Merge branch 'main' of https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX

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

.coderabbit.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+reviews:
+  profile: "chill"
+  estimate_code_review_effort: false
+  auto_review:
+    enabled: true
+  high_level_summary: true
+issue_enrichment:
+  auto_enrich:
+    enabled: false

.devcontainer/Dockerfile

@@ -4,16 +4,16 @@
 # The NetAlertX Dockerfile has 3 stages:
 #
 # Stage 1. Builder - NetAlertX Requires special tools and packages to build our virtual environment, but
-# which are not needed in future stages.  We build the builder and extract the venv for runner to use as 
+# which are not needed in future stages.  We build the builder and extract the venv for runner to use as
 # a base.
 #
 # Stage 2. Runner builds the bare minimum requirements to create an operational NetAlertX. The primary
 # reason for breaking at this stage is it leaves the system in a proper state for devcontainer operation
-# This image also provides a break-out point for uses who wish to execute the anti-pattern of using a 
+# This image also provides a break-out point for uses who wish to execute the anti-pattern of using a
 # docker container as a VM for experimentation and various development patterns.
 #
 # Stage 3. Hardened removes root, sudoers, folders, permissions, and locks the system down into a read-only
-# compatible image. While NetAlertX does require some read-write operations, this image can guarantee the 
+# compatible image. While NetAlertX does require some read-write operations, this image can guarantee the
 # code pushed out by the project is the only code which will run on the system after each container restart.
 # It reduces the chance of system hijacking and operates with all modern security protocols in place as is
 # expected from a security appliance.
@@ -29,13 +29,25 @@ ENV PATH="/opt/venv/bin:$PATH"
 
 # Install build dependencies
 COPY requirements.txt /tmp/requirements.txt
-RUN apk add --no-cache bash shadow python3 python3-dev gcc musl-dev libffi-dev openssl-dev git \
+# hadolint ignore=DL3018
+RUN apk add --no-cache \
+        bash \
+        shadow \
+        python3 \
+        python3-dev \
+        gcc \
+        musl-dev \
+        libffi-dev \
+        openssl-dev \
+        git \
+        rust \
+        cargo \
     && python -m venv /opt/venv
 
-# Create virtual environment owned by root, but readable by everyone else. This makes it easy to copy 
-# into hardened stage without worrying about permissions and keeps image size small. Keeping the commands
-# together makes for a slightly smaller image size.
-RUN pip install -r /tmp/requirements.txt && \
+# Upgrade pip/wheel/setuptools and install Python packages
+# hadolint ignore=DL3013, DL3042
+RUN python -m pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel && \
+    pip install --prefer-binary --no-cache-dir -r /tmp/requirements.txt && \
     chmod -R u-rwx,g-rwx /opt
 
 # second stage is the main runtime stage with just the minimum required to run the application
@@ -43,17 +55,25 @@ RUN pip install -r /tmp/requirements.txt && \
 FROM alpine:3.22 AS runner
 
 ARG INSTALL_DIR=/app
+# Runtime service account (override at build; container user can still be overridden at run time)
+ARG NETALERTX_UID=20211
+ARG NETALERTX_GID=20211
+# Read-only lock owner (separate from service account to avoid UID/GID collisions)
+ARG READONLY_UID=20212
+ARG READONLY_GID=20212
 
 # NetAlertX app directories
 ENV NETALERTX_APP=${INSTALL_DIR}
-ENV NETALERTX_CONFIG=${NETALERTX_APP}/config
+ENV NETALERTX_DATA=/data
+ENV NETALERTX_CONFIG=${NETALERTX_DATA}/config
 ENV NETALERTX_FRONT=${NETALERTX_APP}/front
+ENV NETALERTX_PLUGINS=${NETALERTX_FRONT}/plugins
 ENV NETALERTX_SERVER=${NETALERTX_APP}/server
-ENV NETALERTX_API=${NETALERTX_APP}/api
-ENV NETALERTX_DB=${NETALERTX_APP}/db
+ENV NETALERTX_API=/tmp/api
+ENV NETALERTX_DB=${NETALERTX_DATA}/db
 ENV NETALERTX_DB_FILE=${NETALERTX_DB}/app.db
 ENV NETALERTX_BACK=${NETALERTX_APP}/back
-ENV NETALERTX_LOG=${NETALERTX_APP}/log
+ENV NETALERTX_LOG=/tmp/log
 ENV NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG=${NETALERTX_LOG}/plugins
 ENV NETALERTX_CONFIG_FILE=${NETALERTX_CONFIG}/app.conf
 
@@ -69,7 +89,8 @@ ENV LOG_APP_PHP_ERRORS=${NETALERTX_LOG}/app.php_errors.log
 ENV LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE=${NETALERTX_LOG}/execution_queue.log
 ENV LOG_REPORT_OUTPUT_JSON=${NETALERTX_LOG}/report_output.json
 ENV LOG_STDOUT=${NETALERTX_LOG}/stdout.log
-ENV LOG_CROND=${NETALERTX_LOG}/crond.log
+ENV LOG_CRON=${NETALERTX_LOG}/cron.log
+ENV LOG_NGINX_ERROR=${NETALERTX_LOG}/nginx-error.log
 
 # System Services configuration files
 ENV ENTRYPOINT_CHECKS=/entrypoint.d
@@ -77,48 +98,50 @@ ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES=/services
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_SCRIPTS=${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/scripts
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG=${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/config
 ENV SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/nginx
-ENV SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG_FILE=${SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG}/nginx.conf
-ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG=${SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG}/conf.active
+ENV SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG_TEMPLATE=${SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG}/netalertx.conf.template
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG_CRON=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/cron
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG=/tmp/nginx/active-config
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG_FILE=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG}/nginx.conf
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FOLDER=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/php
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FPM_D=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FOLDER}/php-fpm.d
-ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_CROND=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/crond
-ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN=${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/run
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN=/tmp/run
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN}/tmp
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN}/logs
 ENV PHP_FPM_CONFIG_FILE=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FOLDER}/php-fpm.conf
 ENV READ_ONLY_FOLDERS="${NETALERTX_BACK} ${NETALERTX_FRONT} ${NETALERTX_SERVER} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES} \
                        ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG} ${ENTRYPOINT_CHECKS}"
-ENV READ_WRITE_FOLDERS="${NETALERTX_CONFIG} ${NETALERTX_DB} ${NETALERTX_API} ${NETALERTX_LOG} \
-                       ${NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP} \
-                       ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG}"
+ENV READ_WRITE_FOLDERS="${NETALERTX_DATA} ${NETALERTX_CONFIG} ${NETALERTX_DB} ${NETALERTX_API} \
+                       ${NETALERTX_LOG} ${NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN} \
+                       ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG} \
+                       ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG}"
 
 #Python environment
-ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1 
+ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1
 ENV VIRTUAL_ENV=/opt/venv
 ENV VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN=/opt/venv/bin
-ENV PYTHONPATH=${NETALERTX_APP}:${NETALERTX_SERVER}:${VIRTUAL_ENV}/lib/python3.12/site-packages
-ENV PATH="${SYSTEM_SERVICES}:${VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN}:$PATH" 
+ENV PYTHONPATH=${NETALERTX_APP}:${NETALERTX_SERVER}:${NETALERTX_PLUGINS}:${VIRTUAL_ENV}/lib/python3.12/site-packages
+ENV PATH="${SYSTEM_SERVICES}:${VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN}:$PATH"
 
 # App Environment
 ENV LISTEN_ADDR=0.0.0.0
 ENV PORT=20211
 ENV NETALERTX_DEBUG=0
 ENV VENDORSPATH=/app/back/ieee-oui.txt
-ENV VENDORSPATH_NEWEST=/services/run/tmp/ieee-oui.txt
+ENV VENDORSPATH_NEWEST=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP}/ieee-oui.txt
 ENV ENVIRONMENT=alpine
 ENV READ_ONLY_USER=readonly READ_ONLY_GROUP=readonly
 ENV NETALERTX_USER=netalertx NETALERTX_GROUP=netalertx
-ENV LANG=C.UTF-8 
+ENV LANG=C.UTF-8
 
 
-RUN apk add --no-cache bash mtr libbsd zip lsblk tzdata curl arp-scan iproute2 iproute2-ss nmap \
+RUN apk add --no-cache bash mtr libbsd zip lsblk tzdata curl arp-scan iproute2 iproute2-ss nmap fping \
     nmap-scripts traceroute nbtscan net-tools net-snmp-tools bind-tools awake ca-certificates \
     sqlite php83 php83-fpm php83-cgi php83-curl php83-sqlite3 php83-session python3 envsubst \
-    nginx shadow && \
+    nginx supercronic shadow su-exec && \
     rm -Rf /var/cache/apk/*  && \
     rm -Rf /etc/nginx && \
-    addgroup -g 20211 ${NETALERTX_GROUP} && \
-    adduser -u 20211 -D -h ${NETALERTX_APP} -G ${NETALERTX_GROUP} ${NETALERTX_USER} && \
+    addgroup -g ${NETALERTX_GID} ${NETALERTX_GROUP} && \
+    adduser -u ${NETALERTX_UID} -D -h ${NETALERTX_APP} -G ${NETALERTX_GROUP} ${NETALERTX_USER} && \
     apk del shadow
 
 
@@ -128,77 +151,99 @@ COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} install/production-filesystem/
 COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} --chmod=755 back ${NETALERTX_BACK}
 COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} --chmod=755 front ${NETALERTX_FRONT}
 COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} --chmod=755 server ${NETALERTX_SERVER}
-RUN install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 755 ${NETALERTX_API}  \
-    ${NETALERTX_LOG} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG} && \
+
+# Create required folders with correct ownership and permissions
+RUN install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 700 ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
     sh -c "find ${NETALERTX_APP} -type f \( -name '*.sh' -o -name 'speedtest-cli' \) \
     -exec chmod 750 {} \;"
 
-# Copy the virtualenv from the builder stage
-COPY --from=builder --chown=20212:20212 ${VIRTUAL_ENV} ${VIRTUAL_ENV}
+# Copy version information into the image
+COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} .[V]ERSION ${NETALERTX_APP}/.VERSION
+COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} .[V]ERSION ${NETALERTX_APP}/.VERSION_PREV
+
+# Copy the virtualenv from the builder stage (owned by readonly lock owner)
+COPY --from=builder --chown=${READONLY_UID}:${READONLY_GID} ${VIRTUAL_ENV} ${VIRTUAL_ENV}
 
 
 # Initialize each service with the dockerfiles/init-*.sh scripts, once.
 # This is done after the copy of the venv to ensure the venv is in place
 # although it may be quicker to do it before the copy, it keeps the image
 # layers smaller to do it after.
-RUN apk add libcap && \
-    setcap cap_net_raw+ep /bin/busybox && \
+# hadolint ignore=DL3018
+RUN for vfile in .VERSION .VERSION_PREV; do \
+        if [ ! -f "${NETALERTX_APP}/${vfile}" ]; then \
+            echo "DEVELOPMENT 00000000" > "${NETALERTX_APP}/${vfile}"; \
+        fi; \
+        chown ${READONLY_UID}:${READONLY_GID} "${NETALERTX_APP}/${vfile}"; \
+    done && \
+    apk add --no-cache libcap && \
     setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip /usr/bin/nmap && \
     setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip /usr/bin/arp-scan && \
     setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin,cap_net_bind_service+eip /usr/bin/nbtscan && \
     setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip /usr/bin/traceroute && \
-    setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip $(readlink -f ${VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN}/python) && \
+    setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip "$(readlink -f ${VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN}/python)" && \
     /bin/sh /build/init-nginx.sh && \
     /bin/sh /build/init-php-fpm.sh && \
-    /bin/sh /build/init-crond.sh && \
+    /bin/sh /build/init-cron.sh && \
     /bin/sh /build/init-backend.sh && \
     rm -rf /build && \
     apk del libcap && \
-    date +%s > ${NETALERTX_FRONT}/buildtimestamp.txt
+    date +%s > "${NETALERTX_FRONT}/buildtimestamp.txt"
 
 
-ENTRYPOINT ["/bin/sh","/entrypoint.sh"]
+ENTRYPOINT ["/bin/bash","/entrypoint.sh"]
 
 # Final hardened stage to improve security by setting least possible permissions and removing sudo access.
 # When complete, if the image is compromised, there's not much that can be done with it.
 # This stage is separate from Runner stage so that devcontainer can use the Runner stage.
 FROM runner AS hardened
 
+# Re-declare UID/GID args for this stage
+ARG NETALERTX_UID=20211
+ARG NETALERTX_GID=20211
+ARG READONLY_UID=20212
+ARG READONLY_GID=20212
+
 ENV UMASK=0077
 
 # Create readonly user and group with no shell access.
 # Readonly user marks folders that are created by NetAlertX, but should not be modified.
-# AI may claim this is stupid, but it's actually least possible permissions as 
+# AI may claim this is stupid, but it's actually least possible permissions as
 # read-only user cannot login, cannot sudo, has no write permission, and cannot even
 # read the files it owns. The read-only user is ownership-as-a-lock hardening pattern.
-RUN addgroup -g 20212 ${READ_ONLY_GROUP} && \
-    adduser -u 20212 -G ${READ_ONLY_GROUP} -D -h /app ${READ_ONLY_USER}
+RUN addgroup -g ${READONLY_GID} "${READ_ONLY_GROUP}" && \
+    adduser -u ${READONLY_UID} -G "${READ_ONLY_GROUP}" -D -h /app "${READ_ONLY_USER}"
 
 
 # reduce permissions to minimum necessary for all NetAlertX files and folders
 # Permissions 005 and 004 are not typos, they enable read-only. Everyone can
 # read the read-only files, and nobody can write to them, even the readonly user.
+
+# hadolint ignore=SC2114
 RUN chown -R ${READ_ONLY_USER}:${READ_ONLY_GROUP} ${READ_ONLY_FOLDERS} && \
     chmod -R 004 ${READ_ONLY_FOLDERS} && \
     find ${READ_ONLY_FOLDERS} -type d -exec chmod 005 {} + && \
-    install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 700 ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
-    chown -R ${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
-    chmod -R 600 ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
-    find ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} -type d -exec chmod 700 {} + && \
-    chown ${READ_ONLY_USER}:${READ_ONLY_GROUP} /entrypoint.sh /opt /opt/venv && \
-    chmod 005 /entrypoint.sh ${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/*.sh ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_SCRIPTS}/* ${ENTRYPOINT_CHECKS}/* /app /opt /opt/venv && \
-    for dir in ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS}; do \
-        install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 700 "$dir"; \
-    done && \
+    install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 0777 ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
+    chown ${READ_ONLY_USER}:${READ_ONLY_GROUP} /entrypoint.sh /root-entrypoint.sh /opt /opt/venv && \
+    chmod 005 /entrypoint.sh /root-entrypoint.sh ${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/*.sh ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_SCRIPTS}/* ${ENTRYPOINT_CHECKS}/* /app /opt /opt/venv && \
+    # Do not bake first-run artifacts into the image. If present, Docker volume copy-up
+    # will persist restrictive ownership/modes into fresh named volumes, breaking
+    # arbitrary non-root UID/GID runs.
+    rm -f \
+      "${NETALERTX_CONFIG}/app.conf" \
+      "${NETALERTX_DB_FILE}" \
+      "${NETALERTX_DB_FILE}-shm" \
+      "${NETALERTX_DB_FILE}-wal" || true && \
     apk del apk-tools && \
     rm -Rf /var /etc/sudoers.d/* /etc/shadow /etc/gshadow /etc/sudoers \
     /lib/apk /lib/firmware /lib/modules-load.d /lib/sysctl.d /mnt /home/ /root \
     /srv /media && \
-    sed -i "/^\(${READ_ONLY_USER}\|${NETALERTX_USER}\):/!d" /etc/passwd && \
-    sed -i "/^\(${READ_ONLY_GROUP}\|${NETALERTX_GROUP}\):/!d" /etc/group && \
-    echo -ne '#!/bin/sh\n"$@"\n' > /usr/bin/sudo && chmod +x /usr/bin/sudo
+    # Preserve root and system identities so hardened entrypoint never needs to patch /etc/passwd or /etc/group at runtime.
+    printf '#!/bin/sh\n"$@"\n' > /usr/bin/sudo && chmod +x /usr/bin/sudo
+USER "0"
 
-USER netalertx
+# Call root-entrypoint.sh which drops priviliges to run entrypoint.sh.
+ENTRYPOINT ["/root-entrypoint.sh"]
 
 HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=10s --start-period=60s --retries=3 \
     CMD /services/healthcheck.sh
@@ -211,11 +256,15 @@ HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=10s --start-period=60s --retries=3 \
 #   .devcontainer/scripts/generate-configs.sh
 # The generator appends this stage to produce .devcontainer/Dockerfile.
 # Prefer to place dev-only setup here; use setup.sh only for runtime fixes.
+# Permissions in devcontainer should be of a brutalist nature. They will be
+# Open and wide to avoid permission issues during development allowing max
+# flexibility.
 
+# hadolint ignore=DL3006
 FROM runner AS netalertx-devcontainer
 ENV INSTALL_DIR=/app
 
-ENV PYTHONPATH=/workspaces/NetAlertX/test:/workspaces/NetAlertX/server:/app:/app/server:/opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages:/usr/lib/python3.12/site-packages
+ENV PYTHONPATH=${PYTHONPATH}:/workspaces/NetAlertX/test:/workspaces/NetAlertX/server:/usr/lib/python3.12/site-packages
 ENV PATH=/services:${PATH}
 ENV PHP_INI_SCAN_DIR=/services/config/php/conf.d:/etc/php83/conf.d
 ENV LISTEN_ADDR=0.0.0.0
@@ -225,18 +274,39 @@ ENV PYDEVD_DISABLE_FILE_VALIDATION=1
 COPY .devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-overlay/ /
 USER root
 # Install common tools, create user, and set up sudo
+
+# Ensure entrypoint scripts stay executable in the devcontainer (avoids 126 errors)
+RUN chmod +x /entrypoint.sh /root-entrypoint.sh /entrypoint.d/*.sh && \
+    chmod +x /entrypoint.d/35-apply-conf-override.sh
+
 RUN apk add --no-cache git nano vim jq php83-pecl-xdebug py3-pip nodejs sudo gpgconf pytest \
-    pytest-cov fish shfmt github-cli py3-yaml py3-docker-py docker-cli docker-cli-buildx \
-    docker-cli-compose
+    pytest-cov zsh alpine-zsh-config shfmt github-cli py3-yaml py3-docker-py docker-cli docker-cli-buildx \
+    docker-cli-compose shellcheck py3-psutil chromium chromium-chromedriver
+
+# Install hadolint (Dockerfile linter)
+RUN curl -L https://github.com/hadolint/hadolint/releases/latest/download/hadolint-Linux-x86_64 -o /usr/local/bin/hadolint && \
+    chmod +x /usr/local/bin/hadolint
 
 RUN install -d -o netalertx -g netalertx -m 755 /services/php/modules && \
     cp -a /usr/lib/php83/modules/. /services/php/modules/ && \
     echo "${NETALERTX_USER} ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL" >> /etc/sudoers
-RUN mkdir /workspaces && \
-    install -d -o netalertx -g netalertx -m 777 /services/run/logs && \
-    install -d -o netalertx -g netalertx -m 777 /app/run/tmp/client_body && \
-    sed -i -e 's|:/app:|:/workspaces:|' /etc/passwd && \
+ENV SHELL=/bin/zsh
+
+RUN mkdir -p /workspaces && \
+    install -d -m 777 /data /data/config /data/db && \
+    install -d -m 777 /tmp/log /tmp/log/plugins /tmp/api /tmp/run /tmp/nginx && \
+    install -d -m 777 /tmp/nginx/active-config /tmp/nginx/client_body /tmp/nginx/config && \
+    install -d -m 777 /tmp/nginx/fastcgi /tmp/nginx/proxy /tmp/nginx/scgi /tmp/nginx/uwsgi && \
+    install -d -m 777 /tmp/run/tmp /tmp/run/logs && \
+    chmod 777 /workspaces && \
+    chown -R netalertx:netalertx /data && \
+    chmod 666 /data/config/app.conf /data/db/app.db && \
+    chmod 1777 /tmp && \
+    install -d -o root -g root -m 1777 /tmp/.X11-unix && \
+    mkdir -p /home/netalertx && \
+    chown netalertx:netalertx /home/netalertx && \
+    sed -i -e 's#/app:#/workspaces:#' /etc/passwd && \
     find /opt/venv -type d -exec chmod o+rwx {} \;
-    
+
 USER netalertx
 ENTRYPOINT ["/bin/sh","-c","sleep infinity"]

.devcontainer/NetAlertX.code-workspace

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+{
+	"folders": [
+		{
+			"name": "NetAlertX Source",
+			"path": "/workspaces/NetAlertX"
+		},
+		{
+			"name": "💾 NetAlertX Data",
+			"path": "/data"
+		},
+		{
+			"name": "🔍 Active NetAlertX log",
+			"path": "/tmp/log"
+		},
+		{
+			"name": "🌐 Active NetAlertX nginx",
+			"path": "/tmp/nginx"
+		},
+		{
+			"name": "📊 Active NetAlertX api",
+			"path": "/tmp/api"
+		},
+		{
+			"name": "⚙️ Active NetAlertX run",
+			"path": "/tmp/run"
+		}
+	],
+	"settings": {
+		"terminal.integrated.suggest.enabled": true,
+		"terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.linux": "zsh",
+		"terminal.integrated.profiles.linux": {
+			"zsh": {
+				"path": "/usr/bin/fish"
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}

.devcontainer/README.md

@@ -19,6 +19,17 @@ Common workflows (F1->Tasks: Run Task)
   - Backend (GraphQL/Flask): `.devcontainer/scripts/restart-backend.sh` starts it under debugpy and logs to `/app/log/app.log`
   - Frontend (nginx + PHP-FPM): Started via setup.sh; can be restarted by the task "Start Frontend (nginx and PHP-FPM)".
 
+Production Container Evaulation
+1. F1 → Tasks: Shutdown services ([Dev Container] Stop Frontend & Backend Services)
+2. F1 → Tasks: Docker system and build prune ([Any] Docker system and build Prune)
+3. F1 → Remote: Close Unused Forwarded Ports (VS Code command)
+4. F1 → Tasks: Build & Launch Production (Build & Launch Prodcution Docker 
+5. visit http://localhost:20211
+
+Unit tests
+1. F1 → Tasks: Rebuild test container ([Any] Build Unit Test Docker image)
+2. F1 → Test: Run all tests
+
 Testing
 - pytest is installed via Alpine packages (py3-pytest, py3-pytest-cov).
 - PYTHONPATH includes workspace and venv site-packages so tests can import `server/*` modules and third-party libs.

.devcontainer/WORKSPACE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+# NetAlertX Multi-Folder Workspace
+
+This repository uses a multi-folder workspace configuration to provide easy access to runtime directories.
+
+## Opening the Multi-Folder Workspace
+
+After the devcontainer builds, open the workspace file to access all folders:
+
+1. **File** → **Open Workspace from File**
+2. Select `NetAlertX.code-workspace`
+
+Or use Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P):
+- Type: `Workspaces: Open Workspace from File`
+- Select `NetAlertX.code-workspace`
+
+## Workspace Folders
+
+The workspace includes:
+- **NetAlertX** - Main source code
+- **/tmp** - Runtime temporary files
+- **/tmp/api** - API response cache (JSON files)
+- **/tmp/log** - Application and plugin logs
+
+## Testing Configuration
+
+Pytest is configured to only discover tests in the main `test/` directory, not in `/tmp` folders.

