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Cacti\n\n[![Cacti Commit Audit](https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/actions/workflows/syntax.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/actions/workflows/syntax.yml)\n[![Project Status](https://opensource.box.com/badges/active.svg)](https://opensource.box.com/badges)\n[![Translation Status](https://translate.cacti.net/widgets/cacti/-/core/svg-badge.svg)](https://translate.cacti.net)\n[![Average issue resolution time](https://isitmaintained.com/badge/resolution/cacti/cacti.svg)](https://isitmaintained.com/project/cacti/cacti)\n[![Open issues](https://isitmaintained.com/badge/open/cacti/cacti.svg)](https://isitmaintained.com/project/cacti/cacti)\n\n---\n\n## Overview\n\nCacti is an open-source network monitoring and graphing platform built on RRDtool.\n\nIt provides a scalable framework to collect, store, and visualize time-series data from network devices, servers, and applications.\n\nCore capabilities include:\n\n- Automated device discovery\n- Local and remote data collection\n- Graph, data source, and RRA templating\n- SNMP polling (v1/v2/v3) and IPv6 support\n- Role-based access control (RBAC)\n- Plugin framework\n- Dynamic graph viewing and export options\n\n---\n\n## Release Branches\n\nCacti maintains two primary branches:\n\n| Branch | Purpose |\n|---|---|\n| `1.2.x` | Stable long-lived release series |\n| `develop` | Active development toward Cacti 1.3.x |\n\nFor the latest published version, see [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/releases).\n\n---\n\n## System Requirements\n\nMinimum supported dependencies by branch:\n\n| Dependency | Cacti `1.2.x` | Cacti `develop` (1.3.x) |\n|---|---|---|\n| MariaDB | 5.6+ | 10.2.x+ |\n| MySQL | 5.6+ | 8.0+ |\n| PHP | 8.1+ | 8.1+ |\n| RRDtool | 1.4+ | 1.8+ |\n| Net-SNMP | 5.5+ | 5.8+ |\n\nNotes:\n\n- RRDtool 1.9+ is recommended for newer dynamic graph features in 1.3.x.\n- Net-SNMP 5.9+ is recommended for broader SNMPv3 protocol coverage.\n- A web server with PHP support is required.\n- PHP should be available as CLI or CGI for scheduled polling and maintenance scripts.\n- `php-snmp` is optional; validate behavior carefully if you depend on IPv6 and SNMPv3.\n\nOperating system guidance:\n\n- `1.2.x`: RHEL/Rocky/Alma 8+ (or equivalent) is a common baseline.\n- `1.3.x`: RHEL/Rocky/Alma 9+ or CentOS Stream 9+ is preferred for modern PHP packaging.\n- Debian and Ubuntu are also well supported.\n\n---\n\n## Installation (Source Checkout)\n\nClone the repository:\n\n```bash\ngit clone https://github.com/Cacti/cacti.git\ncd cacti\n```\n\nDependency management:\n\n- For a source checkout on both `1.2.x` and `develop`, install dependencies with Composer.\n- Use `composer update` only when intentionally refreshing dependency versions.\n\nInstall dependencies:\n\n```bash\ncomposer install\n```\n\nWindows users may need:\n\n```bash\ncomposer install --ignore-platform-req=ext-pcntl --ignore-platform-req=ext-posix\n```\n\nThen configure your database and web server, and complete setup using the official docs:\n\nhttps://github.com/Cacti/documentation\n\n---\n\n## Database Upgrades and Schema Checks\n\nWhen running from source (especially `develop`), schema updates may be required after pulling changes.\n\nUpgrade the database schema:\n\n```bash\nsudo -u cacti php -q cli/upgrade_database.php --forcever=`cat include/cacti_version`\n```\n\nIf needed, force a re-upgrade from an earlier version:\n\n```bash\nphp -q cli/upgrade_database.php --forcever=\u003colder_version\u003e\n```\n\nAudit schema consistency:\n\n```bash\nphp cli/audit_database.php --report\n```\n\n---\n\n## Data Collection and Polling\n\nCacti collects data through data sources, which can use:\n\n- SNMP\n- Scripts\n- Command output\n- Databases\n- Custom input methods\n\nPolling engines:\n\n| Poller | Description |\n|---|---|\n| PHP Poller | Built-in polling engine |\n| Spine | High-performance C-based poller |\n\nSpine supports SNMPv1/v2 and SNMPv3 with IPv6, with some advanced protocol support depending on how Net-SNMP is compiled on your platform.\n\n---\n\n## Features\n\n- Device discovery and automation workflows\n- Reusable templates for graphs and data sources\n- Distributed remote data collectors\n- Plugin architecture for extensibility\n- Dynamic graph interactions (time navigation, realtime view, CSV export)\n- Fine-grained user and group permissions using RBAC\n- Broad RRDtool graphing support (including VDEFs and stacked lines)\n\n---\n\n## Documentation\n\nOfficial documentation is maintained in a separate repository:\n\nhttps://github.com/Cacti/documentation\n\n---\n\n## Contributing\n\nContributions are welcome.\n\n1. Fork this repository.\n2. Create a branch for your change.\n3. Submit a pull request.\n\nYou can also help improve docs in:\n\nhttps://github.com/Cacti/documentation\n\n---\n\n## Community\n\nCommunity support is available on the Cacti forums:\n\nhttps://forums.cacti.net\n\n---\n\n## License\n\nCacti is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0.\n\nSee [LICENSE](./LICENSE) for details.\n\nCopyright (c) 2004-2026 The Cacti Group, Inc.\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fcacti%2Fcacti","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fcacti%2Fcacti","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fcacti%2Fcacti/lists"}