radar for your institution.
• Usage Guide - Follow this guide once you have installed Radar and are ready to setup your dashboard.
• Frequently Asked Questions - Reference this if you have any questions after setting up Radar.
• Performance Optimization Guide - Learn about Radar's server-side architecture and optimization features.