In simple English
This tool checks if your website, server IP or domain name is hiding on any spam blacklists. It watches over sixty blacklists and checks SSL security certificates, DNS records and email settings. If something breaks or a server goes down, it sends an alert to your email or chat app. You run it on your own server, so no outside company sees your data or charges you a monthly fee. It takes about five minutes to start with Docker.
What it is
A self-hosted dashboard that monitors domain names and server addresses against spam blacklists, abuse databases and security checks. It runs scheduled checks in the background and sends alerts when an asset gets listed or a certificate expires.
What it is good for
Solo builders and small teams who manage their own mail servers or web applications and need to know immediately if their IP addresses end up on a spam blacklist.
- Checks over sixty blacklists and AbuseIPDB reputation scores in one place.
- Runs fully on your own server with Docker, keeping your data private.
- Sends alerts through email, Slack, Discord or custom webhooks.
- Requires a server or local machine that stays on to run scheduled checks.
- Some strict blacklist providers block public resolvers, needing custom DNS setup.
- Initial setup requires basic familiarity with command-line tools and Docker.
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git clone https://github.com/bekkaze/abusebox cd abusebox cp backend/.env.example .env docker compose up --build