.devcontainer/devcontainer.json

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
   "name": "NetAlertX DevContainer",
   "remoteUser": "netalertx",
   "workspaceFolder": "/workspaces/NetAlertX",
+  "workspaceMount": "source=${localWorkspaceFolder},target=/workspaces/NetAlertX,type=bind,consistency=cached",
+  "onCreateCommand": "mkdir -p /tmp/api /tmp/log",
   "build": {
     "dockerfile": "./Dockerfile", // Dockerfile generated by script
     "context": "../", // Context is the root of the repository
@@ -10,7 +12,8 @@
   "capAdd": [
     "SYS_ADMIN", // For mounting ramdisks
     "NET_ADMIN", // For network interface configuration
-    "NET_RAW" // For raw packet manipulation
+    "NET_RAW", // For raw packet manipulation
+    "NET_BIND_SERVICE" // For privileged port binding (e.g., UDP 137)
   ],
   "runArgs": [
     "--security-opt",
@@ -23,7 +26,7 @@
     // even within this container and connect to them as needed.
     // "--network=host",
   ],
-  "mounts": [ 
+  "mounts": [
     "source=/var/run/docker.sock,target=/var/run/docker.sock,type=bind" //used for testing various conditions in docker
   ],
   // ATTENTION: If running with --network=host, COMMENT `forwardPorts` OR ELSE THERE WILL BE NO WEBUI!
@@ -44,11 +47,12 @@
   },
 
   "postCreateCommand": {
-      "Install Pip Requirements": "/opt/venv/bin/pip3 install pytest docker debugpy"
+      "Install Pip Requirements": "/opt/venv/bin/pip3 install pytest docker debugpy selenium",
+      "Workspace Instructions": "printf '\n\n<> DevContainer Ready! Starting Services...\n\n📁 To access /tmp folders in the workspace:\n   File → Open Workspace from File → NetAlertX.code-workspace\n\n📖 See .devcontainer/WORKSPACE.md for details\n\n'"
   },
   "postStartCommand": {
       "Start Environment":"${containerWorkspaceFolder}/.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh",
-      "Build test-container":"echo building netalertx-test container in background. check /tmp/build.log for progress. && setsid docker buildx build -t netalertx-test . > /tmp/build.log 2>&1 &"
+      "Build test-container":"echo To speed up tests, building test container in background... && setsid docker buildx build -t netalertx-test . > /tmp/build.log 2>&1 && echo '🧪 Unit Test Docker image built: netalertx-test' &"
   },
   "customizations": {
     "vscode": {
@@ -70,15 +74,27 @@
         "esbenp.prettier-vscode",
         "eamodio.gitlens",
         "alexcvzz.vscode-sqlite",
-        "yzhang.markdown-all-in-one",
-        "mkhl.shfmt"
+        "mkhl.shfmt",
+        "charliermarsh.ruff",
+        "ms-python.flake8",
+        "exiasr.hadolint",
+        "timonwong.shellcheck"
       ],
       "settings": {
         "terminal.integrated.cwd": "${containerWorkspaceFolder}",
+        "terminal.integrated.profiles.linux": {
+          "zsh": {
+            "path": "/bin/zsh",
+            "args": ["-l"]
+          }
+        },
+        "terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.linux": "zsh",
+
         // Python testing configuration
         "python.testing.pytestEnabled": true,
         "python.testing.unittestEnabled": false,
         "python.testing.pytestArgs": ["test"],
+        "python.testing.cwd": "${containerWorkspaceFolder}",
         // Make sure we discover tests and import server correctly
         "python.analysis.extraPaths": [
           "/workspaces/NetAlertX",

.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile

@@ -3,11 +3,15 @@
 #   .devcontainer/scripts/generate-configs.sh
 # The generator appends this stage to produce .devcontainer/Dockerfile.
 # Prefer to place dev-only setup here; use setup.sh only for runtime fixes.
+# Permissions in devcontainer should be of a brutalist nature. They will be
+# Open and wide to avoid permission issues during development allowing max
+# flexibility.
 
+# hadolint ignore=DL3006
 FROM runner AS netalertx-devcontainer
 ENV INSTALL_DIR=/app
 
-ENV PYTHONPATH=/workspaces/NetAlertX/test:/workspaces/NetAlertX/server:/app:/app/server:/opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages:/usr/lib/python3.12/site-packages
+ENV PYTHONPATH=${PYTHONPATH}:/workspaces/NetAlertX/test:/workspaces/NetAlertX/server:/usr/lib/python3.12/site-packages
 ENV PATH=/services:${PATH}
 ENV PHP_INI_SCAN_DIR=/services/config/php/conf.d:/etc/php83/conf.d
 ENV LISTEN_ADDR=0.0.0.0
@@ -17,18 +21,39 @@ ENV PYDEVD_DISABLE_FILE_VALIDATION=1
 COPY .devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-overlay/ /
 USER root
 # Install common tools, create user, and set up sudo
+
+# Ensure entrypoint scripts stay executable in the devcontainer (avoids 126 errors)
+RUN chmod +x /entrypoint.sh /root-entrypoint.sh /entrypoint.d/*.sh && \
+    chmod +x /entrypoint.d/35-apply-conf-override.sh
+
 RUN apk add --no-cache git nano vim jq php83-pecl-xdebug py3-pip nodejs sudo gpgconf pytest \
-    pytest-cov fish shfmt github-cli py3-yaml py3-docker-py docker-cli docker-cli-buildx \
-    docker-cli-compose
+    pytest-cov zsh alpine-zsh-config shfmt github-cli py3-yaml py3-docker-py docker-cli docker-cli-buildx \
+    docker-cli-compose shellcheck py3-psutil chromium chromium-chromedriver
+
+# Install hadolint (Dockerfile linter)
+RUN curl -L https://github.com/hadolint/hadolint/releases/latest/download/hadolint-Linux-x86_64 -o /usr/local/bin/hadolint && \
+    chmod +x /usr/local/bin/hadolint
 
 RUN install -d -o netalertx -g netalertx -m 755 /services/php/modules && \
     cp -a /usr/lib/php83/modules/. /services/php/modules/ && \
     echo "${NETALERTX_USER} ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL" >> /etc/sudoers
-RUN mkdir /workspaces && \
-    install -d -o netalertx -g netalertx -m 777 /services/run/logs && \
-    install -d -o netalertx -g netalertx -m 777 /app/run/tmp/client_body && \
-    sed -i -e 's|:/app:|:/workspaces:|' /etc/passwd && \
+ENV SHELL=/bin/zsh
+
+RUN mkdir -p /workspaces && \
+    install -d -m 777 /data /data/config /data/db && \
+    install -d -m 777 /tmp/log /tmp/log/plugins /tmp/api /tmp/run /tmp/nginx && \
+    install -d -m 777 /tmp/nginx/active-config /tmp/nginx/client_body /tmp/nginx/config && \
+    install -d -m 777 /tmp/nginx/fastcgi /tmp/nginx/proxy /tmp/nginx/scgi /tmp/nginx/uwsgi && \
+    install -d -m 777 /tmp/run/tmp /tmp/run/logs && \
+    chmod 777 /workspaces && \
+    chown -R netalertx:netalertx /data && \
+    chmod 666 /data/config/app.conf /data/db/app.db && \
+    chmod 1777 /tmp && \
+    install -d -o root -g root -m 1777 /tmp/.X11-unix && \
+    mkdir -p /home/netalertx && \
+    chown netalertx:netalertx /home/netalertx && \
+    sed -i -e 's#/app:#/workspaces:#' /etc/passwd && \
     find /opt/venv -type d -exec chmod o+rwx {} \;
-    
+
 USER netalertx
 ENTRYPOINT ["/bin/sh","-c","sleep infinity"]

.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-overlay/services/config/nginx/netalertx.conf.template

@@ -1,118 +0,0 @@
-# DO NOT MODIFY THIS FILE DIRECTLY. IT IS AUTO-GENERATED BY .devcontainer/scripts/generate-configs.sh
-# Generated from: install/production-filesystem/services/config/nginx/netalertx.conf.template
-
-# Set number of worker processes automatically based on number of CPU cores.
-worker_processes auto;
-
-# Enables the use of JIT for regular expressions to speed-up their processing.
-pcre_jit on;
-
-# Configures default error logger.
-error_log /app/log/nginx-error.log warn;
-
-events {
-	# The maximum number of simultaneous connections that can be opened by
-	# a worker process.
-	worker_connections 1024;
-}
-
-http {
-
-	# Mapping of temp paths for various nginx modules.
-    client_body_temp_path /services/run/tmp/client_body;
-    proxy_temp_path /services/run/tmp/proxy;
-	fastcgi_temp_path /services/run/tmp/fastcgi;
-	uwsgi_temp_path /services/run/tmp/uwsgi;
-	scgi_temp_path /services/run/tmp/scgi;
-	
-	# Includes mapping of file name extensions to MIME types of responses
-	# and defines the default type.
-	include /services/config/nginx/mime.types;
-	default_type application/octet-stream;
-
-	# Name servers used to resolve names of upstream servers into addresses.
-	# It's also needed when using tcpsocket and udpsocket in Lua modules.
-	#resolver 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1 [2606:4700:4700::1111] [2606:4700:4700::1001];
-
-	# Don't tell nginx version to the clients. Default is 'on'.
-	server_tokens off;
-
-	# Specifies the maximum accepted body size of a client request, as
-	# indicated by the request header Content-Length. If the stated content
-	# length is greater than this size, then the client receives the HTTP
-	# error code 413. Set to 0 to disable. Default is '1m'.
-	client_max_body_size 1m;
-
-	# Sendfile copies data between one FD and other from within the kernel,
-	# which is more efficient than read() + write(). Default is off.
-	sendfile on;
-
-	# Causes nginx to attempt to send its HTTP response head in one packet,
-	# instead of using partial frames. Default is 'off'.
-	tcp_nopush on;
-
-
-	# Enables the specified protocols. Default is TLSv1 TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2.
-	# TIP: If you're not obligated to support ancient clients, remove TLSv1.1.
-	ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;
-
-	# Path of the file with Diffie-Hellman parameters for EDH ciphers.
-	# TIP: Generate with: `openssl dhparam -out /etc/ssl/nginx/dh2048.pem 2048`
-	#ssl_dhparam /etc/ssl/nginx/dh2048.pem;
-
-	# Specifies that our cipher suits should be preferred over client ciphers.
-	# Default is 'off'.
-	ssl_prefer_server_ciphers on;
-
-	# Enables a shared SSL cache with size that can hold around 8000 sessions.
-	# Default is 'none'.
-	ssl_session_cache shared:SSL:2m;
-
-	# Specifies a time during which a client may reuse the session parameters.
-	# Default is '5m'.
-	ssl_session_timeout 1h;
-
-	# Disable TLS session tickets (they are insecure). Default is 'on'.
-	ssl_session_tickets off;
-
-
-	# Enable gzipping of responses.
-	gzip on;
-
-	# Set the Vary HTTP header as defined in the RFC 2616. Default is 'off'.
-	gzip_vary on;
-
-
-    # Specifies the main log format.
-    log_format main '$remote_addr - $remote_user [$time_local] "$request" '
-	    '$status $body_bytes_sent "$http_referer" '
-	    '"$http_user_agent" "$http_x_forwarded_for"';
-
-	# Sets the path, format, and configuration for a buffered log write.
-	access_log /app/log/nginx-access.log main;
-
-
-	# Virtual host config
-    server {
-        listen 0.0.0.0:20211 default_server;
-		large_client_header_buffers 4 16k;
-        root /app/front;
-        index index.php;
-        add_header X-Forwarded-Prefix "/app" always;
-
-
-        location ~* \.php$ {
-            # Set Cache-Control header to prevent caching on the first load
-            add_header Cache-Control "no-store";
-            fastcgi_pass unix:/services/run/php.sock;
-            include /services/config/nginx/fastcgi_params;
-			fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;
-			fastcgi_param SCRIPT_NAME $fastcgi_script_name;
-
-            fastcgi_param PHP_VALUE "xdebug.remote_enable=1";
-            fastcgi_connect_timeout 75;
-            fastcgi_send_timeout 600;
-            fastcgi_read_timeout 600;
-        }
-    }
-}

.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-overlay/workspaces/.zshrc

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+# NetAlertX devcontainer zsh configuration
+# Keep this lightweight and deterministic so shells behave consistently.
+
+export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
+export EDITOR=vim
+export SHELL=/bin/zsh
+
+# Start inside the workspace if it exists
+if [ -d "/workspaces/NetAlertX" ]; then
+  cd /workspaces/NetAlertX
+fi
+
+# Enable basic completion and prompt helpers
+autoload -Uz compinit promptinit colors
+colors
+compinit -u
+promptinit
+
+# Friendly prompt with virtualenv awareness
+setopt PROMPT_SUBST
+
+_venv_segment() {
+  if [ -n "$VIRTUAL_ENV" ]; then
+    printf '(%s) ' "${VIRTUAL_ENV:t}"
+  fi
+}
+
+PROMPT='%F{green}$(_venv_segment)%f%F{cyan}%n@%m%f %F{yellow}%~%f %# '
+RPROMPT='%F{magenta}$(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD 2>/dev/null)%f'
+
+# Sensible defaults
+setopt autocd
+setopt correct
+setopt extendedglob
+HISTFILE="$HOME/.zsh_history"
+HISTSIZE=5000
+SAVEHIST=5000
+
+alias ll='ls -alF'
+alias la='ls -A'
+alias gs='git status -sb'
+alias gp='git pull --ff-only'
+
+# Ensure pyenv/virtualenv activate hooks adjust the prompt cleanly
+if [ -f "$HOME/.zshrc.local" ]; then
+  source "$HOME/.zshrc.local"
+fi

.devcontainer/scripts/confirm-docker-prune.sh

@@ -1,7 +1,11 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 set -euo pipefail
 
-read -r -p "Are you sure you want to destroy your host docker containers and images? Type YES to continue: " reply
+if [[ -n "${CONFIRM_PRUNE:-}" && "${CONFIRM_PRUNE}" == "YES" ]]; then
+  reply="YES"
+else
+  read -r -p "Are you sure you want to destroy your host docker containers and images? Type YES to continue: " reply
+fi
 
 if [[ "${reply}" == "YES" ]]; then
   docker system prune -af

.devcontainer/scripts/generate-configs.sh

@@ -7,56 +7,28 @@
 # the final .devcontainer/Dockerfile used by the devcontainer.
 
 echo "Generating .devcontainer/Dockerfile"
-SCRIPT_DIR="$(CDPATH= cd -- "$(dirname -- "$0")" && pwd)"
+SCRIPT_PATH=$(set -- "$0"; dirname -- "$1")
+SCRIPT_DIR=$(cd "$SCRIPT_PATH" && pwd -P)
 DEVCONTAINER_DIR="${SCRIPT_DIR%/scripts}"
 ROOT_DIR="${DEVCONTAINER_DIR%/.devcontainer}"
 
 OUT_FILE="${DEVCONTAINER_DIR}/Dockerfile"
 
-echo "Adding base Dockerfile from $ROOT_DIR..." 
+echo "Adding base Dockerfile from $ROOT_DIR and merging to devcontainer-Dockerfile" 
+{
 
-echo "# DO NOT MODIFY THIS FILE DIRECTLY. IT IS AUTO-GENERATED BY .devcontainer/scripts/generate-configs.sh" > "$OUT_FILE"
-echo "" >> "$OUT_FILE"
-echo "# ---/Dockerfile---" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+echo "# DO NOT MODIFY THIS FILE DIRECTLY. IT IS AUTO-GENERATED BY .devcontainer/scripts/generate-configs.sh"
+echo ""
+echo "# ---/Dockerfile---" 
 
-cat "${ROOT_DIR}/Dockerfile" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+cat "${ROOT_DIR}/Dockerfile" 
 
-echo "" >> "$OUT_FILE"
-echo "# ---/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile---" >> "$OUT_FILE"
-echo "" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+echo ""
+echo "# ---/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile---"
+echo ""
+cat "${DEVCONTAINER_DIR}/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile"
+} > "$OUT_FILE"
 
-echo "Adding devcontainer-Dockerfile from $DEVCONTAINER_DIR/resources..."
-cat "${DEVCONTAINER_DIR}/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile" >> "$OUT_FILE"
-
-echo "Generated $OUT_FILE using root dir $ROOT_DIR" >&2
-
-# Generate devcontainer nginx config from production template
-echo "Generating devcontainer nginx config"
-NGINX_TEMPLATE="${ROOT_DIR}/install/production-filesystem/services/config/nginx/netalertx.conf.template"
-NGINX_OUT="${DEVCONTAINER_DIR}/resources/devcontainer-overlay/services/config/nginx/netalertx.conf.template"
-
-# Create output directory if it doesn't exist
-mkdir -p "$(dirname "$NGINX_OUT")"
-
-# Start with header comment
-cat > "$NGINX_OUT" << 'EOF'
-# DO NOT MODIFY THIS FILE DIRECTLY. IT IS AUTO-GENERATED BY .devcontainer/scripts/generate-configs.sh
-# Generated from: install/production-filesystem/services/config/nginx/netalertx.conf.template
-
-EOF
-
-# Process the template: replace listen directive and inject Xdebug params
-sed 's/${LISTEN_ADDR}:${PORT}/0.0.0.0:20211/g' "$NGINX_TEMPLATE" | \
-awk '
-/fastcgi_param SCRIPT_NAME \$fastcgi_script_name;/ {
-    print $0
-	print ""
-    print "            fastcgi_param PHP_VALUE \"xdebug.remote_enable=1\";"
-    next
-}
-{ print }
-' >> "$NGINX_OUT"
-
-echo "Generated $NGINX_OUT from $NGINX_TEMPLATE" >&2
+echo "Generated $OUT_FILE using root dir $ROOT_DIR"
 
 echo "Done."

.devcontainer/scripts/load-devices.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+set -euo pipefail
+
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
+REPO_ROOT="$(cd "${SCRIPT_DIR}/../.." && pwd)"
+if [ -n "${CSV_PATH:-}" ]; then
+  : # user provided CSV_PATH
+else
+  # Portable mktemp fallback: try GNU coreutils first, then busybox-style
+  if mktemp --version >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    CSV_PATH="$(mktemp --tmpdir netalertx-devices-XXXXXX.csv 2>/dev/null || mktemp /tmp/netalertx-devices-XXXXXX.csv)"
+  else
+    CSV_PATH="$(mktemp -t netalertx-devices.XXXXXX 2>/dev/null || mktemp /tmp/netalertx-devices-XXXXXX.csv)"
+  fi
+fi
+DEVICE_COUNT="${DEVICE_COUNT:-255}"
+SEED="${SEED:-20211}"
+NETWORK_CIDR="${NETWORK_CIDR:-192.168.50.0/22}"
+DB_DIR="${NETALERTX_DB:-/data/db}"
+DB_FILE="${DB_DIR%/}/app.db"
+
+# Ensure we are inside the devcontainer
+"${SCRIPT_DIR}/isDevContainer.sh" >/dev/null
+
+if [ ! -f "${DB_FILE}" ]; then
+  echo "[load-devices] Database not found at ${DB_FILE}. Is the devcontainer initialized?" >&2
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+if ! command -v sqlite3 >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+  echo "[load-devices] sqlite3 is required but not installed." >&2
+  exit 1
+fi
+if ! command -v python3 >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+  echo "[load-devices] python3 is required but not installed." >&2
+  exit 1
+fi
+if ! command -v curl >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+  echo "[load-devices] curl is required but not installed." >&2
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+# Generate synthetic device inventory CSV
+python3 "${REPO_ROOT}/scripts/generate-device-inventory.py" \
+  --output "${CSV_PATH}" \
+  --devices "${DEVICE_COUNT}" \
+  --seed "${SEED}" \
+  --network "${NETWORK_CIDR}" >/dev/null
+
+echo "[load-devices] CSV generated at ${CSV_PATH} (devices=${DEVICE_COUNT}, seed=${SEED})"
+
+API_TOKEN="$(sqlite3 "${DB_FILE}" "SELECT setValue FROM Settings WHERE setKey='API_TOKEN';")"
+GRAPHQL_PORT="$(sqlite3 "${DB_FILE}" "SELECT setValue FROM Settings WHERE setKey='GRAPHQL_PORT';")"
+
+if [ -z "${API_TOKEN}" ] || [ -z "${GRAPHQL_PORT}" ]; then
+  echo "[load-devices] Failed to read API_TOKEN or GRAPHQL_PORT from ${DB_FILE}" >&2
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+IMPORT_URL="http://localhost:${GRAPHQL_PORT}/devices/import"
+
+HTTP_CODE=$(curl -sS -o /tmp/load-devices-response.json -w "%{http_code}" \
+  -X POST "${IMPORT_URL}" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer ${API_TOKEN}" \
+  -F "file=@${CSV_PATH}")
+
+if [ "${HTTP_CODE}" != "200" ]; then
+  echo "[load-devices] Import failed with HTTP ${HTTP_CODE}. Response:" >&2
+  cat /tmp/load-devices-response.json >&2
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+# Fetch totals for a quick sanity check
+TOTALS=$(curl -sS -H "Authorization: Bearer ${API_TOKEN}" "http://localhost:${GRAPHQL_PORT}/devices/totals" || true)
+
+echo "[load-devices] Import succeeded (HTTP ${HTTP_CODE})."
+echo "[load-devices] Devices totals: ${TOTALS}"
+echo "[load-devices] Done. CSV kept at ${CSV_PATH}"

.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh

@@ -1,184 +1,105 @@
 #!/bin/bash
-# Runtime setup for devcontainer (executed after container starts).
-# Prefer building setup into resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile when possible.
-# Use this script for runtime-only adjustments (permissions, sockets, ownership,
-# and services managed without init) that are difficult at build time.
-id
-
-# Define variables (paths, ports, environment)
-
-export APP_DIR="/app"
-export APP_COMMAND="/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts/restart-backend.sh"
-export PHP_FPM_BIN="/usr/sbin/php-fpm83"
-export CROND_BIN="/usr/sbin/crond -f"
+# NetAlertX Devcontainer Setup Script
+#
+# This script forcefully resets all runtime state for a single-user devcontainer.
+# It is intentionally idempotent: every run wipes and recreates all relevant folders,
+# symlinks, and files, so the environment is always fresh and predictable.
+#
+# - No conditional logic: everything is (re)created, overwritten, or reset unconditionally.
+# - No security hardening: this is for disposable, local dev use only.
+# - No checks for existing files, mounts, or processes—just do the work.
+#
+# If you add new runtime files or folders, add them to the creation/reset section below.
+#
+# Do not add if-then logic or error handling for missing/existing files. Simplicity is the goal.
 
