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Uptime monitoring and incident management service that alerts teams when websites or services go down
cstate
Fast, minimal open-source status page built with Hugo
A lightweight, Hugo-powered status page that loads instantly even on legacy browsers. Free hosting with Netlify, built-in CMS support, and read-only API for incident tracking.
Overview
What is cState?
cState is a static status page generator built on Hugo, designed for teams that need a fast, reliable way to communicate service incidents without the overhead of commercial monitoring platforms. It loads quickly even on Internet Explorer 8, requires minimal JavaScript, and generates pages in seconds regardless of incident history size.
Who Should Use It?
Ideal for open-source projects, small-to-medium development teams, and organizations that prefer self-hosted solutions with full data ownership. cState works as an informational hub where you manually record incidents rather than an automated monitoring system. It supports 10+ languages, includes auto dark mode, and offers statistical summaries of downtime.
Deployment & Extensibility
Deploy to Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, GitHub Pages, GitLab Pages, Vercel, or self-host with Docker. Integrate Netlify CMS or Forestry for non-technical team members to publish updates without touching code. Export data via RSS or the read-only API to create custom integrations, embed status badges, or connect to external monitoring tools. Customize everything from a single configuration file.
Highlights
Builds and loads in seconds with Hugo, even with thousands of incidents
Works on legacy browsers (IE8+) with minimal JavaScript dependencies
Free hosting on Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, GitHub Pages, and more
Built-in CMS support (Netlify CMS, Forestry) and read-only API for integrations
Pros
- Extremely fast load times and build performance with static site generation
- Zero ongoing hosting costs with platforms like Netlify or Cloudflare Pages
- Full data ownership with Git-based content management and RSS/API export
- Supports 10+ languages with auto dark mode and easy single-file customization
Considerations
- No built-in real-time monitoring; requires manual incident entry or external integration
- Static architecture means updates require rebuilding and redeploying the site
- Less feature-rich than commercial solutions with automated alerting and notifications
- Requires basic Git and Hugo knowledge for initial setup and maintenance
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Fit guide
Great for
- Open-source projects and small teams needing a simple, cost-free status page
- Organizations that prefer self-hosted solutions with full control over data and design
- Teams comfortable with Git workflows or using a headless CMS for content updates
- Projects requiring multi-language support or legacy browser compatibility
Not ideal when
- Teams needing automated uptime monitoring and real-time incident detection
- Organizations requiring email/SMS notifications or integrated alerting systems
- Non-technical teams without access to Git or a configured CMS interface
- Use cases demanding sub-minute update propagation for critical incidents
How teams use it
Open-Source Project Status Hub
Chocolatey and sr.ht use cState to communicate service incidents to their communities with zero hosting costs and full branding control.
Developer Team Incident Log
Track historical downtime with statistical summaries, categorize incidents by system, and provide stakeholders a transparent view of service reliability.
Multi-Language Service Communication
Deploy a status page in 10+ languages with auto dark mode, ensuring global users receive incident updates in their preferred language.
Custom Integration via API
Use the read-only API or RSS feed to embed status badges on dashboards, trigger workflows, or sync incident data with external monitoring tools.
Tech snapshot
HTML99%
Shell1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
Does cState automatically monitor my services?
No. cState is a static status page for recording and displaying incidents manually. You can integrate external monitoring tools to trigger updates, but real-time monitoring is not built-in.
What hosting platforms are supported?
cState works with Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, GitHub Pages, GitLab Pages, Vercel, render.com, or self-hosted environments using Docker and NGINX.
Can non-technical team members update the status page?
Yes. Integrate Netlify CMS or Forestry to provide a no-code interface for creating and publishing incidents without touching Git or Hugo.
What version of Hugo is required?
Hugo version 0.80 or later is required starting with cState v5. Use version 0.101.0 or newer for best compatibility.
How do I customize the design and text?
Edit the single configuration file to change colors, text, and settings. For deeper customization, modify Hugo templates or add custom pages and styles.
Project at a glance
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LicenseMIT
Repo age8 years old
Last commit2 months ago
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Primary languageHTML
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