How to install Gatus on NetBSD

Gatus is an open-source tool used to monitor HTTP servers and other applications. It’s built using Go and can monitor multiple endpoints at once. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Gatus on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• A running instance of NetBSD (version 9 or later)
• Access to a terminal or command line interface
• Git installed on your system

Step 1: Install Go

First, we need to install the Go programming language. Run the following command in your terminal:

$ pkgin install go

Once the installation is complete, verify that Go is installed by running the following command:

$ go version

If Go is installed properly, you should see the version number displayed in the output.

Step 2: Clone Gatus repository

Next, we need to clone the Gatus repository from GitHub. Run the following command in your terminal:

$ git clone https://github.com/TwiN/gatus.git

This will clone the Gatus repository to your local machine.

Step 3: Build Gatus

Change to the gatus directory by running:

$ cd gatus/

To build Gatus, run the following command:

$ go build

This will compile the Gatus code and create a binary file in the current directory.

Step 4: Run Gatus

To run Gatus, execute the following command:

$ ./gatus

This will start Gatus and it will be available at http://localhost:3000/ in your web browser.

Conclusion

We have successfully installed Gatus on NetBSD. You can now use Gatus to monitor HTTP servers and other applications. If you encounter any issues or errors during the installation process, refer to the documentation on the Gatus GitHub page.

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