Ali Asfar@aliasfar

AutOps is an autonomous, AI-driven virtual system administrator designed for real-time monitoring, intelligent diagnosis, and automated remediation of server environments. Instead of relying on traditional ping monitors, AutOps acts as a 24/7 intelligent agent that watches over your containerized infrastructure. When a service goes down, it instantly fetches the relevant error logs, uses an embedded Large Language Model (LLM) to diagnose the exact root cause of the crash, and formulates a precise fix. Key Features: Discord Command Center: It transforms Discord into a secure, mobile-friendly command-and-control terminal using a custom Python bridge, allowing administrators to manage servers directly from their phones. Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Safety: To prevent the AI from making destructive changes autonomously, AutOps enforces a strict safety mechanism. The AI generates a remediation proposal and sends an alert to the admin via Discord. The fix is only executed if the admin explicitly replies with an !approve command. Microservices Architecture: The system operates securely within Docker and is powered by n8n, a visual orchestration engine that routes complex background health checks, webhook events, and SSH command executions. Ultimately, AutOps reduces the tedious, multi-step troubleshooting process (connecting to a VPN, authenticating SSH, manually hunting for logs) into a simple mobile notification and a 5-second approval response—drastically lowering both the Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) for server incidents.

🌎 Hybrid Hackathon | 💻 Online Build: 3–8 November 2026 | On-site Phase: 8 November 2026 📍 On-site Venue: Pierpont Place 163 W Pierpont Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA ✨ Please note that travel and accommodation are not covered.

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