is-running [NonGen]

isRunning is an Automatic Uptime Detector, that checks endpoints and API-based Services and alerts a mailing list whenever the service is down. Helps in avoiding long duration service blockade.

The NonGen or Non Generic version of isRunning is aimed at personal usage as it doesn't have account creation privileges or multi-account support. The Generic Version will have Multi-account Support and support for Account Creation and other features that enable users to periodically check for Service Downtime.

Even though the Generic and NonGen version are a bit different, the API Endpoints and Access Flags will be similar. This Documentation will work as base for future versions of isRunning too.

Architecture of isRunning

isRunning is a Python-Flask API Based Uptime Detector. The following diagram shows the architecture of isRunning.

Features

• On-demand Endpoint Check
• EP Library to store Endpoints
• Critical Alerts Mailing list
• Report Generation
• Bulk Endpoint checks
• Routine Checks - every 6 / 12 / 24 Hours
• Dashboard for isRunning
• Generic Version for Multi-user support

Check the Progress here.

Documentation

The EP Library houses all the API-based Service Endpoints that are checked at regular Intervals for Uptime Detection.

isRunning functionalities can be Accessed using endpoints.

Adding Endpoints to the EP Library

The EP Add Function can be accessed by calling the following EP by passing the payload.

Endpoint : /<mail>/add/endpoint

mail - Registered Email ID (username)

Payload:

{
    "password": <admin-password>,
    "endpoint":<ep-url> ,
    "name": <nickname-for-ep>,
    "description": <description-of-ep>,
    "recipients": [<recipient1-mail>, <recipient2-mail>],
    "routine" : <routine-check-schedule-in-hrs : 6/12/24>
}

• endpoint - URL of the Service Endpoint to be added to EP Library.

• routine - Scheduled Checks are run every few hours as specified using Routine. Currently for an EP, an auto-check runs every 6 or 12 or 24 Hours. Routine can be set as 6, 12 or 24.

• recipients - This defines the Emails that are to be notified when a downtime is detected.

• password - The Admin Password for the provided username/email

• name , description - Name and Description for the Given Endpoint.

On-demand Uptime Check for EP in the EP Library

The on-demand EP Check Function can be accessed by calling the following EP.

Endpoint : /<mail>/check/endpoint

mail - Registered Email ID (username)

Payload:

{
    "password": <admin-password>,
    "endpoint": <ep-url>
}

• endpoint - URL of the Service Endpoint to be checked.

• password - The Admin Password for the provided username/email

When Downtime (HTTP Codes: 400 to 599) is detected for an EP, the members of the Mailing List of that EP are alerted through mail.

Delete EP on-demand from the EP Library

The on-demand EP Delete Function can be accessed by calling the following EP.

Endpoint : /<mail>/delete/endpoint

mail - Registered Email ID (username)

Payload:

{
    "password": <admin-password>,
    "endpoint": <ep-url>
}

• endpoint - URL of the Service Endpoint to be checked.

• password - The Admin Password for the provided username/email

On-demand Bulk Uptime Check for all EPs in the EP Library

All EPs in the EP Library can be checked for Uptime at once using this Endpoint.

Endpoint : /<mail>/check-all

mail - Registered Email ID (username)

Payload:

{
    "password": <admin-password>,
}

• password - The Admin Password for the provided username/email

When Downtime (HTTP Codes: 400 to 599) is detected for an EP, the members of the Mailing List of that EP are alerted through mail.

Report Generation for all EPs in EP Library

Reports (in Text Format) can be generated and Mailed to the members of the Mailing List using this Endpoint.

Endpoint : /<mail>/generate/report/<type>

mail - Registered Email ID (username)

type - Type of Report to be generated.

• cumulative - Cumulative Reports are a summary of Uptime of all EPs in the EP Library and are sent to the owner/admin only.

• on-request - On-request reports are generated for particular EPs when requested. The "endpoint" payload item is required only for this type of report request.

• each-owner - Standalone Reports are generated for each EP and sent to the Members of Mailing List. A cumulative summary report is also sent to the admin.

Payload:

{
    "password": <admin-password>,
    "endpoint": <url> // only for on-request
}

• password - The Admin Password for the provided username/email

• endpoint - EP to be checked on request. Only required for report type "on-request"

EP Uptime check for non-EP Library Endpoints

Endpoints can be checked by external consumers to check their Endpoints without adding them to EP Library on-demand basis. These EPs are checked but not added to the EP Library and hence do not support Scheduled Checks.

Endpoint : /check-uptime?endpoint=<endpoint>

• endpoint - Endpoint to be checked.

Hosting

A Hosted Generic version of isRunning, when in Production Stage, will be implemented soon.

Meanwhile, you can clone this project onto your server and fiddle with its functionalities.

A Project by TanmoySG