 
-export ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL=false
-export INSTALL_DIR=/app
-export LOGS_LOCATION=/app/logs
-export CONF_FILE="app.conf"
-export DB_FILE="app.db"
-export FULL_FILEDB_PATH="${INSTALL_DIR}/db/${DB_FILE}"
-export OUI_FILE="/usr/share/arp-scan/ieee-oui.txt" # Define the path to ieee-oui.txt and ieee-iab.txt
-export TZ=Europe/Paris
-export PORT=20211
-export SOURCE_DIR="/workspaces/NetAlertX"
+SOURCE_DIR=${SOURCE_DIR:-/workspaces/NetAlertX}
+PY_SITE_PACKAGES="${VIRTUAL_ENV:-/opt/venv}/lib/python3.12/site-packages"
+
+LOG_FILES=(
+  LOG_APP
+  LOG_APP_FRONT
+  LOG_STDOUT
+  LOG_STDERR
+  LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE
+  LOG_APP_PHP_ERRORS
+  LOG_IP_CHANGES
+  LOG_CRON
+  LOG_REPORT_OUTPUT_TXT
+  LOG_REPORT_OUTPUT_HTML
+  LOG_REPORT_OUTPUT_JSON
+  LOG_DB_IS_LOCKED
+  LOG_NGINX_ERROR
+)
+
+sudo chmod 666 /var/run/docker.sock 2>/dev/null || true
+sudo chown "$(id -u)":"$(id -g)" /workspaces
+sudo chmod 755 /workspaces
+
+killall php-fpm83 nginx crond python3 2>/dev/null || true
+
+# Mount ramdisks for volatile data
+sudo mount -t tmpfs -o size=100m,mode=0777 tmpfs /tmp/log 2>/dev/null || true
+sudo mount -t tmpfs -o size=50m,mode=0777 tmpfs /tmp/api 2>/dev/null || true
+sudo mount -t tmpfs -o size=50m,mode=0777 tmpfs /tmp/run 2>/dev/null || true
+sudo mount -t tmpfs -o size=50m,mode=0777 tmpfs /tmp/nginx 2>/dev/null || true
+
+sudo chmod 777 /tmp/log /tmp/api /tmp/run /tmp/nginx
+
+# Create critical subdirectories immediately after tmpfs mount
+sudo install -d -m 777 /tmp/run/tmp
+sudo install -d -m 777 /tmp/log/plugins
 
 
-ensure_docker_socket_access() {
-  local socket="/var/run/docker.sock"
-  if [ ! -S "${socket}" ]; then
-    echo "docker socket not present; skipping docker group configuration"
-    return
-  fi
+sudo rm -rf /entrypoint.d
+sudo ln -s "${SOURCE_DIR}/install/production-filesystem/entrypoint.d" /entrypoint.d
 
-  local sock_gid
-  sock_gid=$(stat -c '%g' "${socket}" 2>/dev/null || true)
-  if [ -z "${sock_gid}" ]; then
-    echo "unable to determine docker socket gid; skipping docker group configuration"
-    return
-  fi
+sudo rm -rf "${NETALERTX_APP}"
+sudo ln -s "${SOURCE_DIR}/" "${NETALERTX_APP}"
 
-  local group_entry=""
-  if command -v getent >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-    group_entry=$(getent group "${sock_gid}" 2>/dev/null || true)
-  else
-    group_entry=$(grep -E ":${sock_gid}:" /etc/group 2>/dev/null || true)
-  fi
+for dir in "${NETALERTX_DATA}" "${NETALERTX_CONFIG}" "${NETALERTX_DB}"; do
+  sudo install -d -m 777 "${dir}"
+done
 
-  local group_name=""
-  if [ -n "${group_entry}" ]; then
-    group_name=$(echo "${group_entry}" | cut -d: -f1)
-  else
-    group_name="docker-host"
-    sudo addgroup -g "${sock_gid}" "${group_name}" 2>/dev/null || group_name=$(grep -E ":${sock_gid}:" /etc/group | head -n1 | cut -d: -f1)
-  fi
-
-  if [ -z "${group_name}" ]; then
-    echo "failed to resolve group for docker socket gid ${sock_gid}; skipping docker group configuration"
-    return
-  fi
-
-  if ! id -nG netalertx | tr ' ' '\n' | grep -qx "${group_name}"; then
-    sudo addgroup netalertx "${group_name}" 2>/dev/null || true
-  fi
-}
+for dir in \
+  "${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG}" \
+  "${SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG}" \
+  "${NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG}" \
+  "${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP}" \
+  "/tmp/nginx/client_body" \
+  "/tmp/nginx/proxy" \
+  "/tmp/nginx/fastcgi" \
+  "/tmp/nginx/uwsgi" \
+  "/tmp/nginx/scgi"; do
+  sudo install -d -m 777 "${dir}"
+done
 
 
-main() {
-    echo "=== NetAlertX Development Container Setup ==="
-    killall php-fpm83 nginx crond python3 2>/dev/null
-    sleep 1
-    echo "Setting up ${SOURCE_DIR}..."
-    ensure_docker_socket_access
-    sudo chown $(id -u):$(id -g) /workspaces
-    sudo chmod 755 /workspaces
-    configure_source
-    
-    echo "--- Starting Development Services ---"
-    configure_php
+for var in "${LOG_FILES[@]}"; do
+  path=${!var}
+  dir=$(dirname "${path}")
+  sudo install -d -m 777 "${dir}"
+  touch "${path}"
+done
 
+printf '0\n' | sudo tee "${LOG_DB_IS_LOCKED}" >/dev/null
+sudo chmod 777 "${LOG_DB_IS_LOCKED}"
 
-    start_services
-}
+sudo pkill -f python3 2>/dev/null || true
 
-isRamDisk() {
-  if [ -z "$1" ] || [ ! -d "$1" ]; then
-    echo "Usage: isRamDisk <directory>" >&2
-    return 2
-  fi
+sudo chmod -R 777 "${PY_SITE_PACKAGES}" "${NETALERTX_DATA}" 2>/dev/null || true
 
-  local fstype
-  fstype=$(df -T "$1" | awk 'NR==2 {print $2}')
+sudo chown -R "${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP}" "${NETALERTX_APP}"
+date +%s | sudo tee "${NETALERTX_FRONT}/buildtimestamp.txt" >/dev/null
 
-  if [ "$fstype" = "tmpfs" ] || [ "$fstype" = "ramfs" ]; then
-    return 0 # Success (is a ramdisk)
-  else
-    return 1 # Failure (is not a ramdisk)
-  fi
-}
+sudo chmod 755 "${NETALERTX_APP}"
 
-# Setup source directory
-configure_source() {
-    echo "[1/4] Configuring System..."
-    echo "      -> Setting up /services permissions"
-    sudo chown -R netalertx /services
-
-    echo "[2/4] Configuring Source..."
-    echo "      -> Cleaning up previous instances"
-
-    test -e ${NETALERTX_LOG} && sudo umount "${NETALERTX_LOG}" 2>/dev/null || true
-    test -e ${NETALERTX_API} && sudo umount "${NETALERTX_API}" 2>/dev/null || true
-    test -e ${NETALERTX_APP} && sudo rm -Rf ${NETALERTX_APP}/
-
-    echo "      -> Linking source to ${NETALERTX_APP}"
-    sudo ln -s ${SOURCE_DIR}/ ${NETALERTX_APP}
-
-    echo "      -> Mounting ramdisks for /log and /api"
-    mkdir -p ${NETALERTX_LOG} ${NETALERTX_API}
-    sudo mount -o uid=$(id -u netalertx),gid=$(id -g netalertx),mode=775 -t tmpfs -o size=256M tmpfs "${NETALERTX_LOG}"
-    sudo mount -o uid=$(id -u netalertx),gid=$(id -g netalertx),mode=775 -t tmpfs -o size=256M tmpfs "${NETALERTX_API}"
-    mkdir -p ${NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG}
-    touch ${NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG}/.dockerignore ${NETALERTX_API}/.dockerignore
-    # tmpfs mounts configured with netalertx ownership and 775 permissions above
-
-    touch /app/log/nginx_error.log
-    echo "      -> Empty log"|tee ${INSTALL_DIR}/log/app.log \
-        ${INSTALL_DIR}/log/app_front.log \
-        ${INSTALL_DIR}/log/stdout.log
-    touch ${INSTALL_DIR}/log/stderr.log \
-        ${INSTALL_DIR}/log/execution_queue.log
-    echo 0 > ${INSTALL_DIR}/log/db_is_locked.log
-    for f in ${INSTALL_DIR}/log/*.log; do
-        sudo chown netalertx:www-data $f
-        sudo chmod 664 $f
-        echo "" > $f
-    done
-
-    mkdir -p /app/log/plugins
-    sudo chown -R netalertx:www-data ${INSTALL_DIR}
-
-    
-    while ps ax | grep -v grep | grep python3 > /dev/null; do
-        killall python3 &>/dev/null
-        sleep 0.2
-    done
-	sudo chmod 777 /opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages/ && \
-  sudo chmod 005 /opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages/
-	sudo chmod 666 /var/run/docker.sock
-
-	echo "      -> Updating build timestamp"
-	date +%s > ${NETALERTX_FRONT}/buildtimestamp.txt
-    
-}
-
-# configure_php: configure PHP-FPM and enable dev debug options
-configure_php() {
-    echo "[3/4] Configuring PHP-FPM..."
-    sudo chown -R netalertx:netalertx  ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN} 2>/dev/null || true
-
-}
-
-# start_services: start crond, PHP-FPM, nginx and the application
-start_services() {
-    echo "[4/4] Starting services"
-
-    sudo chmod +x /entrypoint.sh
-    setsid bash /entrypoint.sh&
-    sleep 1
-}
-
-
-sudo chmod 755 /app/
-echo "Development $(git rev-parse --short=8 HEAD)"| sudo tee /app/.VERSION
-# Run the main function
-main
-
-# create a services readme file
-echo "This folder is auto-generated by the container and devcontainer setup.sh script." > /services/README.md
-echo "Any changes here will be lost on rebuild. To make permanent changes, edit files in .devcontainer or production filesystem and rebuild the container." >> /services/README.md
-echo "Only make temporary/test changes in this folder, then perform a rebuild to reset." >> /services/README.md
+sudo chmod +x /entrypoint.sh
+setsid bash /entrypoint.sh &
+sleep 1
 
+echo "Development $(git rev-parse --short=8 HEAD)" | sudo tee "${NETALERTX_APP}/.VERSION" >/dev/null
 
 
 

.dockerignore

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 .dockerignore
+**/.dockerignore
 .env
 .git
 .github

.flake8

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+[flake8]
+max-line-length = 180
+ignore = E221,E222,E251,E203

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation-feedback.yml

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ body:
     label: What document or section does this relate to?
     description: |
       Please include a link to the file and section, if applicable. Be specific about what part of the documentation you are referencing.
-    placeholder: e.g. https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/FRONTEND_DEVELOPMENT.md
+    placeholder: e.g. https://docs.netalertx.com/FRONTEND_DEVELOPMENT
   validations:
     required: true
 - type: textarea
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ body:
     required: false
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
-    label: Can I help implement this? 👩‍💻👨‍💻 
+    label: Can I help implement this? 👩‍💻👨‍💻
     description: The maintainer can provide guidance and review your changes.
     options:
       - label: "Yes, I’d like to help implement the improvement"

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement-request.yml

@@ -1,33 +0,0 @@
-name: Enhancement Request
-description: Propose an improvement to an existing feature or UX behavior.
-labels: ['enhancement ♻️']
-body:
-- type: checkboxes
-  attributes:
-    label: Is there an existing issue for this?
-    options:
-      - label: I have searched existing open and closed issues
-        required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: What is the enhancement?
-    description: Describe the change or optimization you’d like to see to an existing feature.
-    placeholder: e.g. Make scan intervals configurable from UI instead of just `app.conf`
-    required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: What problem does this solve or improve?
-    description: Describe why this change would improve user experience or project maintainability.
-    required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: Additional context or examples
-    description: |
-      Screenshots? Comparisons? Reference repos?
-    required: false
-- type: checkboxes
-  attributes:
-    label: Are you willing to help implement this?
-    options:
-      - label: "Yes"
-      - label: "No"

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ body:
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
     label: Is there an existing issue for this?
-    description: Please search to see if an open or closed issue already exists for the feature you are requesting. 
+    description: Please search to see if an open or closed issue already exists for the feature you are requesting.
     options:
     - label: I have searched the existing open and closed issues
       required: true
@@ -32,21 +32,21 @@ body:
     label: Anything else?
     description: |
       Links? References? Mockups? Anything that will give us more context about the feature you are encountering!
-      
+
       Tip: You can attach images or log files by clicking this area to highlight it and then dragging files in.
   validations:
     required: true
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
     label: Am I willing to test this? 🧪
-    description: I rely on the community to test unreleased features. If you are requesting a feature, please be willing to test it within 48h of test request. Otherwise, the feature might be pulled from the code base. 
+    description: I rely on the community to test unreleased features. If you are requesting a feature, please be willing to test it within 48h of test request. Otherwise, the feature might be pulled from the code base.
     options:
     - label: I will do my best to test this feature on the `netlertx-dev` image when requested within 48h and report bugs to help deliver a great user experience for everyone and not to break existing installations.
       required: true
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
-    label: Can I help implement this? 👩‍💻👨‍💻 
-    description: The maintainer will provide guidance and help. The implementer will read the PR guidelines https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/DEV_ENV_SETUP/
+    label: Can I help implement this? 👩‍💻👨‍💻
+    description: The maintainer will provide guidance and help. The implementer will read the PR guidelines https://docs.netalertx.com/DEV_ENV_SETUP/
     options:
     - label: "Yes"
     - label: "No"

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/i-have-an-issue.yml

@@ -2,17 +2,31 @@ name: Bug Report
 description: 'When submitting an issue enable LOG_LEVEL="trace" and have a look at the docs.'
 labels: ['bug 🐛']
 body:
+- type: dropdown
+  id: installation_type
+  attributes:
+    label: What installation are you running?
+    options:
+      - Production (netalertx) 📦
+      - Dev (netalertx-dev) 👩‍💻
+      - Home Assistant (addon) 🏠
+      - Home Assistant fa (full-access addon) 🏠
+      - Bare-metal (community only support - Check Discord) ❗
+      - Proxmox (community only support - Check Discord) ❗
+      - Unraid (community only support - Check Discord) ❗
+  validations:
+    required: true
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
     label: Is there an existing issue for this?
     description: Please search to see if an open or closed issue already exists for the bug you encountered.
     options:
-    - label: I have searched the existing open and closed issues and I checked the docs https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/
+    - label: I have searched the existing open and closed issues and I checked the docs https://docs.netalertx.com/
       required: true
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
     label: The issue occurs in the following browsers. Select at least 2.
-    description: This step helps me understand if this is a cache or browser-specific issue. 
+    description: This step helps me understand if this is a cache or browser-specific issue.
     options:
     - label: "Firefox"
     - label: "Chrome"
@@ -44,9 +58,9 @@ body:
     required: false
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
-    label: app.conf
+    label: Relevant `app.conf` settings
     description: |
-      Paste your `app.conf` (remove personal info)    
+      Paste relevant `app.conf`settings (remove sensitive info)
     render: python
   validations:
     required: false
@@ -54,37 +68,41 @@ body:
   attributes:
     label: docker-compose.yml
     description: |
-      Paste your `docker-compose.yml`    
-    render: python
-  validations:
-    required: false
-- type: dropdown
-  id: installation_type
-  attributes:
-    label: What installation are you running?
-    options:
-      - Production (netalertx)
-      - Dev (netalertx-dev)
-      - Home Assistant (addon)
-      - Home Assistant fa (full-access addon)
-      - Bare-metal (community only support - Check Discord)
-  validations:
-    required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: app.log
-    description: |
-      Logs with debug enabled (https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DEBUG_TIPS.md) ⚠
-      ***Generally speaking, all bug reports should have logs provided.***
-      Tip: You can attach images or log files by clicking this area to highlight it and then dragging files in.
-      Additionally, any additional info? Screenshots? References? Anything that will give us more context about the issue you are encountering!
-      You can use `tail -100 /app/log/app.log` in the container if you have trouble getting to the log files. 
+      Paste your `docker-compose.yml`
+    render: yaml
   validations:
     required: false
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
-    label: Debug enabled
-    description: I confirm I enabled `debug`
+    label: Debug or Trace enabled
+    description: I confirm I set `LOG_LEVEL` to `debug` or `trace`
     options:
     - label: I have read and followed the steps in the wiki link above and provided the required debug logs and the log section covers the time when the issue occurs.
       required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Relevant `app.log` section
+    value: |
+        ```
+          PASTE LOG HERE. Using the triple backticks preserves format.
+        ```
+    description: |
+      Logs with debug enabled (https://docs.netalertx.com/DEBUG_TIPS) ⚠
+      ***Generally speaking, all bug reports should have logs provided.***
+      Tip: You can attach images or log files by clicking this area to highlight it and then dragging files in.
+      Additionally, any additional info? Screenshots? References? Anything that will give us more context about the issue you are encountering!
+      You can use `tail -100 /app/log/app.log` in the container if you have trouble getting to the log files or send them to netalertx@gmail.com with the issue number.
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Docker Logs
+    description: |
+     You can retrieve the logs from Portainer -> Containers -> your NetAlertX container -> Logs or by running `sudo docker logs netalertx`.
+    value: |
+        ```
+          PASTE DOCKER LOG HERE. Using the triple backticks preserves format.
+        ```
+  validations:
+    required: true
+

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/refactor-codequality-request.yml

@@ -1,37 +0,0 @@
-name: Refactor / Code Quality Request ♻️
-description: Suggest improvements to code structure, style, or maintainability.
-labels: ['enhancement ♻️']
-body:
-- type: checkboxes
-  attributes:
-    label: Is there an existing issue for this?
-    description: Please check if a similar request already exists.
-    options:
-      - label: I have searched the existing open and closed issues
-        required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: What part of the code needs refactoring or improvement?
-    description: Specify files, modules, or components.
-    required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: Describe the proposed changes
-    description: Explain the refactoring or quality improvements you suggest.
-    required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: Why is this improvement needed?
-    description: Benefits such as maintainability, readability, performance, or scalability.
-    required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: Additional context or examples
-    description: Any relevant links, references, or related issues.
-    required: false
-- type: checkboxes
-  attributes:
-    label: Can you help implement this change?
-    options:
-      - label: Yes
-      - label: No

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/setup-help.yml

@@ -2,21 +2,35 @@ name: Setup help
 description: 'When submitting an issue enable LOG_LEVEL="trace" and re-search first.'
 labels: ['Setup 📥']
 body:
+- type: dropdown
+  id: installation_type
+  attributes:
+    label: What installation are you running?
+    options:
+      - Production (netalertx) 📦
+      - Dev (netalertx-dev) 👩‍💻
+      - Home Assistant (addon) 🏠
+      - Home Assistant fa (full-access addon) 🏠
+      - Bare-metal (community only support - Check Discord) ❗
+      - Proxmox (community only support - Check Discord) ❗
+      - Unraid (community only support - Check Discord) ❗
+  validations:
+    required: true
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
     label: Did I research?
     description: Please confirm you checked the usual places before opening a setup support request.
     options:
-    - label: I have searched the docs https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/
+    - label: I have searched the docs https://docs.netalertx.com/
       required: true
     - label: I have searched the existing open and closed issues
       required: true
-    - label: I confirm my SCAN_SUBNETS is configured and tested as per https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/SUBNETS.md
+    - label: I confirm my SCAN_SUBNETS is configured and tested as per https://docs.netalertx.com/SUBNETS
       required: true
 - type: checkboxes
   attributes:
     label: The issue occurs in the following browsers. Select at least 2.
-    description: This step helps me understand if this is a cache or browser-specific issue. 
+    description: This step helps me understand if this is a cache or browser-specific issue.
     options:
     - label: "Firefox"
     - label: "Chrome"
@@ -32,38 +46,26 @@ body:
   attributes:
     label: Relevant settings you changed
     description: |
-      Paste a screenshot or setting values of the settings you changed. 
+      Paste a screenshot or setting values of the settings you changed.
   validations:
     required: false
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: docker-compose.yml
     description: |
-      Paste your `docker-compose.yml`    
+      Paste your `docker-compose.yml`
     render: python
   validations:
     required: false
-- type: dropdown
-  id: installation_type
-  attributes:
-    label: What installation are you running?
-    options:
-      - Production (netalertx)
-      - Dev (netalertx-dev)
-      - Home Assistant (addon)
-      - Home Assistant fa (full-access addon)
-      - Bare-metal (community only support - Check Discord)
-  validations:
-    required: true
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: app.log
     description: |
-      Logs with debug enabled (https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DEBUG_TIPS.md) ⚠
+      Logs with debug enabled (https://docs.netalertx.com/DEBUG_TIPS) ⚠
       ***Generally speaking, all bug reports should have logs provided.***
       Tip: You can attach images or log files by clicking this area to highlight it and then dragging files in.
       Additionally, any additional info? Screenshots? References? Anything that will give us more context about the issue you are encountering!
-      You can use `tail -100 /app/log/app.log` in the container if you have trouble getting to the log files. 
+      You can use `tail -100 /app/log/app.log` in the container if you have trouble getting to the log files.
   validations:
     required: false
 - type: checkboxes

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/translation-request.yml

@@ -1,36 +0,0 @@
-name: Translation / Localization Request 🌐
-description: Suggest adding or improving translations or localization support.
-labels: ['enhancement 🌐']
-body:
-- type: checkboxes
-  attributes:
-    label: Have you checked for existing translation efforts or related issues?
-    options:
-      - label: I have searched existing open and closed issues
-        required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: Language(s) involved
-    description: Specify the language(s) this request pertains to.
-    required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: Describe the translation or localization improvement
-    description: Examples include adding new language support, fixing translation errors, or improving formatting.
-    required: true
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: Why is this important for the project or users?
-    description: Describe the benefits or target audience.
-    required: false
-- type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: Additional context or references
-    description: Link to files, previous translation PRs, or external resources.
-    required: false
-- type: checkboxes
-  attributes:
-    label: Can you help with translation or review?
-    options:
-      - label: Yes
-      - label: No

.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -1,14 +1,23 @@
+### ROLE: NETALERTX ARCHITECT & STRICT CODE AUDITOR
+You are a cynical Security Engineer and Core Maintainer of NetAlertX. Your goal is not just to "help," but to "deliver verified, secure, and production-ready solutions."
+
+### MANDATORY BEHAVIORAL OVERRIDES:
+1.  **Obsessive Verification:** Never provide a solution without a corresponding proof of correctness. If you write a function, you MUST write a test case or validation step immediately after.
+2.  **Anti-Laziness Protocol:** You are forbidden from using placeholders (e.g., `// ... rest of code`, ``). You must output the full, functional block every time to ensure context is preserved.
+3.  **Priority Hierarchy:** Priority 1 is Correctness. Priority 2 is Completeness. Priority 3 is Speed.
+4.  **Mantra:** "Job's not done 'till unit tests run."
+
+---
+
 # NetAlertX AI Assistant Instructions
 This is NetAlertX — network monitoring & alerting. NetAlertX provides Network inventory, awareness, insight, categorization, intruder and presence detection. This is a heavily community-driven project, welcoming of all contributions.
 
