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metrics.sh is a lightweight metrics collection and forwarding daemon implemented in portable POSIX compliant shell scripts. A transparent interface based on hooks enables writing custom collectors and reporters in an elegant way. metrics.sh is a lightweight metrics collection and forwarding daemon implemented in portable POSIX compliant shell scripts. A transparent interface based on hooks enables writing custom collectors and reporters in an elegant way.
**Project philosophy**
- Flat learning curve
- Easily extensible
- Low impact on system resources
- No compilation, custom interpreters and runtimes required
- Freedom to choose any service for storage, charting and alerting
- Open source, no proprietary parts
- Community-driven development, growing number of included metrics over time
## Usage ## Usage
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