Open Source Fleet Management for MikroTik Networks
-Managing MikroTik routers shouldn’t require dozens of WinBox tabs, SSH scripts, and crossed fingers.
-The Other Dude is a self-hosted, open source platform that gives you centralized visibility and control over your entire MikroTik fleet.
-Monitor devices, push configuration safely, and operate your network from a single interface.
- -MikroTik Router Fleet Management
-The Other Dude is a centralized management platform designed for MikroTik RouterOS deployments. It allows MSPs and network teams to monitor router health, push configuration safely, manage backups, and maintain visibility across hundreds of devices from a single dashboard.
-Instead of logging into routers individually with WinBox or SSH, The Other Dude provides a fleet-level view of your MikroTik infrastructure with real-time status, configuration tracking, and automated management tools.
+The Other Dude
+MikroTik fleet management. Self-hosted. Source-available.
+ +What it does
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- Monitor device state across your fleet +
- Push configuration with automatic rollback +
- Track config changes in git +
- Manage firmware versions +
- WinBox in the browser +
- VPN overlay for NAT traversal +
- Multi-tenant with row-level security +
- Zero-knowledge authentication (SRP-6a) +
Everything you need to manage MikroTik routers at scale
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+ Fleet Management
-Dashboard with device health, uptime sparklines, virtual-scrolled fleet table, geographic map, and subnet discovery. Monitor your entire MikroTik fleet from a single view.
Configuration Management
-Two-phase config push with automatic panic-revert protection. Templates, diff and history, git-backed backups, and one-click restore. Push changes across your fleet with confidence.
-Real-Time Monitoring
-Live CPU, memory, disk, interface traffic, and wireless metrics (signal, CCQ, client count) via Server-Sent Events. Configurable alert rules with email, webhook, and Slack notifications. Dashboard highlights APs needing attention.
-Zero-Knowledge Security
-SRP-6a authentication means the server never sees your password. Per-tenant envelope encryption via Transit KMS. Emergency Kit export for account recovery.
-WinBox in the Browser
-Launch WinBox sessions directly from the web interface without installing the desktop app. Browser-based SSH terminal. WireGuard VPN overlay for one-click access to devices behind NAT.
-Certificate Authority
-Issue and deploy TLS certificates to RouterOS devices via SFTP. Three-tier TLS fallback for maximum compatibility across firmware versions.
-PDF Reports
-Fleet summary, device detail, security audit, and performance reports generated server-side. Export and share operational data without screenshots.
-Multi-Tenant Isolation
-PostgreSQL Row-Level Security enforces full data separation at the database layer. Four roles: super_admin, admin, operator, viewer.
-Built for real operators
-The Other Dude is designed for people who operate MikroTik networks in the real world:
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- Managed Service Providers managing many client networks -
- Wireless ISPs running large router fleets -
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- Homelab operators managing larger environments -
What it is not
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- Not finished +
- Not stable +
- Not for everyone +
- Things break, APIs change. That is intentional before v11. +
Status
+| Version | 9.7.1 |
| License | BSL 1.1 (converts to Apache 2.0 in 2030) |
| Free tier | 250 devices |
| Stability | Breaking changes expected before v11 |
Setup
+Requires Docker and PostgreSQL. See the documentation for full setup instructions.
+# clone and run the setup wizard
+git clone https://github.com/staack/the-other-dude.git
+cd the-other-dude
+python3 setup.py
+ The setup wizard handles database, cryptographic keys, OpenBao, reverse proxy, and Docker images.
+Event-driven, designed for reliability and horizontal scaling
- -This architecture allows the system to scale horizontally while keeping polling, processing, and the user interface separated.
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- Deploy The Other Dude with two commands
- -# Clone and run the setup wizard
-git clone https://github.com/staack/the-other-dude.git
-cd the-other-dude
-python3 setup.pyThe setup wizard configures your database, generates cryptographic keys, bootstraps OpenBao, sets up your reverse proxy, builds the Docker images, and starts everything. No manual .env editing required.
-The Other Dude is open source and self-hosted
-Run it yourself, modify it, or contribute improvements.
-Centralized management for MikroTik networks.
-Less time juggling tools.
More time running your network.