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| Field | Lychee | uv | Gatus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Universal | Universal | Universal |
| Local support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paid API | No | No | No |
| License | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 4057 | 91278 | 12429 |
| Last activity | October 26, 2026 | October 20, 2026 | September 24, 2026 |
| Install complexity | — | Easy on supported systems; Homebrew must already be installed for this command. Windows and standalone installation options are explained in the guide. | سهل إلى متوسط / Easy to moderate |
| Category | Testing, Workflow | Workflow, DevOps | Security, DevOps |
| Best use | For documentation authors and small teams checking references locally or in CI. Start with a specific file and interpret findings; it does not establish complete site or login functionality. | For a Python developer or small team that wants a shared setup rather than relying on manually installed packages. Commit the dependency definition and lockfile, then sync the environment and run commands with uv. It does not isolate the operating system or untrusted code, or replace application compatibility tests. | Best for an individual developer or small team that wants self-hosted website, API, DNS, and certificate checks with a status page and threshold-based alerts. It combines active checks and simple history in one service. It does not replace resource monitoring, logs, or distributed tracing. |