feat: authoritative plugin fields

Signed-off-by: jokob-sk <jokob.sk@gmail.com>

docs/API_DEVICE_FIELD_LOCK.md

@@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ The Device Field Lock/Unlock feature allows users to lock specific device fields
 ## Concepts
 
 ### Tracked Fields
+
 Only certain device fields support locking. These are the fields that can be modified by both plugins and users:
-- `devMac` - Device MAC address
+
-- `devName` - Device name/hostname  
+- `devName` - Device name/hostname
-- `devLastIP` - Last known IP address
 - `devVendor` - Device vendor/manufacturer
 - `devFQDN` - Fully qualified domain name
 - `devSSID` - Network SSID
@@ -20,14 +20,18 @@ Only certain device fields support locking. These are the fields that can be mod
 - `devVlan` - VLAN identifier
 
 ### Field Source Tracking
+
 Every tracked field has an associated `*Source` field that indicates where the current value originated:
+
 - `NEWDEV` - Created via the UI as a new device
 - `USER` - Manually edited by a user
 - `LOCKED` - Field is locked; prevents any plugin overwrites
 - Plugin name (e.g., `UNIFIAPI`, `PIHOLE`) - Last updated by this plugin
 
 ### Locking Mechanism
+
 When a field is **locked**, its source is set to `LOCKED`. This prevents plugin overwrites based on the authorization logic:
+
 1. Plugin wants to update field
 2. Authoritative handler checks field's `*Source` value
 3. If `*Source` == `LOCKED`, plugin update is rejected
@@ -38,6 +42,7 @@ When a field is **unlocked**, its source is set to `NEWDEV`, allowing plugins to
 ## Endpoints
 