-You are expected to be concise, opinionated, and biased toward security and simplicity.
-
 ## Architecture (what runs where)
 - Backend (Python): main loop + GraphQL/REST endpoints orchestrate scans, plugins, workflows, notifications, and JSON export.
-	- Key: `server/__main__.py`, `server/plugin.py`, `server/initialise.py`, `server/api_server/api_server_start.py`
+  - Key: `server/__main__.py`, `server/plugin.py`, `server/initialise.py`, `server/api_server/api_server_start.py`
 - Data (SQLite): persistent state in `db/app.db`; helpers in `server/database.py` and `server/db/*`.
 - Frontend (Nginx + PHP + JS): UI reads JSON, triggers execution queue events.
-	- Key: `front/`, `front/js/common.js`, `front/php/server/*.php`
+  - Key: `front/`, `front/js/common.js`, `front/php/server/*.php`
 - Plugins (Python): acquisition/enrichment/publishers under `front/plugins/*` with `config.json` manifests.
 - Messaging/Workflows: `server/messaging/*`, `server/workflows/*`
 - API JSON Cache for UI: generated under `api/*.json`
@@ -18,7 +27,7 @@ Backend loop phases (see `server/__main__.py` and `server/plugin.py`): `once`, `
 ## Plugin patterns that matter
 - Manifest lives at `front/plugins/<code_name>/config.json`; `code_name` == folder, `unique_prefix` drives settings and filenames (e.g., `ARPSCAN`).
 - Control via settings: `<PREF>_RUN` (phase), `<PREF>_RUN_SCHD` (cron-like), `<PREF>_CMD` (script path), `<PREF>_RUN_TIMEOUT`, `<PREF>_WATCH` (diff columns).
-- Data contract: scripts write `/app/log/plugins/last_result.<PREF>.log` (pipe‑delimited: 9 required cols + optional 4). Use `front/plugins/plugin_helper.py`’s `Plugin_Objects` to sanitize text and normalize MACs, then `write_result_file()`.
+- Data contract: scripts write `/tmp/log/plugins/last_result.<PREF>.log` (pipe‑delimited: 9 required cols + optional 4). Use `front/plugins/plugin_helper.py`’s `Plugin_Objects` to sanitize text and normalize MACs, then `write_result_file()`.
 - Device import: define `database_column_definitions` when creating/updating devices; watched fields trigger notifications.
 
 ### Standard Plugin Formats
@@ -30,45 +39,51 @@ Backend loop phases (see `server/__main__.py` and `server/plugin.py`): `once`, `
 * other: Miscellaneous plugins. Runs at various times. Data source: self / Template.
 
 ### Plugin logging & outputs
+- Always check relevant logs first.
 - Use logging as shown in other plugins.
 - Collect results with `Plugin_Objects.add_object(...)` during processing and call `plugin_objects.write_result_file()` exactly once at the end of the script.
 - Prefer to log a brief summary before writing (e.g., total objects added) to aid troubleshooting; keep logs concise at `info` level and use `verbose` or `debug` for extra context.
-
 - Do not write ad‑hoc files for results; the only consumable output is `last_result.<PREF>.log` generated by `Plugin_Objects`.
+
 ## API/Endpoints quick map
 - Flask app: `server/api_server/api_server_start.py` exposes routes like `/device/<mac>`, `/devices`, `/devices/export/{csv,json}`, `/devices/import`, `/devices/totals`, `/devices/by-status`, plus `nettools`, `events`, `sessions`, `dbquery`, `metrics`, `sync`.
 - Authorization: all routes expect header `Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>` via `get_setting_value('API_TOKEN')`.
+- All responses need to return `"success":<False:True>` and if `False` an "error" message needs to be returned, e.g. `{"success": False, "error": f"No stored open ports for Device"}`
 
 ## Conventions & helpers to reuse
 - Settings: add/modify via `ccd()` in `server/initialise.py` or per‑plugin manifest. Never hardcode ports or secrets; use `get_setting_value()`.
-- Logging: use `logger.mylog(level, [message])`; levels: none/minimal/verbose/debug/trace.
-- Time/MAC/strings: `helper.py` (`timeNowDB`, `normalize_mac`, sanitizers). Validate MACs before DB writes.
+- Logging: use `mylog(level, [message])`; levels: none/minimal/verbose/debug/trace. `none` is used for most important messages that should always appear, such as exceptions. Do NOT use `error` as level.
+- Time/MAC/strings: `server/utils/datetime_utils.py` (`timeNowDB`), `front/plugins/plugin_helper.py` (`normalize_mac`), `server/helper.py` (sanitizers). Validate MACs before DB writes.
 - DB helpers: prefer `server/db/db_helper.py` functions (e.g., `get_table_json`, device condition helpers) over raw SQL in new paths.
 
 ## Dev workflow (devcontainer)
+- **Devcontainer philosophy: brutal simplicity.** One user, everything writable, completely idempotent. No permission checks, no conditional logic, no sudo needed. If something doesn't work, tear down the wall and rebuild - don't patch. We unit test permissions in the hardened build.
+- **Permissions:** Never `chmod` or `chown` during operations. Everything is already writable. If you need permissions, the devcontainer setup is broken - fix `.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh` or `.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile` instead.
+- **Files & Paths:** Use environment variables (`NETALERTX_DB`, `NETALERTX_LOG`, etc.) everywhere. `/data` for persistent config/db, `/tmp` for runtime logs/api/nginx state. Never hardcode `/data/db` or relative paths.
+- **Database reset:** Use the `[Dev Container] Wipe and Regenerate Database` task. Kills backend, deletes `/data/{db,config}/*`, runs first-time setup scripts. Clean slate, no questions.
 - Services: use tasks to (re)start backend and nginx/PHP-FPM. Backend runs with debugpy on 5678; attach a Python debugger if needed.
 - Run a plugin manually: `python3 front/plugins/<code_name>/script.py` (ensure `sys.path` includes `/app/front/plugins` and `/app/server` like the template).
 - Testing: pytest available via Alpine packages. Tests live in `test/`; app code is under `server/`. PYTHONPATH is preconfigured to include workspace and `/opt/venv` site‑packages.
+- **Subprocess calls:** ALWAYS set explicit timeouts. Default to 60s minimum unless plugin config specifies otherwise. Nested subprocess calls (e.g., plugins calling external tools) need their own timeout - outer plugin timeout won't save you.
+- you need to set the BACKEND_API_URL setting (e.g. in teh app.conf file or via the APP_CONF_OVERRIDE env variable) to the backend api port url , e.g. https://something-20212.app.github.dev/ depending on your github codespace url.
 
 ## What “done right” looks like
-- When adding a plugin, start from `front/plugins/__template`, implement with `plugin_helper`, define manifest settings, and wire phase via `<PREF>_RUN`. Verify logs in `/app/log/plugins/` and data in `api/*.json`.
+- When adding a plugin, start from `front/plugins/__template`, implement with `plugin_helper`, define manifest settings, and wire phase via `<PREF>_RUN`. Verify logs in `/tmp/log/plugins/` and data in `api/*.json`.
 - When introducing new config, define it once (core `ccd()` or plugin manifest) and read it via helpers everywhere.
 - When exposing new server functionality, add endpoints in `server/api_server/*` and keep authorization consistent; update UI by reading/writing JSON cache rather than bypassing the pipeline.
+- Always try following the DRY principle, do not re-implement functionality, but re-use existing methods where possible, or refactor to use a common method that is called multiple times
+- If new functionality needs to be added, look at impenting it into existing handlers (e.g. `DeviceInstance` in `server/models/device_instance.py`) or create a new one if it makes sense. Do not access the DB from otehr application layers.
+- Code files shoudln't be longer than 500 lines of code
 
 ## Useful references
 - Docs: `docs/PLUGINS_DEV.md`, `docs/SETTINGS_SYSTEM.md`, `docs/API_*.md`, `docs/DEBUG_*.md`
-- Logs: backend `/app/log/app.log`, plugin logs under `/app/log/plugins/`, nginx/php logs under `/var/log/*`
+- Logs: All logs are under `/tmp/log/`. Plugin logs are very shortly under `/tmp/log/plugins/` until picked up by the server.
+  - plugin logs: `/tmp/log/plugins/*.log`
+  - backend logs: `/tmp/log/stdout.log` and `/tmp/log/stderr.log`
+  - php errors: `/tmp/log/app.php_errors.log`
+  - nginx logs: `/tmp/log/nginx-access.log` and `/tmp/log/nginx-error.log`
 
-## Assistant expectations:
-- Be concise, opinionated, and biased toward security and simplicity.
-- Reference concrete files/paths/environmental variables.
-- Use existing helpers/settings.
-- Offer a quick validation step (log line, API hit, or JSON export) for anything you add.
-- Be blunt about risks and when you offer suggestions ensure they're also blunt,
-- Ask for confirmation before making changes that run code or change multiple files.
-- Make statements actionable and specific; propose exact edits.
-- Request confirmation before applying changes that affect more than a single, clearly scoped line or file.
-- Ask the user to debug something for an actionable value if you're unsure.
-- Be sure to offer choices when appropriate.
-- Always understand the intent of the user's request and undo/redo as needed.
-- Above all, use the simplest possible code that meets the need so it can be easily audited and maintained.
+## Execution Protocol (Strict)
+- Always run the `testFailure` tool before executing any tests to gather current failure information and avoid redundant runs.
+- Always prioritize using the appropriate tools in the environment first. Example: if a test is failing use `testFailure` then `runTests`.
+- Docker tests take an extremely long time to run. Avoid changes to docker or tests until you've examined the existing `testFailure`s and `runTests` results.

.github/workflows/code_checks.yml

@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           echo "🔍 Checking for incorrect absolute '/php/' URLs (should be 'php/' or './php/')..."
 
-          MATCHES=$(grep -rE "['\"]\/php\/" --include=\*.{js,php,html} ./front | grep -E "\.get|\.post|\.ajax|fetch|url\s*:") || true
+          MATCHES=$(grep -rE "['\"]/php/" --include=\*.{js,php,html} ./front \
+            | grep -E "\.get|\.post|\.ajax|fetch|url\s*:") || true
 
           if [ -n "$MATCHES" ]; then
             echo "$MATCHES"
@@ -39,3 +40,60 @@ jobs:
           echo "🔍 Checking Python syntax..."
           find . -name "*.py" -print0 | xargs -0 -n1 python3 -m py_compile
 
+  lint:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Set up Python
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
+        with:
+          python-version: '3.11'
+
+      - name: Install linting tools
+        run: |
+          # Python linting
+          pip install flake8
+          # Docker linting
+          wget -O /tmp/hadolint https://github.com/hadolint/hadolint/releases/latest/download/hadolint-Linux-x86_64
+          chmod +x /tmp/hadolint
+          # PHP and shellcheck for syntax checking
+          sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y php-cli shellcheck
+
+      - name: Shell check
+        continue-on-error: true
+        run: |
+          echo "🔍 Checking shell scripts..."
+          find . -name "*.sh" -exec shellcheck {} \;
+
+      - name: Python lint
+        continue-on-error: true
+        run: |
+          echo "🔍 Linting Python code..."
+          flake8 . --count --select=E9,F63,F7,F82 --show-source --statistics
+          flake8 . --count --exit-zero --max-complexity=10 --max-line-length=127 --statistics
+
+      - name: PHP check
+        continue-on-error: true
+        run: |
+          echo "🔍 Checking PHP syntax..."
+          find . -name "*.php" -exec php -l {} \;
+
+      - name: Docker lint
+        continue-on-error: true
+        run: |
+          echo "🔍 Linting Dockerfiles..."
+          /tmp/hadolint --config .hadolint.yaml Dockerfile* || true
+
+  docker-tests:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Run Docker-based tests
+        run: |
+          echo "🐳 Running Docker-based tests..."
+          chmod +x ./test/docker_tests/run_docker_tests.sh
+          ./test/docker_tests/run_docker_tests.sh

.github/workflows/docker_dev.yml

@@ -3,23 +3,24 @@ name: docker
 on:
   push:
     branches:
-      - next_release
+      - main
     tags:
       - '*.*.*'
   pull_request:
     branches:
-      - next_release
+      - main
 
-jobs: 
+jobs:
   docker_dev:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    timeout-minutes: 30
+    timeout-minutes: 60
     permissions:
       contents: read
       packages: write
     if: >
       contains(github.event.head_commit.message, 'PUSHPROD') != 'True' &&
-      github.repository == 'jokob-sk/NetAlertX'  
+      github.repository == 'jokob-sk/NetAlertX'
+
     steps:
       - name: Checkout
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
@@ -30,26 +31,42 @@ jobs:
       - name: Set up Docker Buildx
         uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
 
+      # --- Generate timestamped dev version
+      - name: Generate timestamp version
+        id: timestamp
+        run: |
+          ts=$(date -u +'%Y%m%d-%H%M%S')
+          echo "version=dev-${ts}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "Generated version: dev-${ts}"
+
       - name: Set up dynamic build ARGs
-        id: getargs        
+        id: getargs
         run: echo "version=$(cat ./stable/VERSION)" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
 
       - name: Get release version
         id: get_version
         run: echo "version=Dev" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
 
+      # --- debug output
+      - name: Debug version
+        run: |
+          echo "GITHUB_REF: $GITHUB_REF"
+          echo "Version: '${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}'"
+
+      # --- Write the timestamped version to .VERSION file
       - name: Create .VERSION file
-        run: echo "${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}" >> .VERSION
+        run: echo "${{ steps.timestamp.outputs.version }}" > .VERSION
 
       - name: Docker meta
         id: meta
-        uses: docker/metadata-action@v4
+        uses: docker/metadata-action@v5
         with:
           images: |
             ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev
             jokobsk/netalertx-dev
           tags: |
             type=raw,value=latest
+            type=raw,value=${{ steps.timestamp.outputs.version }}
             type=ref,event=branch
             type=ref,event=pr
             type=semver,pattern={{version}}
@@ -72,10 +89,12 @@ jobs:
           password: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_TOKEN }}
 
       - name: Build and push
-        uses: docker/build-push-action@v3
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v6
         with:
           context: .
           platforms: linux/amd64,linux/arm64,linux/arm/v7,linux/arm/v6
           push: ${{ github.event_name != 'pull_request' }}
           tags: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.tags }}
           labels: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.labels }}
+          cache-from: type=gha
+          cache-to: type=gha,mode=max

.github/workflows/docker_prod.yml

@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@
 # GitHub recommends pinning actions to a commit SHA.
 # To get a newer version, you will need to update the SHA.
 # You can also reference a tag or branch, but the action may change without warning.
-
 name: Publish Docker image
 
 on:
@@ -14,13 +13,15 @@ on:
     types: [published]
     tags:
       - '*.[1-9]+[0-9]?.[1-9]+*'
+
 jobs:
   docker:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    timeout-minutes: 30
+    timeout-minutes: 60
     permissions:
       contents: read
       packages: write
+
     steps:
       - name: Checkout
         uses: actions/checkout@v3
@@ -31,42 +32,59 @@ jobs:
       - name: Set up Docker Buildx
         uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
 
+      # --- Previous approach Get release version from tag
       - name: Set up dynamic build ARGs
-        id: getargs        
+        id: getargs
         run: echo "version=$(cat ./stable/VERSION)" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
 
       - name: Get release version
-        id: get_version
+        id: get_version_prev
         run: echo "::set-output name=version::${GITHUB_REF#refs/tags/}"
 
       - name: Create .VERSION file
-        run: echo "${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}" >> .VERSION
+        run: echo "${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}" >> .VERSION_PREV
 
+      # --- Get release version from tag
+      - name: Get release version
+        id: get_version
+        run: echo "version=${GITHUB_REF#refs/tags/}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+
+      # --- debug output
+      - name: Debug version
+        run: |
+          echo "GITHUB_REF: $GITHUB_REF"
+          echo "Version: '${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}'"
+          echo "Version prev: '${{ steps.get_version_prev.outputs.version }}'"
+
+      # --- Write version to .VERSION file
+      - name: Create .VERSION file
+        run: echo -n "${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}" > .VERSION
+
+      # --- Generate Docker metadata and tags
       - name: Docker meta
         id: meta
-        uses: docker/metadata-action@v4
+        uses: docker/metadata-action@v5
         with:
-          # list of Docker images to use as base name for tags
           images: |
             ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx
-            jokobsk/netalertx  
-          # generate Docker tags based on the following events/attributes
+            jokobsk/netalertx
           tags: |
-            type=semver,pattern={{version}},value=${{ inputs.version }}
-            type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}},value=${{ inputs.version }}
-            type=semver,pattern={{major}},value=${{ inputs.version }}
+            type=semver,pattern={{version}},value=${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}
+            type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}},value=${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}
+            type=semver,pattern={{major}},value=${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}
             type=ref,event=branch,suffix=-{{ sha }}
             type=ref,event=pr
             type=raw,value=latest,enable=${{ github.ref == 'refs/heads/main' || startsWith(github.ref, 'refs/tags/') }}
 
-      - name: Log in to Github Container registry
+      - name: Log in to Github Container Registry (GHCR)
         uses: docker/login-action@v3
         with:
           registry: ghcr.io
           username: jokob-sk
           password: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
 
-      - name: Login to DockerHub
+      - name: Log in to DockerHub
         if: github.event_name != 'pull_request'
         uses: docker/login-action@v3
         with:
@@ -74,13 +92,12 @@ jobs:
           password: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_TOKEN }}
 
       - name: Build and push
-        uses: docker/build-push-action@v3
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v6
         with:
           context: .
           platforms: linux/amd64,linux/arm64,linux/arm/v7,linux/arm/v6
           push: ${{ github.event_name != 'pull_request' }}
           tags: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.tags }}
           labels: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.labels }}
-          # # ⚠ disable cache if build is failing to download debian packages
           # cache-from: type=registry,ref=ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:buildcache
           # cache-to: type=registry,ref=ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:buildcache,mode=max

.github/workflows/docker_rewrite.yml

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Docker meta
         id: meta
-        uses: docker/metadata-action@v4
+        uses: docker/metadata-action@v5
         with:
           images: |
             ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev-rewrite

.github/workflows/label-issues.yml

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ jobs:
 
             let labelsToAdd = [];
 
-            if (lowerBody.includes('bare-metal')) {
+            if (lowerBody.includes('bare-metal') || lowerBody.includes('proxmox')) {
               labelsToAdd.push('bare-metal ❗');
             }
 

.github/workflows/mkdocs.yml

@@ -3,7 +3,10 @@ name: Deploy MkDocs
 on:
   push:
     branches:
-      - main  # Change if your default branch is different
+      - main
+
+permissions:
+  contents: write
 
 jobs:
   deploy:
@@ -19,7 +22,15 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Install MkDocs
         run: |
-          pip install mkdocs mkdocs-material && pip install mkdocs-github-admonitions-plugin 
+          pip install mkdocs mkdocs-material
+          pip install mkdocs-github-admonitions-plugin
+
+      - name: Build MkDocs
+        run: mkdocs build
+
+      - name: Add CNAME
+        run: |
+          echo "docs.netalertx.com" > site/CNAME
 
       - name: Deploy MkDocs
         run: mkdocs gh-deploy --force

.github/workflows/social_post_on_release.yml

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ jobs:
   post-discord:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - name: Wait for 15 minutes
-        run: sleep 900  # 15 minutes delay
+      - name: Wait for 60 minutes
+        run: sleep 3600  # 60 minutes delay
 
       - name: Post to Discord
         run: |

.gitignore

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ nohup.out
 config/*
 .ash_history
 .VERSION
+.VERSION_PREV
 config/pialert.conf
 config/app.conf
 db/*
@@ -43,3 +44,5 @@ front/css/cloud_services.css
 
 docker-compose.yml.ffsb42
 .env.omada.ffsb42
+.venv
+test_mounts/

.hadolint.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+ignored:
+  - DL3018

.venv_import_check.py

@@ -1,23 +0,0 @@
-import sys, importlib
-mods = [
-    'json', 'simplejson',
-    'httplib', 'http.client',
-    'urllib2', 'urllib.request',
-    'Queue', 'queue',
-    'cStringIO', 'StringIO', 'io',
-    'md5', 'hashlib',
-    'ssl'
-]
-print('PYTHON_EXE:' + sys.executable)
-print('PYTHON_VER:' + sys.version.replace('\n', ' '))
-for m in mods:
-    try:
-        mod = importlib.import_module(m)
-        ver = getattr(mod, '__version__', None)
-        if ver is None:
-            # try common attributes
-            ver = getattr(mod, 'version', None)
-        info = (' version=' + str(ver)) if ver is not None else ''
-        print('OK %s%s' % (m, info))
-    except Exception as e:
-        print('MISSING %s %s: %s' % (m, e.__class__.__name__, e))

.vscode/launch.json

@@ -29,6 +29,14 @@
             "pathMappings": {
                 "/app": "${workspaceFolder}"
             }
+        },
+        {
+            "name": "Python: Current File",
+            "type": "debugpy",
+            "request": "launch",
+            "program": "${file}",
+            "console": "integratedTerminal",
+            "justMyCode": true
         }
     ]
 }

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -4,20 +4,32 @@
     "python.testing.pytestEnabled": true,
     "python.testing.unittestEnabled": false,
     "python.testing.pytestArgs": [
-        "test"
+      "test"
     ],
-    // Ensure VS Code uses the devcontainer virtualenv
+    // NetAlertX devcontainer uses /opt/venv; this ensures pip/pytest are available for discovery.
     "python.defaultInterpreterPath": "/opt/venv/bin/python",
+    "python.testing.cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
+    "python.testing.autoTestDiscoverOnSaveEnabled": true,
     // Let the Python extension invoke pytest via the interpreter; avoid hardcoded paths
     // Removed python.testing.pytestPath and legacy pytest.command overrides
     
-    "terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.linux": "fish",
+    "terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.linux": "zsh",
     "terminal.integrated.profiles.linux": {
-      "fish": {
-        "path": "/usr/bin/fish"
+      "zsh": {
+        "path": "/bin/zsh"
       }
-    }
-    ,
+    },
     // Fallback for older VS Code versions or schema validators that don't accept custom profiles
-    "terminal.integrated.shell.linux": "/usr/bin/fish"
+    "terminal.integrated.shell.linux": "/usr/bin/zsh"
+  ,
+  "python.linting.flake8Enabled": true,
+  "python.linting.enabled": true,
+  "python.linting.flake8Args": [
+    "--config=.flake8"
+  ],
+  "python.formatting.provider": "black",
+  "python.formatting.blackArgs": [
+    "--line-length=180"
+  ],
+
 }

