This page documents the complete history, version timeline, and project background of Vigil, the open-source microservices status page system built in Rust.
Vigil is an open-source microservices status page system that monitors distributed infrastructure and sends alerts through multiple notification channels. Built in Rust for high performance and low resource consumption, Vigil has become a popular choice for organizations seeking a self-hosted alternative to commercial status page services.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| First Release | 2017 |
| Creator | Valerian Saliou |
| License | MPL-2.0 (Mozilla Public License 2.0) |
| Language | Rust |
| Current Version | v1.28.6 (November 28, 2025) |
| GitHub Stars | 1,900+ |
| Docker Pulls | 100,000+ |
| Total Releases | 60+ |
| Contributors | 21+ |
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
├─ v1.0 ├─ v1.5 ├─ v1.8 ├─ v1.12 ├─ v1.16 ├─ v1.20 ├─ v1.23 ├─ v1.26 ├─ v1.28 │
│ Initial │ RabbitMQ │ Script │ Push │ Local │ MCP │ ARM64 │ Debian 13 │ AI Agent │
│ Release │ Monitor │ Probes │ Mode │ Mode │ Server │ Support │ Packaging │ Support │
| Version | Release Date | Key Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.28.6 | November 28, 2025 | Added ability to build Docker image with prebuilt binaries pulled from GitHub Releases |
| v1.28.5 | November 27, 2025 | Deprecated armv7 releases; Added aarch64 (ARM64) releases; Bumped dependencies (rmcp, ping) |
| v1.28.4 | September 26, 2025 | Adjusted MCP server instructions/prompts for AI Agents; Added status page name and URL in MCP server probes report output |
| v1.28.3 | September 26, 2025 | Fixed MCP server to be stateful (instead of stateless) |
| v1.28.2 | September 26, 2025 | Pulled out packaging for Debian 13 on x86_64 (packaging improvements) |
| v1.28.1 | September 26, 2025 | Added packaging for Debian 13 on x86_64; Dropped packaging for Debian 10 on x86_64 |
| v1.28.0 | September 26, 2025 | Major feature release: Added MCP server for AI Agents, SSH host probing, Telegram message thread support, public HTTP route for status report |
The v1.28.0 release introduced significant new capabilities:
MCP Server for AI Agents
SSH Host Probing
Telegram Message Thread Support
Public Status Report Route
GET /status/report| Version | Release Date | Key Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.27.0 | January 6, 2025 | Added custom page link support for nodes; Enhanced probe configuration options |
| Version | Release Date | Key Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.26.3 | September 1, 2024 | Fixed packaging for Debian 10, 11, and 12 on x86_64 |
| v1.26.2 | September 1, 2024 | Fixed packaging for Debian 10, 11, and 12 on x86_64 |
| v1.26.1 | August 2024 | Bug fixes and stability improvements |
| v1.26.0 | August 2024 | Performance improvements and dependency updates |
Valerian Saliou, a French software engineer and entrepreneur, created Vigil in 2017. Valerian is also the founder of Crisp IM SAS, a customer messaging platform that uses Vigil for its own status page (status.crisp.chat).
The project was born from the need to monitor Crisp’s distributed microservices infrastructure and provide transparent status communication to customers. Rather than relying on third-party status page services, Valerian chose to build an open-source solution that could be self-hosted and fully controlled.
Vigil follows several key design principles:
Why Rust?
Why INI Configuration?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stars | 1,900+ |
| Forks | 140+ |
| Watchers | 50+ |
| Contributors | 21+ |
| Total Commits | 629+ |
| Issues Open | ~20 |
| Issues Closed | ~200+ |
| Pull Requests Open | ~5 |
| Pull Requests Merged | ~100+ |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Pulls | 100,000+ |
| Image Size | 9 MB |
| Supported Architectures | x86_64, aarch64 (ARM64) |
| Tags Available | latest, v1.28.6, and historical versions |
The original and longest-running Vigil deployment, Crisp IM uses Vigil to monitor their customer messaging platform infrastructure. The Crisp status page showcases Vigil’s capabilities including:
Vigil is used by various organizations worldwide including:
Common deployment patterns observed in the community:
Based on project trends and community requests, potential future directions include:
| Version Series | Support Status | End of Support |
|---|---|---|
| v1.28.x | ✅ Current Stable | Active development |
| v1.27.x | ⚠️ Legacy | Security fixes only |
| v1.26.x | ⚠️ Legacy | Security fixes only |
| < v1.26 | ❌ EOL | No support |
For detailed changelog information for each release, visit:
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