 ### Lock or Unlock a Field
+
 ```
 POST /device/{mac}/field/lock
 Authorization: Bearer {API_TOKEN}
@@ -134,6 +139,7 @@ The Device Edit form displays lock/unlock buttons for all tracked fields:
 3. **Source Indicator**: Shows current field source (USER, LOCKED, NEWDEV, or plugin name)
 
 ### Source Indicator Colors
+
 - Red (USER): Field was manually edited by a user
 - Orange (LOCKED): Field is locked and protected from overwrites
 - Gray (NEWDEV/Plugin): Field value came from automatic discovery
@@ -141,6 +147,7 @@ The Device Edit form displays lock/unlock buttons for all tracked fields:
 ## UI Workflow
 
 ### Locking a Field via UI
+
 1. Navigate to Device Details
 2. Find the field you want to protect
 3. Click the lock button (🔒) next to the field
@@ -148,6 +155,7 @@ The Device Edit form displays lock/unlock buttons for all tracked fields:
 5. Field is now protected from plugin overwrites
 
 ### Unlocking a Field via UI
+
 1. Find the locked field (button shows 🔓)
 2. Click the unlock button
 3. Button changes back to lock (🔒) and source resets to NEWDEV
@@ -167,59 +175,16 @@ The lock/unlock feature is implemented in:
 - **Data Model**: `/server/models/device_instance.py` - Authorization checks in `setDeviceData()`
 - **Database**: Devices table with `*Source` columns tracking field origins
 
-### Frontend Logic
-The lock/unlock UI is implemented in:
-- **Device Edit Form**: `/front/deviceDetailsEdit.php`
-  - Form rendering with lock/unlock buttons
-  - JavaScript function `toggleFieldLock()` for API calls
-  - Source indicator display
-- **Styling**: `/front/css/app.css` - Lock button and source indicator styles
-
 ### Authorization Handler
+
 The authoritative field update logic prevents plugin overwrites:
+
 1. Plugin provides new value for field via plugin config `SET_ALWAYS`/`SET_EMPTY`
 2. Authoritative handler (in DeviceInstance) checks `{field}Source` value
 3. If source is `LOCKED` or `USER`, plugin update is rejected
 4. If source is `NEWDEV` or plugin name, plugin update is accepted
 
-## Best Practices
-
-### When to Lock Fields
-- Device names that you've customized
-- Static IP addresses or important identifiers
-- Device vendor information you've corrected
-- Fields prone to incorrect plugin updates
-
-### When to Keep Unlocked
-- Fields that plugins actively maintain (MAC, IP address)
-- Fields you want auto-updated by discovery plugins
-- Fields that may change frequently in your network
-
-### Bulk Operations
-The field lock/unlock feature is currently per-device. For bulk locking:
-1. Use Multi-Edit to update device fields
-2. Then use individual lock operations via API script
-3. Or contact support for bulk lock endpoint
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-### Lock Button Not Visible
-- Device must be saved/created first (not "new" device)
-- Field must be one of the 10 tracked fields
-- Check browser console for JavaScript errors
-
-### Lock Operation Failed
-- Verify API token is valid
-- Check device MAC address is correct
-- Ensure device exists in database
-
-### Field Still Updating After Lock
-- Verify lock was successful (check API response)
-- Reload device details page
-- Check plugin logs to see if plugin is providing the field
-- Look for authorization errors in NetAlertX logs
-
 ## See Also
-- [API Device Endpoints Documentation](API_DEVICE.md)
+- [API Device Endpoints Documentation](./API_DEVICE.md)
-- [Authoritative Field Updates System](../docs/PLUGINS_DEV.md#authoritative-fields)
+- [Authoritative Field Updates System](./PLUGINS_DEV.md#authoritative-fields)
-- [Plugin Configuration Reference](../docs/PLUGINS_DEV_CONFIG.md)
+- [Plugin Configuration Reference](./PLUGINS_DEV_CONFIG.md)

docs/PLUGINS_DEV_CONFIG.md

@@ -187,20 +187,20 @@ For tracked fields (devMac, devName, devLastIP, devVendor, devFQDN, devSSID, dev
 
 Controls whether a plugin field is enabled:
 
-- `"1"` - Plugin can always overwrite this field when authorized (subject to source-based permissions)
+- `["devName", "devLastIP"]` - Plugin can always overwrite this field when authorized (subject to source-based permissions)
-- `"0"` - Plugin doesn't use this field
+
+**Authorization logic:** Even with a field listed in `SET_ALWAYS`, the plugin respects source-based permissions:
 
-**Authorization logic:** Even with `SET_ALWAYS: "1"`, the plugin respects source-based permissions:
 - Cannot overwrite `USER` source (user manually edited)
 - Cannot overwrite `LOCKED` source (user locked field)
 - Can overwrite `NEWDEV` or plugin-owned sources (if plugin has SET_ALWAYS enabled)
+- Will update plugin-owned sources if value the same
 
 **Example in config.json:**
+
 ```json
 {
-  "setKey": "NEWDEV_devName",
+  "SET_ALWAYS": ["devName", "devLastIP"]
-  "displayName": "Device Name",
-  "SET_ALWAYS": "1"
 }
 ```
 
@@ -210,50 +210,18 @@ Controls whether a plugin field is enabled:
 
 Restricts when a plugin can update a field:
 
-- `"1"` - Overwrite only if current value is empty OR source is NEWDEV (conservative mode)
+- `"SET_EMPTY": ["devName", "devLastIP"]` - Overwrite these fields only if current value is empty OR source is `NEWDEV`
-- `"0"` - No extra restriction; respect authorization logic (default)
 
-**Use case:** Some plugins discover optional enrichment data (like vendor/hostname) that shouldn't override user-set or existing values. Use `SET_EMPTY: "1"` to be less aggressive.
+**Use case:** Some plugins discover optional enrichment data (like vendor/hostname) that shouldn't override user-set or existing values. Use `SET_EMPTY` to be less aggressive.
 
-**Example in config.json:**
-```json
-{
-  "setKey": "NEWDEV_devVendor",
