The short version
An open-source collaborative security engine offering IDS, IPS, and WAF capabilities.
From the HackerLinks archive
CrowdSec
An open-source collaborative security engine offering IDS, IPS, and WAF capabilities.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-18
Last seen:2026-09-18
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A multi-server user said the free version blocks many bots after tuning.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-18
“I use the free version as a simple WAF on multiple servers and it blocks a lot of bots.”
Jnr · recommendation · production use
Direct HN comment
CrowdSec Source Code Leak