.vscode/tasks.json

@@ -1,15 +1,25 @@
 {
   "version": "2.0.0",
+  "inputs": [
+    {
+      "id": "confirmPrune",
+      "type": "promptString",
+      "description": "DANGER! Type YES to confirm pruning all unused Docker resources. This will destroy containers, images, volumes, and networks!",
+      "default": ""
+    }
+  ],
   "tasks": [
     {
       "label": "[Any POSIX] Generate Devcontainer Configs",
       "type": "shell",
       "command": ".devcontainer/scripts/generate-configs.sh",
+      "detail": "Generates devcontainer configs from the template. This must be run after changes to devcontainer to combine/merge them into the final config used by VS Code. Note- this has no bearing on the production or test image.",
       "presentation": {
         "echo": true,
         "reveal": "always",
         "panel": "shared",
-        "showReuseMessage": false
+        "showReuseMessage": false,
+        "group": "POSIX Tasks"
       },
       "problemMatcher": [],
       "group": {
@@ -24,12 +34,19 @@
     {
       "label": "[Any] Docker system and build Prune",
       "type": "shell",
-  "command": ".devcontainer/scripts/confirm-docker-prune.sh",
+      "command": ".devcontainer/scripts/confirm-docker-prune.sh",
+      "detail": "DANGER! Prunes all unused Docker resources (images, containers, volumes, networks). Any stopped container will be wiped and data will be lost.  Use with caution.",
+      "options": {
+        "env": {
+          "CONFIRM_PRUNE": "${input:confirmPrune}"
+        }
+      },
       "presentation": {
         "echo": true,
         "reveal": "always",
         "panel": "shared",
-        "showReuseMessage": false
+        "showReuseMessage": false,
+        "group": "Any"
       },
       "problemMatcher": [],
       "group": {
@@ -41,10 +58,36 @@
         "color": "terminal.ansiRed"
       }
     },
+    {
+      "label": "[Dev Container] Load Sample Devices",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "./isDevContainer.sh || exit 1; ./load-devices.sh",
+      "detail": "Generates a synthetic device inventory and imports it into the devcontainer database via /devices/import.",
+      "options": {
+        "cwd": "/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts",
+        "env": {
+          "CSV_PATH": "/tmp/netalertx-devices.csv"
+        }
+      },
+      "presentation": {
+        "echo": true,
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "shared",
+        "showReuseMessage": false,
+        "clear": false,
+        "group": "Devcontainer"
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": [],
+      "icon": {
+        "id": "cloud-upload",
+        "color": "terminal.ansiYellow"
+      }
+    },
     {
       "label": "[Dev Container] Re-Run Startup Script",
       "type": "shell",
       "command": "./isDevContainer.sh || exit 1;/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh",
+      "detail": "The startup script runs directly after the container is started. It reprovisions permissions, links folders, and performs other setup tasks. Run this if you have made changes to the setup script or need to reprovision the container.",
       "options": {
         "cwd": "/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts"
       },
@@ -54,7 +97,6 @@
         "panel": "shared",
         "showReuseMessage": false
       },
-
       "problemMatcher": [],
       "icon": {
         "id": "beaker",
@@ -65,6 +107,7 @@
       "label": "[Dev Container] Start Backend (Python)",
       "type": "shell",
       "command": "./isDevContainer.sh || exit 1; /services/start-backend.sh",
+      "detail": "Restarts the NetAlertX backend (Python) service in the dev container. This may take 5 seconds to be completely ready.",
       "options": {
         "cwd": "/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts"
       },
@@ -73,7 +116,8 @@
         "reveal": "always",
         "panel": "shared",
         "showReuseMessage": false,
-        "clear": false
+        "clear": false,
+        "group": "Devcontainer"
       },
       "problemMatcher": [],
       "icon": {
@@ -85,6 +129,7 @@
       "label": "[Dev Container] Start CronD (Scheduler)",
       "type": "shell",
       "command": "./isDevContainer.sh || exit 1; /services/start-crond.sh",
+      "detail": "Stops and restarts the crond service.",
       "options": {
         "cwd": "/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts"
       },
@@ -93,7 +138,8 @@
         "reveal": "always",
         "panel": "shared",
         "showReuseMessage": false,
-        "clear": false
+        "clear": false,
+        "group": "Devcontainer"
       },
       "problemMatcher": [],
       "icon": {
@@ -105,6 +151,7 @@
       "label": "[Dev Container] Start Frontend (nginx and PHP-FPM)",
       "type": "shell",
       "command": "./isDevContainer.sh || exit 1; /services/start-php-fpm.sh & /services/start-nginx.sh  &",
+      "detail": "Stops and restarts the NetAlertX frontend services (nginx and PHP-FPM) in the dev container. This launches almost instantly.",
       "options": {
         "cwd": "/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts"
 
@@ -114,7 +161,8 @@
         "reveal": "always",
         "panel": "shared",
         "showReuseMessage": false,
-        "clear": false
+        "clear": false,
+        "group": "Devcontainer"
       },
       "problemMatcher": [],
       "icon": {
@@ -126,6 +174,7 @@
       "label": "[Dev Container] Stop Frontend & Backend Services",
       "type": "shell",
       "command": "./isDevContainer.sh || exit 1; pkill -f 'php-fpm83|nginx|crond|python3' || true",
+      "detail": "Stops all NetAlertX services running in the dev container.",
       "options": {
         "cwd": "/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts"
       },
@@ -133,7 +182,8 @@
         "echo": true,
         "reveal": "always",
         "panel": "shared",
-        "showReuseMessage": false
+        "showReuseMessage": false,
+        "group": "Devcontainer"
       },
       "problemMatcher": [],
       "icon": {
@@ -142,29 +192,55 @@
       }
     },
     {
-      "label": "[Dev Container] List NetAlertX Ports",
+      "label": "[Any] Build Unit Test Docker image",
       "type": "shell",
-      "command": "list-ports.sh",
-      "options": {
-        "cwd": "/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts"
-      },
+      "command": "docker buildx build -t netalertx-test . && echo '🧪 Unit Test Docker image built: netalertx-test'",
+      "detail": "This must be run after changes to the container.  Unit testing will not register changes until after this image is rebuilt. It takes about 30 seconds to build unless changes to the venv stage are made. venv takes 90s alone.",
       "presentation": {
         "echo": true,
         "reveal": "always",
         "panel": "shared",
-        "showReuseMessage": false
+        "showReuseMessage": false,
+        "group": "Any"
+
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": [],
+      "group": {
+        "kind": "build",
+        "isDefault": false
+      },
+      "icon": {
+        "id": "beaker",
+        "color": "terminal.ansiBlue"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "[Dev Container] Wipe and Regenerate Database",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "killall 'python3' || true && sleep 1 && rm -rf /data/db/* /data/config/* && bash /entrypoint.d/15-first-run-config.sh && bash /entrypoint.d/20-first-run-db.sh && echo '✅ Database and config wiped and regenerated'",
+      "detail": "Wipes devcontainer db and config. Provides a fresh start in devcontainer, run this task, then run the Rerun Startup Task",
+      "options": {},
+      "presentation": {
+        "echo": true,
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "shared",
+        "showReuseMessage": false,
+        "group": "Devcontainer"
       },
       "problemMatcher": [],
       "icon": {
-        "id": "output",
-        "color": "terminal.ansiBlue"
+        "id": "database",
+        "color": "terminal.ansiRed"
       }
-    }
-    ,
+    },
     {
-      "label": "[Any] Build Unit Test Docker image",
+      "label": "Build & Launch Prodcution Docker Container",
       "type": "shell",
-      "command": "docker buildx build -t netalertx-test . && echo '🧪 Unit Test Docker image built: netalertx-test'",
+      "command": "docker compose up -d --build --force-recreate",
+      "detail": "Before launching, ensure VSCode Ports are closed and services are stopped. Tasks: Stop Frontend & Backend Services & Remote: Close Unused Forwarded Ports to ensure proper operation of the new container.",
+      "options": {
+        "cwd": "/workspaces/NetAlertX"
+      },
       "presentation": {
         "echo": true,
         "reveal": "always",
@@ -177,7 +253,7 @@
         "isDefault": false
       },
       "icon": {
-        "id": "beaker",
+        "id": "package",
         "color": "terminal.ansiBlue"
       }
     }

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Please use the [GitHub Issue Tracker](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issu
 - Documentation feedback 📖
 
 Before opening a new issue:
-- 🛑 [Check Common Issues & Debug Tips](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DEBUG_TIPS.md#common-issues)
+- 🛑 [Check Common Issues & Debug Tips](https://docs.netalertx.com/DEBUG_TIPS#common-issues)
 - 🔍 [Search Closed Issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed)
 
 ---
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Please:
 - Follow existing **code style and structure**
 - Provide a clear title and description for your PR
 - If relevant, add or update tests and documentation
-- For plugins, refer to the [Plugin Dev Guide](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS_DEV.md)
+- For plugins, refer to the [Plugin Dev Guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS_DEV)
 
 ---
 
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ By participating, you agree to follow our [Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
 
 ## 📬 Contact
 
-If you have more in-depth questions or want to discuss contributing in other ways, feel free to reach out at:  
+If you have more in-depth questions or want to discuss contributing in other ways, feel free to reach out at:
 📧 [jokob@duck.com](mailto:jokob@duck.com?subject=NetAlertX%20Contribution)
 
 We appreciate every contribution, big or small! 💙

Dockerfile

@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
 # The NetAlertX Dockerfile has 3 stages:
 #
 # Stage 1. Builder - NetAlertX Requires special tools and packages to build our virtual environment, but
-# which are not needed in future stages.  We build the builder and extract the venv for runner to use as 
+# which are not needed in future stages.  We build the builder and extract the venv for runner to use as
 # a base.
 #
 # Stage 2. Runner builds the bare minimum requirements to create an operational NetAlertX. The primary
 # reason for breaking at this stage is it leaves the system in a proper state for devcontainer operation
-# This image also provides a break-out point for uses who wish to execute the anti-pattern of using a 
+# This image also provides a break-out point for uses who wish to execute the anti-pattern of using a
 # docker container as a VM for experimentation and various development patterns.
 #
 # Stage 3. Hardened removes root, sudoers, folders, permissions, and locks the system down into a read-only
-# compatible image. While NetAlertX does require some read-write operations, this image can guarantee the 
+# compatible image. While NetAlertX does require some read-write operations, this image can guarantee the
 # code pushed out by the project is the only code which will run on the system after each container restart.
 # It reduces the chance of system hijacking and operates with all modern security protocols in place as is
 # expected from a security appliance.
@@ -26,13 +26,25 @@ ENV PATH="/opt/venv/bin:$PATH"
 
 # Install build dependencies
 COPY requirements.txt /tmp/requirements.txt
-RUN apk add --no-cache bash shadow python3 python3-dev gcc musl-dev libffi-dev openssl-dev git \
+# hadolint ignore=DL3018
+RUN apk add --no-cache \
+        bash \
+        shadow \
+        python3 \
+        python3-dev \
+        gcc \
+        musl-dev \
+        libffi-dev \
+        openssl-dev \
+        git \
+        rust \
+        cargo \
     && python -m venv /opt/venv
 
-# Create virtual environment owned by root, but readable by everyone else. This makes it easy to copy 
-# into hardened stage without worrying about permissions and keeps image size small. Keeping the commands
-# together makes for a slightly smaller image size.
-RUN pip install -r /tmp/requirements.txt && \
+# Upgrade pip/wheel/setuptools and install Python packages
+# hadolint ignore=DL3013, DL3042
+RUN python -m pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel && \
+    pip install --prefer-binary --no-cache-dir -r /tmp/requirements.txt && \
     chmod -R u-rwx,g-rwx /opt
 
 # second stage is the main runtime stage with just the minimum required to run the application
@@ -40,17 +52,25 @@ RUN pip install -r /tmp/requirements.txt && \
 FROM alpine:3.22 AS runner
 
 ARG INSTALL_DIR=/app
+# Runtime service account (override at build; container user can still be overridden at run time)
+ARG NETALERTX_UID=20211
+ARG NETALERTX_GID=20211
+# Read-only lock owner (separate from service account to avoid UID/GID collisions)
+ARG READONLY_UID=20212
+ARG READONLY_GID=20212
 
 # NetAlertX app directories
 ENV NETALERTX_APP=${INSTALL_DIR}
-ENV NETALERTX_CONFIG=${NETALERTX_APP}/config
+ENV NETALERTX_DATA=/data
+ENV NETALERTX_CONFIG=${NETALERTX_DATA}/config
 ENV NETALERTX_FRONT=${NETALERTX_APP}/front
+ENV NETALERTX_PLUGINS=${NETALERTX_FRONT}/plugins
 ENV NETALERTX_SERVER=${NETALERTX_APP}/server
-ENV NETALERTX_API=${NETALERTX_APP}/api
-ENV NETALERTX_DB=${NETALERTX_APP}/db
+ENV NETALERTX_API=/tmp/api
+ENV NETALERTX_DB=${NETALERTX_DATA}/db
 ENV NETALERTX_DB_FILE=${NETALERTX_DB}/app.db
 ENV NETALERTX_BACK=${NETALERTX_APP}/back
-ENV NETALERTX_LOG=${NETALERTX_APP}/log
+ENV NETALERTX_LOG=/tmp/log
 ENV NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG=${NETALERTX_LOG}/plugins
 ENV NETALERTX_CONFIG_FILE=${NETALERTX_CONFIG}/app.conf
 
@@ -66,7 +86,8 @@ ENV LOG_APP_PHP_ERRORS=${NETALERTX_LOG}/app.php_errors.log
 ENV LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE=${NETALERTX_LOG}/execution_queue.log
 ENV LOG_REPORT_OUTPUT_JSON=${NETALERTX_LOG}/report_output.json
 ENV LOG_STDOUT=${NETALERTX_LOG}/stdout.log
-ENV LOG_CROND=${NETALERTX_LOG}/crond.log
+ENV LOG_CRON=${NETALERTX_LOG}/cron.log
+ENV LOG_NGINX_ERROR=${NETALERTX_LOG}/nginx-error.log
 
 # System Services configuration files
 ENV ENTRYPOINT_CHECKS=/entrypoint.d
@@ -74,48 +95,50 @@ ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES=/services
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_SCRIPTS=${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/scripts
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG=${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/config
 ENV SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/nginx
-ENV SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG_FILE=${SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG}/nginx.conf
-ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG=${SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG}/conf.active
+ENV SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG_TEMPLATE=${SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG}/netalertx.conf.template
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG_CRON=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/cron
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG=/tmp/nginx/active-config
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG_FILE=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG}/nginx.conf
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FOLDER=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/php
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FPM_D=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FOLDER}/php-fpm.d
-ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_CROND=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/crond
-ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN=${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/run
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN=/tmp/run
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN}/tmp
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN}/logs
 ENV PHP_FPM_CONFIG_FILE=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FOLDER}/php-fpm.conf
 ENV READ_ONLY_FOLDERS="${NETALERTX_BACK} ${NETALERTX_FRONT} ${NETALERTX_SERVER} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES} \
                        ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG} ${ENTRYPOINT_CHECKS}"
-ENV READ_WRITE_FOLDERS="${NETALERTX_CONFIG} ${NETALERTX_DB} ${NETALERTX_API} ${NETALERTX_LOG} \
-                       ${NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP} \
-                       ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG} ${SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG}"
+ENV READ_WRITE_FOLDERS="${NETALERTX_DATA} ${NETALERTX_CONFIG} ${NETALERTX_DB} ${NETALERTX_API} \
+                       ${NETALERTX_LOG} ${NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN} \
+                       ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG} \
+                       ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG}"
 
 #Python environment
-ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1 
+ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1
 ENV VIRTUAL_ENV=/opt/venv
 ENV VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN=/opt/venv/bin
-ENV PYTHONPATH=${NETALERTX_APP}:${NETALERTX_SERVER}:${VIRTUAL_ENV}/lib/python3.12/site-packages
-ENV PATH="${SYSTEM_SERVICES}:${VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN}:$PATH" 
+ENV PYTHONPATH=${NETALERTX_APP}:${NETALERTX_SERVER}:${NETALERTX_PLUGINS}:${VIRTUAL_ENV}/lib/python3.12/site-packages
+ENV PATH="${SYSTEM_SERVICES}:${VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN}:$PATH"
 
 # App Environment
 ENV LISTEN_ADDR=0.0.0.0
 ENV PORT=20211
 ENV NETALERTX_DEBUG=0
 ENV VENDORSPATH=/app/back/ieee-oui.txt
-ENV VENDORSPATH_NEWEST=/services/run/tmp/ieee-oui.txt
+ENV VENDORSPATH_NEWEST=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP}/ieee-oui.txt
 ENV ENVIRONMENT=alpine
 ENV READ_ONLY_USER=readonly READ_ONLY_GROUP=readonly
 ENV NETALERTX_USER=netalertx NETALERTX_GROUP=netalertx
-ENV LANG=C.UTF-8 
+ENV LANG=C.UTF-8
 
 
-RUN apk add --no-cache bash mtr libbsd zip lsblk tzdata curl arp-scan iproute2 iproute2-ss nmap \
+RUN apk add --no-cache bash mtr libbsd zip lsblk tzdata curl arp-scan iproute2 iproute2-ss nmap fping \
     nmap-scripts traceroute nbtscan net-tools net-snmp-tools bind-tools awake ca-certificates \
     sqlite php83 php83-fpm php83-cgi php83-curl php83-sqlite3 php83-session python3 envsubst \
-    nginx shadow && \
+    nginx supercronic shadow su-exec && \
     rm -Rf /var/cache/apk/*  && \
     rm -Rf /etc/nginx && \
-    addgroup -g 20211 ${NETALERTX_GROUP} && \
-    adduser -u 20211 -D -h ${NETALERTX_APP} -G ${NETALERTX_GROUP} ${NETALERTX_USER} && \
+    addgroup -g ${NETALERTX_GID} ${NETALERTX_GROUP} && \
+    adduser -u ${NETALERTX_UID} -D -h ${NETALERTX_APP} -G ${NETALERTX_GROUP} ${NETALERTX_USER} && \
     apk del shadow
 
 
@@ -125,77 +148,99 @@ COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} install/production-filesystem/
 COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} --chmod=755 back ${NETALERTX_BACK}
 COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} --chmod=755 front ${NETALERTX_FRONT}
 COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} --chmod=755 server ${NETALERTX_SERVER}
-RUN install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 755 ${NETALERTX_API}  \
-    ${NETALERTX_LOG} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP} ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG} && \
+
+# Create required folders with correct ownership and permissions
+RUN install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 700 ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
     sh -c "find ${NETALERTX_APP} -type f \( -name '*.sh' -o -name 'speedtest-cli' \) \
     -exec chmod 750 {} \;"
 
-# Copy the virtualenv from the builder stage
-COPY --from=builder --chown=20212:20212 ${VIRTUAL_ENV} ${VIRTUAL_ENV}
+# Copy version information into the image
+COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} .[V]ERSION ${NETALERTX_APP}/.VERSION
+COPY --chown=${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} .[V]ERSION ${NETALERTX_APP}/.VERSION_PREV
+
+# Copy the virtualenv from the builder stage (owned by readonly lock owner)
+COPY --from=builder --chown=${READONLY_UID}:${READONLY_GID} ${VIRTUAL_ENV} ${VIRTUAL_ENV}
 
 
 # Initialize each service with the dockerfiles/init-*.sh scripts, once.
 # This is done after the copy of the venv to ensure the venv is in place
 # although it may be quicker to do it before the copy, it keeps the image
 # layers smaller to do it after.
-RUN apk add libcap && \
-    setcap cap_net_raw+ep /bin/busybox && \
+# hadolint ignore=DL3018
+RUN for vfile in .VERSION .VERSION_PREV; do \
+        if [ ! -f "${NETALERTX_APP}/${vfile}" ]; then \
+            echo "DEVELOPMENT 00000000" > "${NETALERTX_APP}/${vfile}"; \
+        fi; \
+        chown ${READONLY_UID}:${READONLY_GID} "${NETALERTX_APP}/${vfile}"; \
+    done && \
+    apk add --no-cache libcap && \
     setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip /usr/bin/nmap && \
     setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip /usr/bin/arp-scan && \
     setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin,cap_net_bind_service+eip /usr/bin/nbtscan && \
     setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip /usr/bin/traceroute && \
-    setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip $(readlink -f ${VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN}/python) && \
+    setcap cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip "$(readlink -f ${VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN}/python)" && \
     /bin/sh /build/init-nginx.sh && \
     /bin/sh /build/init-php-fpm.sh && \
-    /bin/sh /build/init-crond.sh && \
+    /bin/sh /build/init-cron.sh && \
     /bin/sh /build/init-backend.sh && \
     rm -rf /build && \
     apk del libcap && \
-    date +%s > ${NETALERTX_FRONT}/buildtimestamp.txt
+    date +%s > "${NETALERTX_FRONT}/buildtimestamp.txt"
 
 
-ENTRYPOINT ["/bin/sh","/entrypoint.sh"]
+ENTRYPOINT ["/bin/bash","/entrypoint.sh"]
 
 # Final hardened stage to improve security by setting least possible permissions and removing sudo access.
 # When complete, if the image is compromised, there's not much that can be done with it.
 # This stage is separate from Runner stage so that devcontainer can use the Runner stage.
 FROM runner AS hardened
 
+# Re-declare UID/GID args for this stage
+ARG NETALERTX_UID=20211
+ARG NETALERTX_GID=20211
+ARG READONLY_UID=20212
+ARG READONLY_GID=20212
+
 ENV UMASK=0077
 
 # Create readonly user and group with no shell access.
 # Readonly user marks folders that are created by NetAlertX, but should not be modified.
-# AI may claim this is stupid, but it's actually least possible permissions as 
+# AI may claim this is stupid, but it's actually least possible permissions as
 # read-only user cannot login, cannot sudo, has no write permission, and cannot even
 # read the files it owns. The read-only user is ownership-as-a-lock hardening pattern.
-RUN addgroup -g 20212 ${READ_ONLY_GROUP} && \
-    adduser -u 20212 -G ${READ_ONLY_GROUP} -D -h /app ${READ_ONLY_USER}
+RUN addgroup -g ${READONLY_GID} "${READ_ONLY_GROUP}" && \
+    adduser -u ${READONLY_UID} -G "${READ_ONLY_GROUP}" -D -h /app "${READ_ONLY_USER}"
 
 
 # reduce permissions to minimum necessary for all NetAlertX files and folders
 # Permissions 005 and 004 are not typos, they enable read-only. Everyone can
 # read the read-only files, and nobody can write to them, even the readonly user.
+
+# hadolint ignore=SC2114
 RUN chown -R ${READ_ONLY_USER}:${READ_ONLY_GROUP} ${READ_ONLY_FOLDERS} && \
     chmod -R 004 ${READ_ONLY_FOLDERS} && \
     find ${READ_ONLY_FOLDERS} -type d -exec chmod 005 {} + && \
-    install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 700 ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
-    chown -R ${NETALERTX_USER}:${NETALERTX_GROUP} ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
-    chmod -R 600 ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
-    find ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} -type d -exec chmod 700 {} + && \
-    chown ${READ_ONLY_USER}:${READ_ONLY_GROUP} /entrypoint.sh /opt /opt/venv && \
-    chmod 005 /entrypoint.sh ${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/*.sh ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_SCRIPTS}/* ${ENTRYPOINT_CHECKS}/* /app /opt /opt/venv && \
-    for dir in ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS}; do \
-        install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 700 "$dir"; \
-    done && \
+    install -d -o ${NETALERTX_USER} -g ${NETALERTX_GROUP} -m 0777 ${READ_WRITE_FOLDERS} && \
+    chown ${READ_ONLY_USER}:${READ_ONLY_GROUP} /entrypoint.sh /root-entrypoint.sh /opt /opt/venv && \
+    chmod 005 /entrypoint.sh /root-entrypoint.sh ${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/*.sh ${SYSTEM_SERVICES_SCRIPTS}/* ${ENTRYPOINT_CHECKS}/* /app /opt /opt/venv && \
+    # Do not bake first-run artifacts into the image. If present, Docker volume copy-up
+    # will persist restrictive ownership/modes into fresh named volumes, breaking
+    # arbitrary non-root UID/GID runs.
+    rm -f \
+      "${NETALERTX_CONFIG}/app.conf" \
+      "${NETALERTX_DB_FILE}" \
+      "${NETALERTX_DB_FILE}-shm" \
+      "${NETALERTX_DB_FILE}-wal" || true && \
     apk del apk-tools && \
     rm -Rf /var /etc/sudoers.d/* /etc/shadow /etc/gshadow /etc/sudoers \
     /lib/apk /lib/firmware /lib/modules-load.d /lib/sysctl.d /mnt /home/ /root \
     /srv /media && \
-    sed -i "/^\(${READ_ONLY_USER}\|${NETALERTX_USER}\):/!d" /etc/passwd && \
-    sed -i "/^\(${READ_ONLY_GROUP}\|${NETALERTX_GROUP}\):/!d" /etc/group && \
-    echo -ne '#!/bin/sh\n"$@"\n' > /usr/bin/sudo && chmod +x /usr/bin/sudo
+    # Preserve root and system identities so hardened entrypoint never needs to patch /etc/passwd or /etc/group at runtime.
+    printf '#!/bin/sh\n"$@"\n' > /usr/bin/sudo && chmod +x /usr/bin/sudo
+USER "0"
 
-USER netalertx
+# Call root-entrypoint.sh which drops priviliges to run entrypoint.sh.
+ENTRYPOINT ["/root-entrypoint.sh"]
 
 HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=10s --start-period=60s --retries=3 \
     CMD /services/healthcheck.sh

Dockerfile.debian

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 # treat a container as an operating system, which is an anti-pattern and a common source of
 # security issues.
 #
-# The default Dockerfile/docker-compose image contains the following security improvements 
+# The default Dockerfile/docker-compose image contains the following security improvements
 # over the Debian image:
 # - read-only filesystem
 # - no sudo access
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 # - minimal base image (Alpine Linux)
 # - minimal python environment (venv, no pip)
 # - minimal stripped web server
-# - minimal stripped php environment 
+# - minimal stripped php environment
 # - minimal services (nginx, php-fpm, crond, no unnecessary services or service managers)
 # - minimal users and groups (netalertx and readonly only, no others)
 # - minimal permissions (read-only for most files and folders, write-only for necessary folders)
@@ -36,8 +36,8 @@
 # - Uses the same services as the development environment (nginx, php-fpm, crond)
 # - Uses the same environment variables as the development environment (only necessary ones, no others)
 # - Uses the same file and folder structure as the development environment (only necessary ones, no others)
-# NetAlertX is designed to be run as an unattended network security monitoring appliance, which means it 
-# should be able to operate without human intervention. Overall, the hardened image is designed to be as 
+# NetAlertX is designed to be run as an unattended network security monitoring appliance, which means it
+# should be able to operate without human intervention. Overall, the hardened image is designed to be as
 # secure as possible while still being functional and is recommended because you cannot attack a surface
 # that isn't there.
 