-  "displayName": "Device Vendor",
-  "SET_ALWAYS": "1",
-  "SET_EMPTY": "1"
-}
-```
 
 ### Authorization Decision Flow
 
 1. **Source check:** Is field LOCKED or USER? → REJECT (protected)
-2. **SET_ALWAYS check:** Is SET_ALWAYS enabled for this plugin+field? → YES: ALLOW (can overwrite empty values, NEWDEV, plugin sources, etc.) | NO: Continue to step 3
+2. **Field in SET_ALWAYS check:** Is SET_ALWAYS enabled for this plugin+field? → YES: ALLOW (can overwrite empty values, NEWDEV, plugin sources, etc.) | NO: Continue to step 3
-3. **SET_EMPTY check:** Is SET_EMPTY enabled AND field non-empty+non-NEWDEV? → REJECT
+3. **Field in SET_EMPTY check:** Is SET_EMPTY enabled AND field non-empty+non-NEWDEV? → REJECT
 4. **Default behavior:** Allow overwrite if field empty or NEWDEV source
 
-### Plugin Field Mappings Reference
-
-This table shows all device discovery and enrichment plugins and their tracked field configuration:
-
-| Plugin | Tracked Fields | Behavior |
-|--------|---|---|
-| ARPSCAN | devMac, devLastIP | SET_ALWAYS for both |
-| IPNEIGH | devMac, devLastIP | SET_ALWAYS for both |
-| DHCPLSS | devMac, devLastIP | SET_ALWAYS for both |
-| ASUSWRT | devMac, devLastIP | SET_ALWAYS for both |
-| LUCIRPC | devMac, devLastIP | SET_ALWAYS for both |
-| PIHOLE | devMac, devLastIP, devName, devVendor | SET_ALWAYS for MAC/IP |
-| PIHOLEAPI | devMac, devLastIP, devName, devVendor | SET_ALWAYS for MAC/IP, SET_EMPTY for name/vendor |
-| NBTSCAN | devName | SET_ALWAYS |
-| DIGSCAN | devName, devFQDN | SET_ALWAYS |
-| NSLOOKUP | devName, devFQDN | SET_ALWAYS |
-| AVAHISCAN | devName | SET_ALWAYS |
-| VNDRPDT | devMac, devVendor | SET_ALWAYS for both |
-| SNMPDSC | devMac, devLastIP | SET_ALWAYS for both |
-| UNIFIMP | devMac, devLastIP, devName, devVendor, devSSID, devParentMAC, devParentPort | SET_ALWAYS for MAC/IP |
-| UNIFIAPI | devMac, devLastIP, devName, devParentMAC | SET_ALWAYS for MAC/IP |
-
 **Note:** Check each plugin's `config.json` manifest for its specific SET_ALWAYS/SET_EMPTY configuration.
 
 ---

docs/QUICK_REFERENCE_FIELD_LOCK.md

@@ -10,16 +10,14 @@ The device field lock/unlock system allows you to protect specific device fields
 
 These are the ONLY fields that can be locked:
 
-1. devMac - Device MAC address
+- devName - Device hostname/alias
-2. devName - Device hostname/alias
+- devVendor - Device manufacturer
-3. devLastIP - Last known IP address
+- devFQDN - Fully qualified domain name
-4. devVendor - Device manufacturer
+- devSSID - WiFi network name
-5. devFQDN - Fully qualified domain name
+- devParentMAC - Parent/gateway MAC
-6. devSSID - WiFi network name
+- devParentPort - Parent device port
-7. devParentMAC - Parent/gateway MAC
+- devParentRelType - Relationship type (e.g., "gateway")
-8. devParentPort - Parent device port
+- devVlan - VLAN identifier
-9. devParentRelType - Relationship type (e.g., "gateway")
-10. devVlan - VLAN identifier
 
 ## Source Values Explained
 
@@ -27,10 +25,10 @@ Each locked field has a "source" indicator that shows you why the value is prote
 
 | Indicator | Meaning | Can It Change? |
 |-----------|---------|---|
-| 🔒 **LOCKED** (red badge) | You locked this field | No, until you unlock it |
+| 🔒 **LOCKED** | You locked this field | No, until you unlock it |
-| ✏️ **USER** (orange badge) | You edited this field | No, plugins can't overwrite |
+| ✏️ **USER** | You edited this field | No, plugins can't overwrite |
-| 📡 **NEWDEV** (gray badge) | Default/unset value | Yes, plugins can update |
+| 📡 **NEWDEV** | Default/unset value | Yes, plugins can update |
-| 📡 **Plugin name** (gray badge) | Last updated by a plugin (e.g., UNIFIAPI) | Yes, plugins can update |
+| 📡 **Plugin name** | Last updated by a plugin (e.g., UNIFIAPI) | Yes, plugins can update if field in SET_ALWAYS |
 
 ## How to Use
 
@@ -39,15 +37,15 @@ Each locked field has a "source" indicator that shows you why the value is prote
 1. Navigate to **Device Details** for the device
 2. Find the field you want to protect (e.g., device name)
 3. Click the **lock button** (🔒) next to the field
-4. The button changes to **unlock** (🔓) and turns red
+4. The button changes to **unlock** (🔓)
 5. That field is now protected
 
 ### Unlock a Field (Allow Plugin Updates)
 
 1. Go to **Device Details**
-2. Find the locked field (shows 🔓 in red)
+2. Find the locked field (shows 🔓)
 3. Click the **unlock button** (🔓)
-4. The button changes back to **lock** (🔒) and turns gray
+4. The button changes back to **lock** (🔒)
 5. Plugins can now update that field again
 
 ## Common Scenarios
@@ -77,9 +75,9 @@ Each locked field has a "source" indicator that shows you why the value is prote
 
 - ✅ Your custom value is kept
 - ✅ Future plugin scans won't overwrite it
-- ✅ You can still manually edit it anytime
+- ✅ You can still manually edit it anytime after unlocking
 - ✅ Lock persists across plugin runs
-- ✅ Other users can see it's locked (red indicator)
+- ✅ Other users can see it's locked
 
 ## What Happens When You Unlock a Field
 
@@ -92,7 +90,7 @@ Each locked field has a "source" indicator that shows you why the value is prote
 
 | Message | What It Means | What to Do |
 |---------|--------------|-----------|
-| "Field cannot be locked" | You tried to lock a field that doesn't support locking | Only lock the 10 fields listed above |
+| "Field cannot be locked" | You tried to lock a field that doesn't support locking | Only lock the fields listed above |
 | "Device not found" | The device MAC address doesn't exist | Verify the device hasn't been deleted |
 | Lock button doesn't work | Network or permission issue | Refresh the page and try again |
