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Version: 1.1

About Secan

What is Secan?​

Secan (Old English: sēcan - to seek, to inquire) is a modern, lightweight web-based Elasticsearch cluster management tool built with Rust and React.

It provides a responsive, full-width interface for managing Elasticsearch clusters with features including:

  • Cluster Monitoring: Real-time health status, node statistics, and index metrics
  • Index Management: Create, delete, and modify indices with visual feedback
  • Shard Management: Interactive grid-based shard allocation and relocation
  • REST Console: Execute Elasticsearch queries directly from the UI
  • Multi-cluster Support: Manage multiple Elasticsearch clusters from a single interface
  • Multiple Authentication Modes: Open mode, local users, and OIDC support

Technology Stack​

  • Backend: Rust with Axum web framework
  • Frontend: React 18 with TypeScript
  • Deployment: Single binary with embedded frontend assets
  • Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes ready

Key Features​

Single Binary Deployment​

Secan compiles to a single, self-contained binary that includes all frontend assets. No additional dependencies required at runtime.

No External Dependencies​

Works with Elasticsearch 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and OpenSearch. No external services or databases needed.

Modern UI​

Built with React and Mantine components for a clean, responsive interface optimized for modern displays.

Heavily Inspired by Cerebro​

Secan builds upon the foundation of Cerebro, the original Elasticsearch web admin tool, modernizing it for current technology stacks and user expectations.

Who Should Use Secan?​

  • Elasticsearch cluster operators who need web-based cluster management
  • Teams managing multiple Elasticsearch clusters
  • Users who prefer a modern interface over command-line tools
  • Organizations running Elasticsearch in Docker or Kubernetes

Requirements​

  • No runtime dependencies (single binary)
  • Elasticsearch/OpenSearch 7.x, 8.x, or 9.x

Next Steps​

Ready to get started? Check out the Installation guide to download and run Secan.