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Error monitoring platform for tracking application exceptions and performance issues
Bugsink
Self-hosted error tracking compatible with Sentry SDK
Bugsink provides scalable, reliable error tracking you can run on your own infrastructure, fully compatible with the Sentry SDK and easy to spin up via Docker.
Overview
Overview
Bugsink is a self‑hosted error‑tracking platform that speaks the Sentry SDK protocol, letting developers keep their existing instrumentation while gaining full control over data storage and processing. Built primarily in Python, it offers a scalable and reliable backend suitable for anything from small services to high‑traffic applications.
Deployment & Usage
The quickest way to try Bugsink is a single Docker command that pulls the official image, sets a secret key, creates a super‑user, and exposes the web UI on a configurable port. After launching, users can log in, create projects, and start sending exceptions from any language that supports the Sentry client libraries. Detailed installation steps, configuration options, and API references are available on the Bugsink website and in the repository’s documentation.
Highlights
Sentry SDK compatibility
Self‑hosted deployment via Docker
Scalable architecture for high‑volume apps
Python‑based core for extensibility
Pros
- Full control over data and infrastructure
- Easy one‑command Docker launch
- Compatible with existing Sentry integrations
- Scalable and reliable design
Considerations
- Requires own hosting resources
- Smaller ecosystem than major commercial services
- Support limited to community contributions
- Initial setup needs environment variable configuration
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams that need on‑premise error monitoring
- Organizations with strict data‑privacy requirements
- Developers familiar with Docker and Python
- Projects already using the Sentry SDK
Not ideal when
- Small hobby projects preferring a free hosted tier
- Teams lacking operations expertise for self‑hosting
- Environments where managed SaaS is mandated
- Users needing extensive third‑party integrations out‑of‑the‑box
How teams use it
Deploying a private error dashboard for a fintech app
Capture and analyze crashes while keeping financial data behind the corporate firewall.
Integrating Bugsink into an existing Python microservice
Send exceptions via the Sentry SDK without code changes, view them in the self‑hosted UI.
Scaling error collection for a high‑traffic SaaS platform
Leverage Bugsink’s scalable architecture to handle thousands of events per minute without loss.
Running a temporary test environment for QA
Spin up a disposable Docker container, generate errors, and verify handling before production release.
Tech snapshot
Python80%
HTML18%
CSS1%
JavaScript1%
Shell1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
Is Bugsink compatible with the Sentry SDK?
Yes, Bugsink implements the Sentry SDK protocol, allowing you to use existing Sentry client libraries without modification.
How do I start a Bugsink instance?
Pull the Docker image and run it with required environment variables (SECRET_KEY, CREATE_SUPERUSER, PORT) as shown in the README.
What language is Bugsink written in?
The core application is written in Python, with front‑end assets in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Is there a hosted version available?
Bugsink is designed for self‑hosting; no official SaaS offering is provided.
Project at a glance
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Repo age1 year old
Last commit21 hours ago
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