 | Unexpected field changed | Field might have been unlocked | Check if field shows unlock icon (🔓) |
@@ -121,7 +119,7 @@ Each locked field has a "source" indicator that shows you why the value is prote
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 **Lock button not appearing:**
-- Confirm the field is one of the 10 tracked fields (see list above)
+- Confirm the field is one of the tracked fields (see list above)
 - Confirm the device is already saved (new devices don't show lock buttons)
 - Refresh the page
 
@@ -132,10 +130,10 @@ Each locked field has a "source" indicator that shows you why the value is prote
 - Try again in a few seconds
 
 **Field still changes after locking:**
-- Double-check the lock icon shows (red indicator)
+- Double-check the lock icon shows
 - Reload the page—the change might be a display issue
 - Check if you accidentally unlocked it
-- Contact support if it persists
+- pen an issue if it persists
 
 ## For More Information
 

server/scan/session_events.py

@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ def process_scan(db):
 
     # Clear current scan as processed
     # 🐛 CurrentScan DEBUG: comment out below when debugging to keep the CurrentScan table after restarts/scan finishes
-    # db.sql.execute("DELETE FROM CurrentScan")
+    db.sql.execute("DELETE FROM CurrentScan")
 
     # Commit changes
     db.commitDB()

test/authoritative_fields/test_authoritative_handler.py

@@ -15,61 +15,61 @@ class TestCanOverwriteField:
     def test_user_source_prevents_overwrite(self):
         """USER source should prevent any overwrite."""
         assert not can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "USER", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "OldName", "USER", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
         )
 
     def test_locked_source_prevents_overwrite(self):
         """LOCKED source should prevent any overwrite."""
         assert not can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "LOCKED", "ARPSCAN", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "OldName", "LOCKED", "ARPSCAN", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
         )
 
     def test_empty_value_prevents_overwrite(self):
         """Empty/None values should prevent overwrite."""
         assert not can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, ""
+            "devName", "OldName", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, ""
         )
         assert not can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, None
+            "devName", "OldName", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, None
         )
 
     def test_set_always_allows_overwrite(self):
         """SET_ALWAYS should allow overwrite regardless of current source."""
         assert can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "ARPSCAN", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "OldName", "ARPSCAN", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
         )
         assert can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "NEWDEV", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "", "NEWDEV", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
         )
 
     def test_set_empty_allows_overwrite_only_when_empty(self):
         """SET_EMPTY should allow overwrite only if field is empty or NEWDEV."""
         assert can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": ["devName"]}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": ["devName"]}, "NewName"
         )
         assert can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "NEWDEV", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": ["devName"]}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "", "NEWDEV", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": ["devName"]}, "NewName"
         )
         assert not can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "ARPSCAN", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": ["devName"]}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "OldName", "ARPSCAN", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": ["devName"]}, "NewName"
         )
 
     def test_default_behavior_overwrites_empty_fields(self):
         """Without SET_ALWAYS/SET_EMPTY, should overwrite only empty fields."""
         assert can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
         )
         assert can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "NEWDEV", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "", "NEWDEV", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
         )
         assert not can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "ARPSCAN", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
+            "devName", "OldName", "ARPSCAN", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": [], "set_empty": []}, "NewName"
         )
 
     def test_whitespace_value_treated_as_empty(self):
         """Whitespace-only values should be treated as empty."""
         assert not can_overwrite_field(
-            "devName", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, "   "
+            "devName", "OldName", "", "UNIFIAPI", {"set_always": ["devName"], "set_empty": []}, "   "
         )
 
 

test/authoritative_fields/test_device_field_lock.py

@@ -355,6 +355,7 @@ class TestFieldLockIntegration:
         proposed_value = "Plugin Name"
         can_overwrite = can_overwrite_field(
             "devName",
+            device_data.get("devName"),
             device_data.get("devNameSource"),
             plugin_prefix,
             plugin_settings,