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Pulse

Real-time monitoring dashboard for Proxmox VE, PBS, Docker, Kubernetes, TrueNAS and vSphere. Self-hosted, with smart alerts and AI patrols that catch silent …

★ 6.8k stars⑂ 272 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

Pulse is an open-source easy install project by rcourtman (rcourtman/Pulse on GitHub). It has 6,777 GitHub stars and 272 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

Repository
rcourtman/Pulse
GitHub stars
6,777
Forks
272
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 2026
Category
Easy Install
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Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the platform

    Flash an image or run the installer on your machine or VPS.

  2. Open the app store

    Browse curated, tested applications.

  3. One-click install

    The platform handles containers, volumes, and networking.

  4. Manage simply

    Updates, backups, and domains from one dashboard.

// features

Why people love it

Docker-ready

Ships with container support, so you can run it with a single compose file and predictable dependencies.

Go efficiency

A single static binary in Go: fast startup, tiny footprint, easy to deploy.

Multi-user

Family or team accounts with permissions.

Remote access

Secure tunnels without port-forwarding pain.

Built-in backups

Snapshots before updates keep you safe.

Automatic updates

Stay current without manual maintenance.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/rcourtman/Pulse.git
    cd Pulse
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains Pulse?

It is an open-source project at rcourtman/Pulse with 272 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is Pulse free for commercial use?

MIT licensed — use it commercially, no strings attached.

Is it free?

Core platforms are open-source; some offer paid convenience tiers.

Can I migrate apps later?

Most platforms support backup/restore between machines.

What hardware works?

Anything from a Pi to a decommissioned office PC.

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