Cockpit

Open source

Open source web console for administering Linux servers, services, storage, and networking from a browser.

by Cockpit ProjectOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://cockpit-project.org/documentation.htmlVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): Linux, server administration, web interface, systemdVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/cockpit-project/cockpitVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): LGPL-2.1-or-laterVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Manage storage including RAID and LUKS partitions, Configure networks and firewalls, Create and manage virtual machines and containers, Browse and search system logs and fix SELinux violations, Performance metrics correlating CPU, memory, network and storage, Terminal on a remote server in your web browserVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Admins who want a glanceable web UI for Linux servers alongside existing command-line workflowsVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Linux server administration, Storage and network configuration, Virtual machine and container managementVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://cockpit-project.org/blog/Verified
Current version(1.12.3): 370Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerification pending

User reviews

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