What question does Astro Status answer?
It answers whether the site built successfully and when — nothing more.
Astro & Status
Astro Status Plugin FAQs
Clear answers explaining what Astro Status does — and what it intentionally does not.
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Does Astro Status run at runtime?
No. The plugin runs only at build time and produces static output.
Does Astro Status claim the site is live?
No. It explicitly avoids claiming runtime liveness.
Is Astro Status compatible with CDNs?
Yes. The static output works perfectly behind any CDN.
What happens if the status file cannot be written?
A warning is logged and the build continues safely.
Will runtime status be supported?
Possibly in v2, for hybrid or server output. v1 intentionally does not attempt this.
Does Astro Status expose system or environment data?
No. It exposes no system information, secrets, or runtime state.
Is Astro Status open source?
Yes. Astro Status is released under the MIT license.
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