@@ -49,14 +49,15 @@ FROM debian:bookworm-slim
 # NetAlertX app directories
 ENV INSTALL_DIR=/app
 ENV NETALERTX_APP=${INSTALL_DIR}
-ENV NETALERTX_CONFIG=${NETALERTX_APP}/config
+ENV NETALERTX_DATA=/data
+ENV NETALERTX_CONFIG=${NETALERTX_DATA}/config
 ENV NETALERTX_FRONT=${NETALERTX_APP}/front
 ENV NETALERTX_SERVER=${NETALERTX_APP}/server
-ENV NETALERTX_API=${NETALERTX_APP}/api
-ENV NETALERTX_DB=${NETALERTX_APP}/db
+ENV NETALERTX_API=/tmp/api
+ENV NETALERTX_DB=${NETALERTX_DATA}/db
 ENV NETALERTX_DB_FILE=${NETALERTX_DB}/app.db
 ENV NETALERTX_BACK=${NETALERTX_APP}/back
-ENV NETALERTX_LOG=${NETALERTX_APP}/log
+ENV NETALERTX_LOG=/tmp/log
 ENV NETALERTX_PLUGINS_LOG=${NETALERTX_LOG}/plugins
 
 # NetAlertX log files
@@ -71,30 +72,32 @@ ENV LOG_APP_PHP_ERRORS=${NETALERTX_LOG}/app.php_errors.log
 ENV LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE=${NETALERTX_LOG}/execution_queue.log
 ENV LOG_REPORT_OUTPUT_JSON=${NETALERTX_LOG}/report_output.json
 ENV LOG_STDOUT=${NETALERTX_LOG}/stdout.log
-ENV LOG_CROND=${NETALERTX_LOG}/crond.log
+ENV LOG_CRON=${NETALERTX_LOG}/cron.log
+ENV LOG_NGINX_ERROR=${NETALERTX_LOG}/nginx-error.log
 
 # System Services configuration files
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES=/services
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG=${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/config
 ENV SYSTEM_NGINIX_CONFIG=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/nginx
 ENV SYSTEM_NGINX_CONFIG_FILE=${SYSTEM_NGINIX_CONFIG}/nginx.conf
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_ACTIVE_CONFIG=/tmp/nginx/active-config
 ENV NETALERTX_CONFIG_FILE=${NETALERTX_CONFIG}/app.conf
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FOLDER=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/php
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FPM_D=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FOLDER}/php-fpm.d
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_CROND=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_CONFIG}/crond
-ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN=${SYSTEM_SERVICES}/run
+ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN=/tmp/run
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN}/tmp
 ENV SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_LOG=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN}/logs
 ENV PHP_FPM_CONFIG_FILE=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_PHP_FOLDER}/php-fpm.conf
 
 #Python environment
 ENV PYTHONPATH=${NETALERTX_SERVER}
-ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1 
+ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1
 ENV VIRTUAL_ENV=/opt/venv
 ENV VIRTUAL_ENV_BIN=/opt/venv/bin
 ENV PATH="${VIRTUAL_ENV}/bin:${PATH}:/services"
 ENV VENDORSPATH=/app/back/ieee-oui.txt
-ENV VENDORSPATH_NEWEST=/services/run/tmp/ieee-oui.txt
+ENV VENDORSPATH_NEWEST=${SYSTEM_SERVICES_RUN_TMP}/ieee-oui.txt
 
 
 # App Environment
@@ -104,9 +107,9 @@ ENV NETALERTX_DEBUG=0
 
 #Container environment
 ENV ENVIRONMENT=debian
-ENV USER=netalertx 
+ENV USER=netalertx
 ENV USER_ID=1000
-ENV USER_GID=1000 
+ENV USER_GID=1000
 
 # Todo, figure out why using a workdir instead of full paths don't work
 # Todo, do we still need all these packages? I can already see sudo which isn't needed
@@ -124,30 +127,34 @@ RUN groupadd --gid "${USER_GID}" "${USER}" && \
     usermod -a -G ${USER_GID} root && \
     usermod -a -G ${USER_GID} www-data
 
-COPY --chmod=775 --chown=${USER_ID}:${USER_GID} install/production-filesystem/ /    
+COPY --chmod=775 --chown=${USER_ID}:${USER_GID} install/production-filesystem/ /
 COPY --chmod=775 --chown=${USER_ID}:${USER_GID} . ${INSTALL_DIR}/
 
 
-# ❗ IMPORTANT - if you modify this file modify the /install/install_dependecies.debian.sh file as well ❗ 
-RUN apt update && apt-get install -y \
+# ❗ IMPORTANT - if you modify this file modify the /install/install_dependecies.debian.sh file as well ❗
+# hadolint ignore=DL3008,DL3027
+RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends \
     tini snmp ca-certificates curl libwww-perl arp-scan sudo gettext-base \
-    nginx-light php php-cgi php-fpm php-sqlite3 php-curl sqlite3 dnsutils net-tools  \
-    python3 python3-dev iproute2 nmap python3-pip zip git systemctl usbutils traceroute nbtscan openrc \
-    busybox nginx nginx-core mtr python3-venv
+    nginx-light php php-cgi php-fpm php-sqlite3 php-curl sqlite3 dnsutils net-tools   \
+    python3 python3-dev iproute2 nmap fping python3-pip zip git systemctl usbutils traceroute nbtscan openrc \
+    busybox nginx nginx-core mtr python3-venv && \
+    rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
 
 # While php8.3 is in debian bookworm repos, php-fpm is not included so we need to add sury.org repo
 # (Ondřej Surý maintains php packages for debian. This is temp until debian includes php-fpm in their
 # repos. Likely it will be in Debian Trixie.).  This keeps the image up-to-date with the alpine version.
+# hadolint ignore=DL3008
 RUN apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends \
     apt-transport-https \
     ca-certificates \
     lsb-release \
     wget && \
-    wget -O /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/php.gpg https://packages.sury.org/php/apt.gpg && \
+    wget -q -O /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/php.gpg https://packages.sury.org/php/apt.gpg && \
     echo "deb https://packages.sury.org/php/ $(lsb_release -sc) main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/php.list && \
     apt-get update && \
-    apt-get install -y php8.3-fpm php8.3-cli php8.3-sqlite3 php8.3-common php8.3-curl php8.3-cgi && \
-    ln -s /usr/sbin/php-fpm8.3 /usr/sbin/php-fpm83 # make it compatible with alpine version
+    apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends php8.3-fpm php8.3-cli php8.3-sqlite3 php8.3-common php8.3-curl php8.3-cgi && \
+    ln -s /usr/sbin/php-fpm8.3 /usr/sbin/php-fpm83 && \
+    rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/* # make it compatible with alpine version
 
 # Setup virtual python environment and use pip3 to install packages
 RUN python3 -m venv ${VIRTUAL_ENV} && \

README.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 # NetAlertX - Network, presence scanner and alert framework
 
-Get visibility of what's going on on your WIFI/LAN network and enable presence detection of important devices. Schedule scans for devices, port changes and get alerts if unknown devices or changes are found. Write your own [Plugin](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/docs/PLUGINS.md#readme) with auto-generated UI and in-build notification system. Build out and easily maintain your network source of truth (NSoT).
+Get visibility of what's going on on your WIFI/LAN network and enable presence detection of important devices. Schedule scans for devices, port changes and get alerts if unknown devices or changes are found. Write your own [Plugin](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS#readme) with auto-generated UI and in-build notification system. Build out and easily maintain your network source of truth (NSoT) and device inventory.
 
 ## 📋 Table of Contents
 
@@ -33,19 +33,25 @@ Get visibility of what's going on on your WIFI/LAN network and enable presence d
 
 ## 🚀 Quick Start
 
+> [!WARNING]
+> ⚠️ **Important:** The docker-compose has recently changed. Carefully read the [Migration guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/MIGRATION/?h=migrat#12-migration-from-netalertx-v25524) for detailed instructions.
+
 Start NetAlertX in seconds with Docker:
 
 ```bash
-docker run -d --rm --network=host \
-  -v local_path/config:/app/config \
-  -v local_path/db:/app/db \
-  --mount type=tmpfs,target=/app/api \
-  -e PUID=200 -e PGID=300 \
-  -e TZ=Europe/Berlin \
+docker run -d \
+  --network=host \
+  --restart unless-stopped \
+  -v /local_data_dir:/data \
+  -v /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro \
+  --tmpfs /tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700 \
   -e PORT=20211 \
+  -e APP_CONF_OVERRIDE='{"GRAPHQL_PORT":"20214"}' \
   ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
 ```
 
+Note: Your `/local_data_dir` should contain a `config` and `db` folder.
+
 To deploy a containerized instance directly from the source repository, execute the following BASH sequence:
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX.git
@@ -54,17 +60,17 @@ docker compose up --force-recreate --build
 # To customize: edit docker-compose.yaml and run that last command again
 ```
 
-Need help configuring it? Check the [usage guide](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/README.md) or [full documentation](https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/).
+Need help configuring it? Check the [usage guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/README) or [full documentation](https://docs.netalertx.com/).
 
 For Home Assistant users: [Click here to add NetAlertX](https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect/supervisor_add_addon_repository/?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Falexbelgium%2Fhassio-addons)
 
 For other install methods, check the [installation docs](#-documentation)
 
 
-| [📑 Docker guide](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md) | [🚀 Releases](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/releases) | [📚 Docs](https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/) | [🔌 Plugins](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS.md) | [🤖 Ask AI](https://gurubase.io/g/netalertx)
-|----------------------| ----------------------|  ----------------------| ----------------------| ----------------------| 
+| [📑 Docker guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/DOCKER_INSTALLATION) | [🚀 Releases](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/releases) | [📚 Docs](https://docs.netalertx.com/) | [🔌 Plugins](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS) | [🤖 Ask AI](https://gurubase.io/g/netalertx)
+|----------------------| ----------------------|  ----------------------| ----------------------| ----------------------|
 
-![showcase][showcase] 
+![showcase][showcase]
 
 <details>
   <summary>📷 Click for more screenshots</summary>
@@ -82,20 +88,20 @@ For other install methods, check the [installation docs](#-documentation)
 
 ### Scanners
 
-The app scans your network for **New devices**, **New connections** (re-connections), **Disconnections**, **"Always Connected" devices down**, Devices **IP changes** and **Internet IP address changes**. Discovery & scan methods include: **arp-scan**,  **Pi-hole - DB import**,  **Pi-hole - DHCP leases import**, **Generic DHCP leases import**, **UNIFI controller import**, **SNMP-enabled router import**. Check the [Plugins](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/docs/PLUGINS.md#readme) docs for a full list of avaliable plugins. 
+The app scans your network for **New devices**, **New connections** (re-connections), **Disconnections**, **"Always Connected" devices down**, Devices **IP changes** and **Internet IP address changes**. Discovery & scan methods include: **arp-scan**,  **Pi-hole - DB import**,  **Pi-hole - DHCP leases import**, **Generic DHCP leases import**, **UNIFI controller import**, **SNMP-enabled router import**. Check the [Plugins](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS#readme) docs for a full list of avaliable plugins.
 
 ### Notification gateways
 
-Send notifications to more than 80+ services, including Telegram via [Apprise](https://hub.docker.com/r/caronc/apprise), or use native [Pushsafer](https://www.pushsafer.com/), [Pushover](https://www.pushover.net/), or [NTFY](https://ntfy.sh/) publishers. 
+Send notifications to more than 80+ services, including Telegram via [Apprise](https://hub.docker.com/r/caronc/apprise), or use native [Pushsafer](https://www.pushsafer.com/), [Pushover](https://www.pushover.net/), or [NTFY](https://ntfy.sh/) publishers.
 
 ### Integrations and Plugins
 
-Feed your data and device changes into [Home Assistant](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/HOME_ASSISTANT.md), read [API endpoints](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/API.md), or use [Webhooks](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/WEBHOOK_N8N.md) to setup custom automation flows. You can also 
-build your own scanners with the [Plugin system](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/docs/PLUGINS.md#readme) in as little as [15 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbxlwiWhv8).
+Feed your data and device changes into [Home Assistant](https://docs.netalertx.com/HOME_ASSISTANT), read [API endpoints](https://docs.netalertx.com/API), or use [Webhooks](https://docs.netalertx.com/WEBHOOK_N8N) to setup custom automation flows. You can also
+build your own scanners with the [Plugin system](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS#readme) in as little as [15 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbxlwiWhv8).
 
 ### Workflows
 
-The [workflows module](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/WORKFLOWS.md) allows to automate repetitive tasks, making network management more efficient. Whether you need to assign newly discovered devices to a specific Network Node, auto-group devices from a given vendor, unarchive a device if detected online, or automatically delete devices, this module provides the flexibility to tailor the automations to your needs.
+The [workflows module](https://docs.netalertx.com/WORKFLOWS) allows to automate repetitive tasks, making network management more efficient. Whether you need to assign newly discovered devices to a specific Network Node, auto-group devices from a given vendor, unarchive a device if detected online, or automatically delete devices, this module provides the flexibility to tailor the automations to your needs.
 
 
 ## 📚 Documentation
@@ -103,15 +109,15 @@ The [workflows module](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/WORK
 
 Supported browsers: Chrome, Firefox
 
-- [[Installation] Docker](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md) 
-- [[Installation] Home Assistant](https://github.com/alexbelgium/hassio-addons/tree/master/netalertx) 
-- [[Installation] Bare metal](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/HW_INSTALL.md) 
-- [[Installation] Unraid App](https://unraid.net/community/apps) 
-- [[Setup] Usage and Configuration](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/README.md)
-- [[Development] API docs](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/API.md)
-- [[Development] Custom Plugins](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS_DEV.md)
+- [[Installation] Docker](https://docs.netalertx.com/DOCKER_INSTALLATION)
+- [[Installation] Home Assistant](https://github.com/alexbelgium/hassio-addons/tree/master/netalertx)
+- [[Installation] Bare metal](https://docs.netalertx.com/HW_INSTALL)
+- [[Installation] Unraid App](https://unraid.net/community/apps)
+- [[Setup] Usage and Configuration](https://docs.netalertx.com/README)
+- [[Development] API docs](https://docs.netalertx.com/API)
+- [[Development] Custom Plugins](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS_DEV)
 
-...or explore all the [documentation here](https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/).
+...or explore all the [documentation here](https://docs.netalertx.com/).
 
 ## 🔐 Security & Privacy
 
@@ -127,39 +133,39 @@ See [Security Best Practices](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/security) fo
 
 ## ❓ FAQ
 
-**Q: Why don’t I see any devices?**  
+**Q: Why don’t I see any devices?**
 A: Ensure the container has proper network access (e.g., use `--network host` on Linux). Also check that your scan method is properly configured in the UI.
 
-**Q: Does this work on Wi-Fi-only devices like Raspberry Pi?**  
+**Q: Does this work on Wi-Fi-only devices like Raspberry Pi?**
 A: Yes, but some scanners (e.g. ARP) work best on Ethernet. For Wi-Fi, try SNMP, DHCP, or Pi-hole import.
 
-**Q: Will this send any data to the internet?**  
+**Q: Will this send any data to the internet?**
 A: No. All scans and data remain local, unless you set up cloud-based notifications.
 
-**Q: Can I use this without Docker?**  
-A: Yes! You can install it bare-metal. See the [bare metal installation guide](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/HW_INSTALL.md).
+**Q: Can I use this without Docker?**
+A: Yes! You can install it bare-metal. See the [bare metal installation guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/HW_INSTALL).
 
-**Q: Where is the data stored?**  
-A: In the `/config` and `/db` folders, mapped in Docker. Back up these folders regularly.
+**Q: Where is the data stored?**
+A: In the `/data/config` and `/data/db` folders. Back up these folders regularly.
 
 
 ## 🐞 Known Issues
 
-- Some scanners (e.g. ARP) may not detect devices on different subnets. See the [Remote networks guide](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/REMOTE_NETWORKS.md) for workarounds.
+- Some scanners (e.g. ARP) may not detect devices on different subnets. See the [Remote networks guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/REMOTE_NETWORKS) for workarounds.
 - Wi-Fi-only networks may require alternate scanners for accurate detection.
 - Notification throttling may be needed for large networks to prevent spam.
 - On some systems, elevated permissions (like `CAP_NET_RAW`) may be needed for low-level scanning.
 
-Check the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues) for the latest bug reports and solutions and consult [the official documentation](https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/).
+Check the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues) for the latest bug reports and solutions and consult [the official documentation](https://docs.netalertx.com/).
 
 ## 📃 Everything else
 <!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
 
 ### 📧 Get notified what's new
 
-Get notified about a new release, what new functionality you can use and about breaking changes. 
+Get notified about a new release, what new functionality you can use and about breaking changes.
 
-![Follow and star][follow_star] 
+![Follow and star][follow_star]
 
 ### 🔀 Other Alternative Apps
 
@@ -170,15 +176,15 @@ Get notified about a new release, what new functionality you can use and about b
 
 ### 💙 Donations
 
-Thank you to everyone who appreciates this tool and donates. 
+Thank you to everyone who appreciates this tool and donates.
 
 <details>
   <summary>Click for more ways to donate</summary>
-  
+
   <hr>
 
-  | [![GitHub](https://i.imgur.com/emsRCPh.png)](https://github.com/sponsors/jokob-sk) | [![Buy Me A Coffee](https://i.imgur.com/pIM6YXL.png)](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jokobsk) | [![Patreon](https://i.imgur.com/MuYsrq1.png)](https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84385063) | 
-| --- | --- | --- | 
+  | [![GitHub](https://i.imgur.com/emsRCPh.png)](https://github.com/sponsors/jokob-sk) | [![Buy Me A Coffee](https://i.imgur.com/pIM6YXL.png)](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jokobsk) | [![Patreon](https://i.imgur.com/MuYsrq1.png)](https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84385063) |
+| --- | --- | --- |
 
   - Bitcoin: `1N8tupjeCK12qRVU2XrV17WvKK7LCawyZM`
   - Ethereum: `0x6e2749Cb42F4411bc98501406BdcD82244e3f9C7`
@@ -189,11 +195,11 @@ Thank you to everyone who appreciates this tool and donates.
 
 ### 🏗 Contributors
 
-This project would be nothing without the amazing work of the community, with special thanks to: 
+This project would be nothing without the amazing work of the community, with special thanks to:
 
-> [pucherot/Pi.Alert](https://github.com/pucherot/Pi.Alert) (the original creator of PiAlert), [leiweibau](https://github.com/leiweibau/Pi.Alert): Dark mode (and much more), [Macleykun](https://github.com/Macleykun) (Help with Dockerfile clean-up), [vladaurosh](https://github.com/vladaurosh) for Alpine re-base help, [Final-Hawk](https://github.com/Final-Hawk) (Help with NTFY, styling and other fixes), [TeroRERO](https://github.com/terorero) (Spanish translations), [Data-Monkey](https://github.com/Data-Monkey), (Split-up of the python.py file and more), [cvc90](https://github.com/cvc90) (Spanish translation and various UI work) to name a few. Check out all the [amazing contributors](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/graphs/contributors). 
+> [pucherot/Pi.Alert](https://github.com/pucherot/Pi.Alert) (the original creator of PiAlert), [leiweibau](https://github.com/leiweibau/Pi.Alert): Dark mode (and much more), [Macleykun](https://github.com/Macleykun) (Help with Dockerfile clean-up), [vladaurosh](https://github.com/vladaurosh) for Alpine re-base help, [Final-Hawk](https://github.com/Final-Hawk) (Help with NTFY, styling and other fixes), [TeroRERO](https://github.com/terorero) (Spanish translations), [Data-Monkey](https://github.com/Data-Monkey), (Split-up of the python.py file and more), [cvc90](https://github.com/cvc90) (Spanish translation and various UI work) to name a few. Check out all the [amazing contributors](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/graphs/contributors).
 
-### 🌍 Translations 
+### 🌍 Translations
 
 Proudly using [Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/pialert/). Help out and suggest languages in the [online portal of Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/pialert/core/).
 

api

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+/tmp/api

back/app.conf

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ NSLOOKUP_RUN='before_name_updates'
 AVAHISCAN_RUN='before_name_updates'
 NBTSCAN_RUN='before_name_updates'
 
-# Email 
+# Email
 #-------------------------------------
 # (add SMTP to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
 #-------------------------------------
@@ -48,20 +48,19 @@ SMTP_PASS='password'
 SMTP_SKIP_TLS=False
 
 
-# Webhook 
+# Webhook
 #-------------------------------------
 # (add WEBHOOK to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
 #-------------------------------------
 WEBHOOK_RUN='disabled'  # use 'on_notification' to enable
 WEBHOOK_URL='http://n8n.local:5555/webhook-test/aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa'
-WEBHOOK_PAYLOAD='json'                 # webhook payload data format for the "body > attachements > text" attribute 
-                                       # in https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/webhook_json_sample.json 
+WEBHOOK_PAYLOAD='json'                 # webhook payload data format for the "body > attachements > text" attribute
                                        #   supported values: 'json', 'html' or 'text'
                                        #   e.g.: for discord use 'html'
 WEBHOOK_REQUEST_METHOD='GET'
 
 
-# Apprise 
+# Apprise
 #-------------------------------------
 # (add APPRISE to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
 #-------------------------------------
@@ -71,7 +70,7 @@ APPRISE_URL='mailto://smtp-relay.sendinblue.com:587?from=user@gmail.com&name=app
 
 
 # NTFY
-#------------------------------------- 
+#-------------------------------------
 # (add NTFY to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
 #-------------------------------------
 NTFY_RUN='disabled'  # use 'on_notification' to enable
@@ -81,7 +80,7 @@ NTFY_USER='user'
 NTFY_PASSWORD='passw0rd'
 
 
-# PUSHSAFER 
+# PUSHSAFER
 #-------------------------------------
 # (add PUSHSAFER to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
 #-------------------------------------
@@ -89,7 +88,7 @@ PUSHSAFER_RUN='disabled'  # use 'on_notification' to enable
 PUSHSAFER_TOKEN='ApiKey'
 
 
-# MQTT 
+# MQTT
 #-------------------------------------
 # (add MQTT to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
 #-------------------------------------

back/cron_script.sh

@@ -1,14 +1,17 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 export INSTALL_DIR=/app
 
-LOG_FILE="${INSTALL_DIR}/log/execution_queue.log"
-
-# Check if there are any entries with cron_restart_backend
-if grep -q "cron_restart_backend" "$LOG_FILE"; then
-  # Restart python application using s6
-  s6-svc -r /var/run/s6-rc/servicedirs/netalertx
-  echo 'done'
+if [ -f "${LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE}" ] && grep -q "cron_restart_backend" "${LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE}"; then
+  echo "$(date): Restarting backend triggered by cron_restart_backend"
+  killall python3 || echo "killall python3 failed or no process found"
+  sleep 2
+  /services/start-backend.sh &
 
   # Remove all lines containing cron_restart_backend from the log file
-  sed -i '/cron_restart_backend/d' "$LOG_FILE"
+  # Atomic replacement with temp file. grep returns 1 if no lines selected (file becomes empty), which is valid here.
+  grep -v "cron_restart_backend" "${LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE}" > "${LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE}.tmp"
+  RC=$?
+  if [ $RC -eq 0 ] || [ $RC -eq 1 ]; then
+    mv "${LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE}.tmp" "${LOG_EXECUTION_QUEUE}"
+  fi
 fi

db/.gitignore

@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-*
-!.gitignore

docker-compose.yml

@@ -1,71 +1,61 @@
 services:
   netalertx:
-  #use an environmental variable to set host networking mode if needed
-    network_mode: ${NETALERTX_NETWORK_MODE:-host}   # Use host networking for ARP scanning and other services
+    network_mode: host   # Use host networking for ARP scanning and other services
     build:
       context: .                                    # Build context is the current directory
       dockerfile: Dockerfile                        # Specify the Dockerfile to use
     image: netalertx:latest
     container_name: netalertx                       # The name when you docker contiainer ls
     read_only: true                                 # Make the container filesystem read-only
+    
+    # It is most secure to start with user 20211, but then we lose provisioning capabilities.
+    # user: "${NETALERTX_UID:-20211}:${NETALERTX_GID:-20211}"
     cap_drop:                                       # Drop all capabilities for enhanced security
       - ALL
     cap_add:                                        # Add only the necessary capabilities
-      - NET_ADMIN                                   # Required for ARP scanning
-      - NET_RAW                                     # Required for raw socket operations
-      - NET_BIND_SERVICE                            # Required to bind to privileged ports (nbtscan)
-
+      - NET_ADMIN                                   # Required for scanning with arp-scan, nmap, nbtscan, traceroute, and zero-conf
+      - NET_RAW                                     # Required for raw socket operations with arp-scan, nmap, nbtscan, traceroute and zero-conf
+      - NET_BIND_SERVICE                            # Required to bind to privileged ports with nbtscan
+      - CHOWN                                       # Required for root-entrypoint to chown /data + /tmp before dropping privileges
+      - SETUID                                      # Required for root-entrypoint to switch to non-root user
+      - SETGID                                      # Required for root-entrypoint to switch to non-root group                  
     volumes:
 
-      - type: volume                                # Persistent Docker-managed Named Volume for storage of config files
-        source: netalertx_config                    # the default name of the volume is netalertx_config
-        target: /app/config                         # inside the container mounted to /app/config
+      - type: volume                                # Persistent Docker-managed Named Volume for storage
+        source: netalertx_data                      # the default name of the volume is netalertx_data
+        target: /data                               # consolidated configuration and database storage
         read_only: false                            # writable volume
 
-    # Example custom local folder called /home/user/netalertx_config
+    # Example custom local folder called /home/user/netalertx_data
     # - type: bind
-    #   source: /home/user/netalertx_config
-    #   target: /app/config
+    #   source: /home/user/netalertx_data
+    #   target: /data
     #   read_only: false
     # ... or use the alternative format
-    # - /home/user/netalertx_config:/app/config:rw
-
-      - type: volume
-        source: netalertx_db
-        target: /app/db
-        read_only: false
+    # - /home/user/netalertx_data:/data:rw
 
       - type: bind                           # Bind mount for timezone consistency
         source: /etc/localtime
         target: /etc/localtime
         read_only: true
 
-      # Use a custom Enterprise-configured nginx config for ldap or other settings
-      # - /custom-enterprise.conf:/services/config/nginx/conf.active/netalertx.conf:ro
+    # Use a custom Enterprise-configured nginx config for ldap or other settings
+    # - /custom-enterprise.conf:/tmp/nginx/active-config/netalertx.conf:ro
 
-      # Test your plugin on the production container
-      # - /path/on/host:/app/front/plugins/custom
+    # Test your plugin on the production container
+    # - /path/on/host:/app/front/plugins/custom
 
-      # Retain logs - comment out tmpfs /app/log if you want to retain logs between container restarts
-      # - /path/on/host/log:/app/log
+    # Retain logs - comment out tmpfs /tmp/log if you want to retain logs between container restarts
+    # - /path/on/host/log:/tmp/log
 
-    # Tempfs mounts for writable directories in a read-only container and improve system performance
-    # All mounts have noexec,nosuid,nodev for security purposes no devices, no suid/sgid and no execution of binaries
-    # async where possible for performance, sync where required for correctness
-    # uid=20211 and gid=20211 is the netalertx user inside the container
-    # mode=1700 gives rwx------ permissions to the netalertx user only
+    # tmpfs mounts for writable directories in a read-only container and improve system performance
+    # All writes now live under /tmp/* subdirectories which are created dynamically by entrypoint.d scripts
+    # mode=1700 gives rwx------ permissions; ownership is set by /root-entrypoint.sh
     tmpfs:
-      # Speed up logging. This can be commented out to retain logs between container restarts
-      - "/app/log:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      # Speed up API access as frontend/backend API is very chatty
-      - "/app/api:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,sync,noatime,nodiratime"  
-      # Required for customization of the nginx listen addr/port without rebuilding the container
-      - "/services/config/nginx/conf.active:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      # /services/config/nginx/conf.d is required for nginx and php to start
-      - "/services/run:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      # /tmp is required by php for session save this should be reworked to /services/run/tmp
-      - "/tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
+      - "/tmp:mode=1700,uid=0,gid=0,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
     environment:
+      PUID: ${NETALERTX_UID:-20211}                             # Runtime UID after priming (Synology/no-copy-up safe)
+      PGID: ${NETALERTX_GID:-20211}                             # Runtime GID after priming (Synology/no-copy-up safe)
       LISTEN_ADDR: ${LISTEN_ADDR:-0.0.0.0}                      # Listen for connections on all interfaces
       PORT: ${PORT:-20211}                                      # Application port
       GRAPHQL_PORT: ${GRAPHQL_PORT:-20212}                      # GraphQL API port
@@ -78,7 +68,6 @@ services:
     cpu_shares: 512             # Relative CPU weight for CPU contention scenarios
     pids_limit: 512             # Limit the number of processes/threads to prevent fork bombs
     logging:
-      driver: "json-file"       # Use JSON file logging driver
       options:
         max-size: "10m"         # Rotate log files after they reach 10MB
         max-file: "3"           # Keep a maximum of 3 log files
@@ -86,6 +75,5 @@ services:
     # Always restart the container unless explicitly stopped
     restart: unless-stopped
 
-volumes:                        # Persistent volumes for configuration and database storage
-  netalertx_config:             # Configuration files
-  netalertx_db:                 # Database files
+volumes:                        # Persistent volume for configuration and database storage
+  netalertx_data:

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docs/API.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# NetAlertX API Documentation
+# API Documentation
 
 This API provides programmatic access to **devices, events, sessions, metrics, network tools, and sync** in NetAlertX. It is implemented as a **REST and GraphQL server**. All requests require authentication via **API Token** (`API_TOKEN` setting) unless explicitly noted. For example, to authorize a GraphQL request, you need to use a `Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN` header as per example below:
 
@@ -36,9 +36,15 @@ Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>
 If the token is missing or invalid, the server will return:
 
