nagios_xmlsensors

Nagios_xmlsensors is a plugin for Nagios, a popular monitoring system. Its function is to retrieve and parse XML files in the XMLSensor format. The plugin has the ability to read any XML file in this format, which makes it highly versatile. While it is important to note that a release for xmlsensors has not yet been made, the need for the plugin was identified early on, given that sensor data can be generated by programs other than XMLSensors.

This version of the plugin has the capability to check local and remote (HTTP) XML files. It also allows for checking the age of status data, ascertaining the freshness and validity of the information. This feature is particularly of use in time-sensitive applications.

The latest release offers several key improvements. Firstly, the issue of checking status data age has been fixed, ensuring accurate readings. Secondly, the general output of the plugin has been cleaned up, leading to easier interpretation of its results. Altogether, this makes for a robust and user-friendly tool for monitoring systems powered by Nagios.