Tech riderRev. 22 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Deployment modelself-hosted
- 4Decoy scopeapplication
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com

Overview
MedPot is ranked #16 of 18 in honeypot software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted.
Compared on honeypot software
- Deployment model
- self-hostedgithub.com
- Decoy scope
- applicationgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- MedPot is a honeypot that emulates HL7 and FHIR services.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Run and build
- The README documents running MedPot with Go or a script, compiling it into a binary, and building a Docker container.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Go requirement
- Installation requires Go 1.17 or newer.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Default port
- MedPot listens on port 2575 by default, and the port can be changed with a command-line argument.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Logging
- MedPot writes logs to /var/log/medpot.log by default and supports changing the log location with a command-line argument.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Templates and configuration files are located at /etc/medpot/.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Captured connection data
- The README's example log entry includes a message, time, port, IP address, and encoded data.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Customization
- A command-line argument lets users choose between two boot logos.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker's README documents Docker as a deployment option and does not list other product integrations.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support and security details
- The repository README does not specify support terms, security certifications, or compliance standards.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The project describes MedPot as an HL7/FHIR honeypot; it does not specify a narrower target audience.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Honeypot Software in 2026#16 of 18
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Sources
- github.com/schmalle/medpot· checked 4 Oct 2026