 ```json
-{ "error": "Forbidden" }
+{
+  "success": false,
+  "message": "ERROR: Not authorized",
+  "error": "Forbidden"
+}
 ```
 
+HTTP Status: **403 Forbidden**
+
 ---
 
 ## Base URL
@@ -54,6 +60,8 @@ http://<server>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/
 > [!TIP]
 > When retrieving devices or settings try using the GraphQL API endpoint first as it is read-optimized.
 
+### Standard REST Endpoints
+
 * [Device API Endpoints](API_DEVICE.md) – Manage individual devices
 * [Devices Collection](API_DEVICES.md) – Bulk operations on multiple devices
 * [Events](API_EVENTS.md) – Device event logging and management
@@ -64,10 +72,23 @@ http://<server>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/
 * [Metrics](API_METRICS.md) – Prometheus metrics and per-device status
 * [Network Tools](API_NETTOOLS.md) – Utilities like Wake-on-LAN, traceroute, nslookup, nmap, and internet info
 * [Online History](API_ONLINEHISTORY.md) – Online/offline device records
-* [GraphQL](API_GRAPHQL.md) – Advanced queries and filtering
+* [GraphQL](API_GRAPHQL.md) – Advanced queries and filtering for Devices, Settings and Language Strings
 * [Sync](API_SYNC.md) – Synchronization between multiple NetAlertX instances
+* [Logs](API_LOGS.md) – Purging of logs and adding to the event execution queue for user triggered events
 * [DB query](API_DBQUERY.md) (⚠ Internal) - Low level database access - use other endpoints if possible
 
+### MCP Server Bridge
+
+NetAlertX includes an **MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server Bridge** that provides AI assistants access to NetAlertX functionality through standardized tools. MCP endpoints are available at `/mcp/sse/*` paths and mirror the functionality of standard REST endpoints:
+
+* `/mcp/sse` - Server-Sent Events endpoint for MCP client connections
+* `/mcp/sse/openapi.json` - OpenAPI specification for available MCP tools
+* `/mcp/sse/device/*`, `/mcp/sse/devices/*`, `/mcp/sse/nettools/*`, `/mcp/sse/events/*` - MCP-enabled versions of REST endpoints
+
+MCP endpoints require the same Bearer token authentication as REST endpoints.
+
+**📖 See [MCP Server Bridge API](API_MCP.md) for complete documentation, tool specifications, and integration examples.**
+
 See [Testing](API_TESTS.md) for example requests and usage.
 
 ---

docs/API_DBQUERY.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 The **Database Query API** provides direct, low-level access to the NetAlertX database. It allows **read, write, update, and delete** operations against tables, using **base64-encoded** SQL or structured parameters.
 
-> [!Warning] 
+> [!Warning]
 > This API is primarily used internally to generate and render the application UI. These endpoints are low-level and powerful, and should be used with caution. Wherever possible, prefer the [standard API endpoints](API.md). Invalid or unsafe queries can corrupt data.
 > If you need data in a specific format that is not already provided, please open an issue or pull request with a clear, broadly useful use case. This helps ensure new endpoints benefit the wider community rather than relying on raw database queries.
 
@@ -16,10 +16,14 @@ All `/dbquery/*` endpoints require an API token in the HTTP headers:
 Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>
 ```
 
-If the token is missing or invalid:
+If the token is missing or invalid (HTTP 403):
 
 ```json
-{ "error": "Forbidden" }
+{
+  "success": false,
+  "message": "ERROR: Not authorized",
+  "error": "Forbidden"
+}
 ```
 
 ---

docs/API_DEVICE.md

@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@ Manage a **single device** by its MAC address. Operations include retrieval, upd
 * Device not found → HTTP 404
 * Unauthorized → HTTP 403
 
+**MCP Integration**: Available as `get_device_info` and `set_device_alias` tools. See [MCP Server Bridge API](API_MCP.md).
+
 ---
 
 ## 2. Update Device Fields

docs/API_DEVICES.md

@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ The Devices Collection API provides operations to **retrieve, manage, import/exp
 **Response**:
 
 ```json
-[ 
+[
   120,    // Total devices
   85,     // Connected
   5,      // Favorites
@@ -207,6 +207,93 @@ The Devices Collection API provides operations to **retrieve, manage, import/exp
 
 ---
 
+### 9. Search Devices
+
+* **POST** `/devices/search`
+  Search for devices by MAC, name, or IP address.
+
+**Request Body** (JSON):
+
+```json
+{
+  "query": ".50"
+}
+```
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "devices": [
+    {
+      "devName": "Test Device",
+      "devMac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+      "devLastIP": "192.168.1.50"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 10. Get Latest Device
+
+* **GET** `/devices/latest`
+  Get the most recently connected device.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+[
+  {
+    "devName": "Latest Device",
+    "devMac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+    "devLastIP": "192.168.1.100",
+    "devFirstConnection": "2025-12-07 10:30:00"
+  }
+]
+```
+
+---
+
+### 11. Get Network Topology
+
+* **GET** `/devices/network/topology`
+  Get network topology showing device relationships.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "nodes": [
+    {
+      "id": "AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA",
+      "name": "Router",
+      "vendor": "VendorA"
+    }
+  ],
+  "links": [
+    {
+      "source": "AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA",
+      "target": "BB:BB:BB:BB:BB:BB",
+      "port": "eth1"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## MCP Tools
+
+These endpoints are also available as **MCP Tools** for AI assistant integration:
+- `list_devices`, `search_devices`, `get_latest_device`, `get_network_topology`, `set_device_alias`
+
+📖 See [MCP Server Bridge API](API_MCP.md) for AI integration details.
+
+---
+
 ## Example `curl` Requests
 
 **Get All Devices**:
@@ -247,3 +334,26 @@ curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/devices/by-status?status=online"
   -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
 ```
 
+**Search Devices**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/devices/search" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{"query": "192.168.1"}'
+```
+
+**Get Latest Device**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/devices/latest" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+
+**Get Network Topology**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/devices/network/topology" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+

docs/API_EVENTS.md

@@ -88,7 +88,56 @@ The Events API provides access to **device event logs**, allowing creation, retr
 
 ---
 
-### 4. Event Totals Over a Period
+### 4. Get Recent Events
+
+* **GET** `/events/recent` → Get events from the last 24 hours
+* **GET** `/events/<hours>` → Get events from the last N hours
+
+**Response** (JSON):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "hours": 24,
+  "count": 5,
+  "events": [
+    {
+      "eve_DateTime": "2025-12-07 12:00:00",
+      "eve_EventType": "New Device",
+      "eve_MAC": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+      "eve_IP": "192.168.1.100",
+      "eve_AdditionalInfo": "Device detected"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 5. Get Latest Events
+
+* **GET** `/events/last`
+  Get the 10 most recent events.
+
+**Response** (JSON):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "count": 10,
+  "events": [
+    {
+      "eve_DateTime": "2025-12-07 12:00:00",
+      "eve_EventType": "Device Down",
+      "eve_MAC": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 6. Event Totals Over a Period
 
 * **GET** `/sessions/totals?period=<period>`
   Return event and session totals over a given period.
@@ -116,12 +165,25 @@ The Events API provides access to **device event logs**, allowing creation, retr
 
 ---
 
+## MCP Tools
+
+Event endpoints are available as **MCP Tools** for AI assistant integration:
+- `get_recent_alerts`, `get_last_events`
+
+📖 See [MCP Server Bridge API](API_MCP.md) for AI integration details.
+
+---
+
 ## Notes
 
-* All endpoints require **authorization** (Bearer token). Unauthorized requests return:
+* All endpoints require **authorization** (Bearer token). Unauthorized requests return HTTP 403:
 
 ```json
-{ "error": "Forbidden" }
+{
+  "success": false,
+  "message": "ERROR: Not authorized",
+  "error": "Forbidden"
+}
 ```
 
 * Events are stored in the **Events table** with the following fields:

docs/API_GRAPHQL.md

@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
 # GraphQL API Endpoint
 
-GraphQL queries are **read-optimized for speed**. Data may be slightly out of date until the file system cache refreshes. The GraphQL endpoints allows you to access the following objects:
+GraphQL queries are **read-optimized for speed**. Data may be slightly out of date until the file system cache refreshes. The GraphQL endpoints allow you to access the following objects:
 
-- Devices
-- Settings
+* Devices
+* Settings
+* Language Strings (LangStrings)
 
 ## Endpoints
 
@@ -190,11 +191,74 @@ curl 'http://host:GRAPHQL_PORT/graphql' \
 }
 ```
 
+
+---
+
+## LangStrings Query
+
+The **LangStrings query** provides access to localized strings. Supports filtering by `langCode` and `langStringKey`. If the requested string is missing or empty, you can optionally fallback to `en_us`.
+
+### Sample Query
+
+```graphql
+query GetLangStrings {
+  langStrings(langCode: "de_de", langStringKey: "settings_other_scanners") {
+    langStrings {
+      langCode
+      langStringKey
+      langStringText
+    }
+    count
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Query Parameters
+
+| Parameter        | Type    | Description                                                                              |
+| ---------------- | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `langCode`       | String  | Optional language code (e.g., `en_us`, `de_de`). If omitted, all languages are returned. |
+| `langStringKey`  | String  | Optional string key to retrieve a specific entry.                                        |
+| `fallback_to_en` | Boolean | Optional (default `true`). If `true`, empty or missing strings fallback to `en_us`.      |
+
+### `curl` Example
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://host:GRAPHQL_PORT/graphql' \
+  -X POST \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN' \
+  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
+  --data '{
+    "query": "query GetLangStrings { langStrings(langCode: \"de_de\", langStringKey: \"settings_other_scanners\") { langStrings { langCode langStringKey langStringText } count } }"
+  }'
+```
+
+### Sample Response
+
+```json
+{
+  "data": {
+    "langStrings": {
+      "count": 1,
+      "langStrings": [
+        {
+          "langCode": "de_de",
+          "langStringKey": "settings_other_scanners",
+          "langStringText": "Other, non-device scanner plugins that are currently enabled."  // falls back to en_us if empty
+        }
+      ]
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
 ---
 
 ## Notes
 
-* Device and settings queries can be combined in one request since GraphQL supports batching.
+* Device, settings, and LangStrings queries can be combined in **one request** since GraphQL supports batching.
+* The `fallback_to_en` feature ensures UI always has a value even if a translation is missing.
+* Data is **cached in memory** per JSON file; changes to language or plugin files will only refresh after the cache detects a file modification.
 * The `setOverriddenByEnv` flag helps identify setting values that are locked at container runtime.
 * The schema is **read-only** — updates must be performed through other APIs or configuration management. See the other [API](API.md) endpoints for details. 
 

docs/API_LOGS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,178 @@
+# Logs API Endpoints
+
+Manage or purge application log files stored under `/app/log` and manage the execution queue. These endpoints are primarily used for maintenance tasks such as clearing accumulated logs or adding system actions without restarting the container.
+
+Only specific, pre-approved log files can be purged for security and stability reasons.
+
+---
+
+## Delete (Purge) a Log File
+
+* **DELETE** `/logs?file=<log_file>` → Purge the contents of an allowed log file.
+
+**Query Parameter:**
+
+* `file` → The name of the log file to purge (e.g., `app.log`, `stdout.log`)
+
+**Allowed Files:**
+
+```
+app.log
+IP_changes.log
+stdout.log
+stderr.log
+app.php_errors.log
+execution_queue.log
+db_is_locked.log
+```
+
+**Authorization:**
+Requires a valid API token in the `Authorization` header.
+
+---
+
+### `curl` Example (Success)
+
+```sh
+curl -X DELETE 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/logs?file=app.log' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -H 'Accept: application/json'
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "message": "[clean_log] File app.log purged successfully"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### `curl` Example (Not Allowed)
+
+```sh
+curl -X DELETE 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/logs?file=not_allowed.log' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -H 'Accept: application/json'
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": false,
+  "message": "[clean_log] File not_allowed.log is not allowed to be purged"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### `curl` Example (Unauthorized)
+
+```sh
+curl -X DELETE 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/logs?file=app.log' \
+  -H 'Accept: application/json'
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "error": "Forbidden"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Add an Action to the Execution Queue
+
+* **POST** `/logs/add-to-execution-queue` → Add a system action to the execution queue.
+
+**Request Body (JSON):**
+
+```json
+{
+  "action": "update_api|devices"
+}
+```
+
+**Authorization:**
+Requires a valid API token in the `Authorization` header.
+
+---
+
+### `curl` Example (Success)
+
+The below will update the API cache for Devices
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/logs/add-to-execution-queue' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
+  --data '{"action": "update_api|devices"}'
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "message": "[UserEventsQueueInstance] Action \"update_api|devices\" added to the execution queue."
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### `curl` Example (Missing Parameter)
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/logs/add-to-execution-queue' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
+  --data '{}'
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": false,
+  "message": "Missing parameters",
+  "error": "Missing required 'action' field in JSON body"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### `curl` Example (Unauthorized)
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/logs/add-to-execution-queue' \
+  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
+  --data '{"action": "update_api|devices"}'
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "error": "Forbidden"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+* Only predefined files in `/app/log` can be purged — arbitrary paths are **not permitted**.
+* When a log file is purged:
+
+  * Its content is replaced with a short marker text: `"File manually purged"`.
+  * A backend log entry is created via `mylog()`.
+  * A frontend notification is generated via `write_notification()`.
+* Execution queue actions are appended to `execution_queue.log` and can be processed asynchronously by background tasks or workflows.
+* Unauthorized or invalid attempts are safely logged and rejected.
+* For advanced log retrieval, analysis, or structured querying, use the frontend log viewer.
+* Always ensure that sensitive or production logs are handled carefully — purging cannot be undone.

docs/API_MCP.md

@@ -0,0 +1,418 @@
+# MCP Server Bridge API
+
+The **MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server Bridge** provides AI assistants with standardized access to NetAlertX functionality through tools and server-sent events. This enables AI systems to interact with your network monitoring data in real-time.
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+The MCP Server Bridge exposes NetAlertX functionality as **MCP Tools** that AI assistants can call to:
+
+- Search and retrieve device information
+- Trigger network scans
+- Get network topology and events
+- Wake devices via Wake-on-LAN
+- Access open port information
+- Set device aliases
+
+All MCP endpoints mirror the functionality of standard REST endpoints but are optimized for AI assistant integration.
+
+---
+
+## Architecture Overview
+
+### MCP Connection Flow
+
+```mermaid
+graph TB
+    A[AI Assistant<br/>Claude Desktop] -->|SSE Connection| B[NetAlertX MCP Server<br/>:20212/mcp/sse]
+    B -->|JSON-RPC Messages| C[MCP Bridge<br/>api_server_start.py]
+    C -->|Tool Calls| D[NetAlertX Tools<br/>Device/Network APIs]
+    D -->|Response Data| C
+    C -->|JSON Response| B
+    B -->|Stream Events| A
+
+    style A fill:#e1f5fe
+    style B fill:#f3e5f5
+    style C fill:#fff3e0
+    style D fill:#e8f5e8
+```
+
+### MCP Tool Integration
+
+```mermaid
+sequenceDiagram
+    participant AI as AI Assistant
+    participant MCP as MCP Server (:20212)
+    participant API as NetAlertX API (:20211)
+    participant DB as SQLite Database
+
+    AI->>MCP: 1. Connect via SSE
+    MCP-->>AI: 2. Session established
+    AI->>MCP: 3. tools/list request
+    MCP->>API: 4. GET /mcp/sse/openapi.json
+    API-->>MCP: 5. Available tools spec
+    MCP-->>AI: 6. Tool definitions
+    AI->>MCP: 7. tools/call: search_devices
+    MCP->>API: 8. POST /mcp/sse/devices/search
+    API->>DB: 9. Query devices
+    DB-->>API: 10. Device data
+    API-->>MCP: 11. JSON response
+    MCP-->>AI: 12. Tool result
+```
+
+### Component Architecture
+
+```mermaid
+graph LR
+    subgraph "AI Client"
+        A[Claude Desktop]
+        B[Custom MCP Client]
+    end
+
+    subgraph "NetAlertX MCP Server (:20212)"
+        C[SSE Endpoint<br/>/mcp/sse]
+        D[Message Handler<br/>/mcp/messages]
+        E[OpenAPI Spec<br/>/mcp/sse/openapi.json]
+    end
+
+    subgraph "NetAlertX API Server (:20211)"
+        F[Device APIs<br/>/mcp/sse/devices/*]
+        G[Network Tools<br/>/mcp/sse/nettools/*]
+        H[Events API<br/>/mcp/sse/events/*]
+    end
+
+    subgraph "Backend"
+        I[SQLite Database]
+        J[Network Scanners]
+        K[Plugin System]
+    end
+
+    A -.->|Bearer Auth| C
+    B -.->|Bearer Auth| C
+    C --> D
+    C --> E
+    D --> F
+    D --> G
+    D --> H
+    F --> I
+    G --> J
+    H --> I
+
+    style A fill:#e1f5fe
+    style B fill:#e1f5fe
+    style C fill:#f3e5f5
+    style D fill:#f3e5f5
+    style E fill:#f3e5f5
+    style F fill:#fff3e0
+    style G fill:#fff3e0
+    style H fill:#fff3e0
+```
+
+---
+
+## Authentication
+
+MCP endpoints use the same **Bearer token authentication** as REST endpoints:
+
+```http
+Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>
+```
+
+Unauthorized requests return HTTP 403:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": false,
+  "message": "ERROR: Not authorized",
+  "error": "Forbidden"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## MCP Connection Endpoint
+
+### Server-Sent Events (SSE)
+
+* **GET/POST** `/mcp/sse`
+
+  Main MCP connection endpoint for AI clients. Establishes a persistent connection using Server-Sent Events for real-time communication between AI assistants and NetAlertX.
+
+**Connection Example**:
+
+```javascript
+const eventSource = new EventSource('/mcp/sse', {
+  headers: {
+    'Authorization': 'Bearer <API_TOKEN>'
+  }
+});
+
+eventSource.onmessage = function(event) {
+  const response = JSON.parse(event.data);
+  console.log('MCP Response:', response);
+};
+```
+
+---
+
+## OpenAPI Specification
+
+### Get MCP Tools Specification
+
+* **GET** `/mcp/sse/openapi.json`
+
+  Returns the OpenAPI specification for all available MCP tools, describing the parameters and schemas for each tool.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "openapi": "3.0.0",
+  "info": {
+    "title": "NetAlertX Tools",
+    "version": "1.1.0"
+  },
+  "servers": [{"url": "/"}],
+  "paths": {
+    "/devices/by-status": {
+      "post": {"operationId": "list_devices"}
+    },
+    "/device/{mac}": {
+      "post": {"operationId": "get_device_info"}
+    },
+    "/devices/search": {
+      "post": {"operationId": "search_devices"}
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Available MCP Tools
+
+### Device Management Tools
+
+| Tool | Endpoint | Description |
+|------|----------|-------------|
+| `list_devices` | `/mcp/sse/devices/by-status` | List devices by online status |
+| `get_device_info` | `/mcp/sse/device/<mac>` | Get detailed device information |
+| `search_devices` | `/mcp/sse/devices/search` | Search devices by MAC, name, or IP |
+| `get_latest_device` | `/mcp/sse/devices/latest` | Get most recently connected device |
+| `set_device_alias` | `/mcp/sse/device/<mac>/set-alias` | Set device friendly name |
+
+### Network Tools
+
+| Tool | Endpoint | Description |
+|------|----------|-------------|
+| `trigger_scan` | `/mcp/sse/nettools/trigger-scan` | Trigger network discovery scan |
+| `get_open_ports` | `/mcp/sse/device/open_ports` | Get stored NMAP open ports for device |
+| `wol_wake_device` | `/mcp/sse/nettools/wakeonlan` | Wake device using Wake-on-LAN |
+| `get_network_topology` | `/mcp/sse/devices/network/topology` | Get network topology map |
+
+### Event & Monitoring Tools
+
+| Tool | Endpoint | Description |
+|------|----------|-------------|
+| `get_recent_alerts` | `/mcp/sse/events/recent` | Get events from last 24 hours |
+| `get_last_events` | `/mcp/sse/events/last` | Get 10 most recent events |
+
+---
+
+## Tool Usage Examples
+
+### Search Devices Tool
+
+**Tool Call**:
+```json
+{
+  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
+  "id": "1",
+  "method": "tools/call",
+  "params": {
+    "name": "search_devices",
+    "arguments": {
+      "query": "192.168.1"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Response**:
+```json
+{
+  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
+  "id": "1",
+  "result": {
+    "content": [
+      {
+        "type": "text",
+        "text": "{\n  \"success\": true,\n  \"devices\": [\n    {\n      \"devName\": \"Router\",\n      \"devMac\": \"AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF\",\n      \"devLastIP\": \"192.168.1.1\"\n    }\n  ]\n}"
+      }
+    ],
+    "isError": false
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Trigger Network Scan Tool
+
+**Tool Call**:
+```json
+{
+  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
+  "id": "2",
+  "method": "tools/call",
+  "params": {
+    "name": "trigger_scan",
+    "arguments": {
+      "type": "ARPSCAN"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Response**:
+```json
+{
+  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
+  "id": "2",
+  "result": {
+    "content": [
+      {
+        "type": "text",
+        "text": "{\n  \"success\": true,\n  \"message\": \"Scan triggered for type: ARPSCAN\"\n}"
+      }
+    ],
+    "isError": false
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Wake-on-LAN Tool
+
+**Tool Call**:
+```json
+{
+  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
+  "id": "3",
+  "method": "tools/call",
+  "params": {
+    "name": "wol_wake_device",
+    "arguments": {
+      "devMac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Integration with AI Assistants
+
+### Claude Desktop Integration
+
+Add to your Claude Desktop `mcp.json` configuration:
+
+```json
+{
+  "mcp": {
+    "servers": {
+      "netalertx": {
+        "command": "node",
+        "args": ["/path/to/mcp-client.js"],
+        "env": {
+          "NETALERTX_URL": "http://your-server:<GRAPHQL_PORT>",
+          "NETALERTX_TOKEN": "your-api-token"
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Generic MCP Client
+
+```python
+import asyncio
+import json
+from mcp import ClientSession, StdioServerParameters
+from mcp.client.stdio import stdio_client
+
+async def main():
+    # Connect to NetAlertX MCP server
+    server_params = StdioServerParameters(
+        command="curl",
+        args=[
+            "-N", "-H", "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>",
+            "http://your-server:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/mcp/sse"
+        ]
+    )
+
+    async with stdio_client(server_params) as (read, write):
+        async with ClientSession(read, write) as session:
+            # Initialize connection
+            await session.initialize()
+
+            # List available tools
+            tools = await session.list_tools()
+            print(f"Available tools: {[t.name for t in tools.tools]}")
+
+            # Call a tool
+            result = await session.call_tool("search_devices", {"query": "router"})
+            print(f"Search result: {result}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    asyncio.run(main())
+```
+
+---
+
+## Error Handling
+
+MCP tool calls return structured error information:
+
+**Error Response**:
+```json
+{
+  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
+  "id": "1",
+  "result": {
+    "content": [
+      {
+        "type": "text",
+        "text": "Error calling tool: Device not found"
+      }
+    ],
+    "isError": true
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Common Error Types**:
+- `401/403` - Authentication failure
+- `400` - Invalid parameters or missing required fields
+- `404` - Resource not found (device, scan results, etc.)
+- `500` - Internal server error
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+* MCP endpoints require the same API token authentication as REST endpoints
+* All MCP tools return JSON responses wrapped in MCP protocol format
+* Server-Sent Events maintain persistent connections for real-time updates
+* Tool parameters match their REST endpoint equivalents
+* Error responses include both HTTP status codes and descriptive messages
+* MCP bridge automatically handles request/response serialization
+
+---
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+* [Main API Overview](API.md) - Core REST API documentation
+* [Device API](API_DEVICE.md) - Individual device management
+* [Devices Collection API](API_DEVICES.md) - Bulk device operations
+* [Network Tools API](API_NETTOOLS.md) - Wake-on-LAN, scans, network utilities
+* [Events API](API_EVENTS.md) - Event logging and monitoring

docs/API_NETTOOLS.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Net Tools API Endpoints
 
-The Net Tools API provides **network diagnostic utilities**, including Wake-on-LAN, traceroute, speed testing, DNS resolution, nmap scanning, and internet connection information.
+The Net Tools API provides **network diagnostic utilities**, including Wake-on-LAN, traceroute, speed testing, DNS resolution, nmap scanning, internet connection information, and network interface info.
 
 All endpoints require **authorization** via Bearer token.
 
@@ -190,6 +190,51 @@ All endpoints require **authorization** via Bearer token.
 
 ---
 
+### 7. Network Interfaces
+
+* **GET** `/nettools/interfaces`
+  Fetches the list of network interfaces on the system, including IPv4/IPv6 addresses, MAC, MTU, state (up/down), and RX/TX byte counters.
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "interfaces": {
+    "eth0": {
+      "name": "eth0",
+      "short": "eth0",
+      "type": "ethernet",
+      "state": "up",
+      "mtu": 1500,
+      "mac": "00:11:32:EF:A5:6B",
+      "ipv4": ["192.168.1.82/24"],
+      "ipv6": ["fe80::211:32ff:feef:a56c/64"],
+      "rx_bytes": 18488221,
+      "tx_bytes": 1443944
+    },
+    "lo": {
+      "name": "lo",
+      "short": "lo",
+      "type": "loopback",
+      "state": "up",
+      "mtu": 65536,
+      "mac": null,
+      "ipv4": ["127.0.0.1/8"],
+      "ipv6": ["::1/128"],
+      "rx_bytes": 123456,
+      "tx_bytes": 123456
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Command failure or parsing error → HTTP 500
+
+---
+
 ## Example `curl` Requests
 
 **Wake-on-LAN**:
@@ -241,3 +286,21 @@ curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/nettools/nmap" \
 curl "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/nettools/internetinfo" \
   -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
 ```
+
+**Network Interfaces**:
+
+```sh
+curl "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/nettools/interfaces" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+
+---
+
+## MCP Tools
+
+Network tools are available as **MCP Tools** for AI assistant integration:
+
+* `wol_wake_device`, `trigger_scan`, `get_open_ports`
+
+📖 See [MCP Server Bridge API](API_MCP.md) for AI integration details.
+

docs/API_OLD.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # [Deprecated] API endpoints
 
-> [!WARNING] 
-> Some of these endpoints will be deprecated soon. Please refere to the new [API](API.md) endpoints docs for details on the new API layer. 
+> [!WARNING]
+> Some of these endpoints will be deprecated soon. Please refere to the new [API](API.md) endpoints docs for details on the new API layer.
 
 NetAlertX comes with a couple of API endpoints. All requests need to be authorized (executed in a logged in browser session) or you have to pass the value of the `API_TOKEN` settings as authorization bearer, for example:
 
@@ -52,11 +52,11 @@ query GetDevices($options: PageQueryOptionsInput) {
 }
 ```
 
-See also: [Debugging GraphQL issues](./DEBUG_GRAPHQL.md)
+See also: [Debugging GraphQL issues](./DEBUG_API_SERVER.md)
 
 ### `curl` Command
 
-You can use the following `curl` command to execute the query. 
+You can use the following `curl` command to execute the query.
 
 ```sh
 curl 'http://host:GRAPHQL_PORT/graphql'   -X POST   -H 'Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN'  -H 'Content-Type: application/json'   --data '{
@@ -127,9 +127,9 @@ The response will be in JSON format, similar to the following:
 }
 ```
 
-## API Endpoint: JSON files 
+## API Endpoint: JSON files
 
-This API endpoint retrieves static files, that are periodically updated. 
+This API endpoint retrieves static files, that are periodically updated.
 
 - Endpoint URL: `php/server/query_json.php?file=<file name>`
 - Host: `same as front end (web ui)`
@@ -141,24 +141,24 @@ The endpoints are updated when objects in the API endpoints are changed.
 
 ### Location of the endpoints
 
-In the container, these files are located under the `/app/api/` folder. You can access them via the `/php/server/query_json.php?file=user_notifications.json` endpoint.
+In the container, these files are located under the API directory (default: `/tmp/api/`, configurable via `NETALERTX_API` environment variable). You can access them via the `/php/server/query_json.php?file=user_notifications.json` endpoint.
 
 ### Available endpoints
 
 You can access the following files:
 
-  | File name | Description | 
-  |----------------------|----------------------| 
+  | File name | Description |
+  |----------------------|----------------------|
   | `notification_json_final.json` | The json version of the last notification (e.g. used for webhooks - [sample JSON](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/front/report_templates/webhook_json_sample.json)). |
-  | `table_devices.json` | All of the available Devices detected by the app. |  
+  | `table_devices.json` | All of the available Devices detected by the app. |
   | `table_plugins_events.json` | The list of the unprocessed (pending) notification events (plugins_events DB table). |
-  | `table_plugins_history.json` | The list of notification events history. |  
-  | `table_plugins_objects.json` | The content of the plugins_objects table. Find more info on the [Plugin system here](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/docs/PLUGINS.md)|
-  | `language_strings.json` | The content of the language_strings table, which in turn is loaded from the plugins `config.json` definitions. |  
+  | `table_plugins_history.json` | The list of notification events history. |
+  | `table_plugins_objects.json` | The content of the plugins_objects table. Find more info on the [Plugin system here](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS)|
+  | `language_strings.json` | The content of the language_strings table, which in turn is loaded from the plugins `config.json` definitions. |
   | `table_custom_endpoint.json` | A custom endpoint generated by the SQL query specified by the `API_CUSTOM_SQL` setting. |
   | `table_settings.json` | The content of the settings table. |
   | `app_state.json` | Contains the current application state. |
-  
+
 
 ### JSON Data format
 
@@ -169,11 +169,11 @@ The endpoints starting with the `table_` prefix contain most, if not all, data c
   "data": [
         {
           "db_column_name": "data",
-          "db_column_name2": "data2"      
-        }, 
+          "db_column_name2": "data2"
+        },
         {
           "db_column_name": "data3",
-          "db_column_name2": "data4" 
+          "db_column_name2": "data4"
         }
     ]
 }
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ Example JSON of the `table_devices.json` endpoint with two Devices (database row
           "devParentMAC": "",
           "devParentPort": "",
           "devIcon": "globe"
-        }, 
+        },
         {
           "devMac": "a4:8f:ff:aa:ba:1f",
           "devName": "Net - USG",
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ Grafana template sample: [Download json](./samples/API/Grafana_Dashboard.json)
 
 ## API Endpoint: /log files
 
-This API endpoint retrieves files from the `/app/log` folder. 
+This API endpoint retrieves files from the `/tmp/log` folder.
 
 - Endpoint URL: `php/server/query_logs.php?file=<file name>`
 - Host: `same as front end (web ui)`
@@ -357,7 +357,7 @@ This API endpoint retrieves files from the `/app/log` folder.
 
 ## API Endpoint: /config files
 
-To retrieve files from the `/app/config` folder. 
+To retrieve files from the `/data/config` folder.
 
 - Endpoint URL: `php/server/query_config.php?file=<file name>`
 - Host: `same as front end (web ui)`

docs/API_SESSIONS.md

@@ -118,11 +118,14 @@ curl -X DELETE "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/sessions/delete" \
   ```
 #### `curl` Example
 
+**get sessions for mac**
+
 ```bash
 curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/sessions/list?mac=AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF&start_date=2025-08-01&end_date=2025-08-21" \
   -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
   -H "Accept: application/json"
 ```
+
 ---
 
 ### Calendar View of Sessions

docs/API_SSE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+# SSE (Server-Sent Events)
+
+Real-time app state updates via Server-Sent Events. Reduces server load ~95% vs polling.
+
+## Endpoints
+
+| Endpoint | Method | Purpose |
+|----------|--------|---------|
+| `/sse/state` | GET | Stream state updates (requires Bearer token) |
+| `/sse/stats` | GET | Debug: connected clients, queued events |
+
+## Usage
+
+### Connect to SSE Stream
+```bash
+curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
+  http://localhost:5000/sse/state
+```
+
+### Check Connection Stats
+```bash
+curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
+  http://localhost:5000/sse/stats
+```
+
+## Event Types
+
+- `state_update` - App state changed (e.g., "Scanning", "Processing")
+- `unread_notifications_count_update` - Number of unread notifications changed (count: int)
+
+## Backend Integration
+
+Broadcasts automatically triggered in `app_state.py` via `broadcast_state_update()`:
+
+```python
+from api_server.sse_broadcast import broadcast_state_update
+
+# Called on every state change - no additional code needed
+broadcast_state_update(current_state="Scanning", settings_imported=time.time())
+```
+
+## Frontend Integration
+
+Auto-enabled via `sse_manager.js`:
+
+```javascript
+// In browser console:
+netAlertXStateManager.getStats().then(stats => {
+  console.log("Connected clients:", stats.connected_clients);
+});
+```
+
+## Fallback Behavior
+
+- If SSE fails after 3 attempts, automatically switches to polling
+- Polling starts at 1s, backs off to 30s max
+- No user-visible difference in functionality
+
+## Files
+
+| File | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `server/api_server/sse_endpoint.py` | SSE endpoints & event queue |
+| `server/api_server/sse_broadcast.py` | Broadcast helper functions |
+| `front/js/sse_manager.js` | Client-side SSE connection manager |
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+| Issue | Solution |
+|-------|----------|
+| Connection refused | Check backend running, API token correct |
+| No events received | Verify `broadcast_state_update()` is called on state changes |
+| High memory | Events not processed fast enough, check client logs |
+| Using polling instead of SSE | Normal fallback - check browser console for errors |
+
+---
+
+

docs/AUTHELIA.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ## Authelia support
 
-> [!WARNING] 
->
-> This is community contributed content and work in progress. Contributions are welcome. 
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is community-contributed. Due to environment, setup, or networking differences, results may vary. Please open a PR to improve it instead of creating an issue, as the maintainer is not actively maintaining it.
+
 
 ```yaml
 theme: dark
@@ -274,4 +274,4 @@ notifier:
     subject: "[Authelia] {title}"
     startup_check_address: postmaster@MYOTHERDOMAIN.LTD
 
-```
+```

docs/BACKUPS.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Backing Things Up
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> To back up 99% of your configuration, back up at least the `/app/config` folder.
+> To back up 99% of your configuration, back up at least the `/data/config` folder.
 > Database definitions can change between releases, so the safest method is to restore backups using the **same app version** they were taken from, then upgrade incrementally.
 
 ---
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Understanding where your data is stored helps you plan your backup strategy.
 
 ### Core Configuration
 
-Stored in `/app/config/app.conf`.
+Stored in `/data/config/app.conf`.
 This includes settings for:
 
 * Notifications
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ This includes settings for:
 
 ### Device Data
 
-Stored in `/app/config/devices_<timestamp>.csv` or `/app/config/devices.csv`, created by the [CSV Backup `CSVBCKP` Plugin](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/csv_backup).
+Stored in `/data/config/devices_<timestamp>.csv` or `/data/config/devices.csv`, created by the [CSV Backup `CSVBCKP` Plugin](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/csv_backup).
 Contains:
 
 * Device names, icons, and categories
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Contains:
 
 ### Historical Data
 
-Stored in `/app/db/app.db` (see [Database Overview](./DATABASE.md)).
+Stored in `/data/db/app.db` (see [Database Overview](./DATABASE.md)).
 Contains:
 
 * Plugin data and historical entries
@@ -77,13 +77,13 @@ You can also download the `app.conf` and `devices.csv` files from the **Maintena
 
 ### 💾 What to Back Up
 
-* `/app/db/app.db` (uncorrupted)
-* `/app/config/app.conf`
-* `/app/config/workflows.json`
+* `/data/db/app.db` (uncorrupted)
+* `/data/config/app.conf`
+* `/data/config/workflows.json`
 
 ### 📥 How to Restore
 
-Map these files into your container as described in the [Setup documentation](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md#docker-paths).
+Map these files into your container as described in the [Setup documentation](./DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md).
 
 ---
 
@@ -93,14 +93,14 @@ Map these files into your container as described in the [Setup documentation](ht
 
 ### 💾 What to Back Up
 
-* `/app/config/app.conf`
-* `/app/config/workflows.json`
-* `/app/config/devices_<timestamp>.csv` (rename to `devices.csv` during restore)
+* `/data/config/app.conf`
+* `/data/config/workflows.json`
+* `/data/config/devices_<timestamp>.csv` (rename to `devices.csv` during restore)
 
 ### 📥 How to Restore
 
-1. Copy `app.conf` and `workflows.json` into `/app/config/`
-2. Rename and place `devices_<timestamp>.csv` → `/app/config/devices.csv`
+1. Copy `app.conf` and `workflows.json` into `/data/config/`
+2. Rename and place `devices_<timestamp>.csv` → `/data/config/devices.csv`
 3. Restore via the **Maintenance** section under *Devices → Bulk Editing*
 
 This recovers nearly all configuration, workflows, and device metadata.
@@ -157,6 +157,6 @@ For users running NetAlertX via Docker, you can back up or restore directly from
 
 ## Summary
 
-* Back up `/app/config` for configuration and devices; `/app/db` for history
+* Back up `/data/config` for configuration and devices; `/data/db` for history
 * Keep regular backups, especially before upgrades
 * For Docker setups, use the lightweight `alpine`-based backup method for consistency and portability

docs/CNAME

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+docs.netalertx.com

docs/COMMON_ISSUES.md

@@ -1,57 +1,122 @@
-### Loading...
+# Troubleshooting Common Issues
 
-Often if the application is misconfigured the `Loading...` dialog is continuously displayed. This is most likely caused by the backed failing to start. The **Maintenance -> Logs** section should give you more details on what's happening. If there is no exception, check the Portainer log, or start the container in the foreground (without the `-d` parameter) to observe any exceptions. It's advisable to enable `trace` or `debug`. Check the [Debug tips](./DEBUG_TIPS.md) on detailed instructions. 
+> [!TIP]
+> Before troubleshooting, ensure you have set the correct [Debugging and LOG_LEVEL](./DEBUG_TIPS.md).
 
-### Incorrect SCAN_SUBNETS
+---
 
-One of the most common issues is not configuring `SCAN_SUBNETS` correctly. If this setting is misconfigured you will only see one or two devices in your devices list after a scan. Please read the [subnets docs](./SUBNETS.md) carefully to resolve this.
+## Docker Container Doesn't Start
 
-### Duplicate devices and notifications
-
-The app uses the MAC address as an unique identifier for devices. If a new MAC is detected a new device is added to the application and corresponding notifications are triggered. This means that if the MAC of an existing device changes, the device will be logged as a new device. You can usually prevent this from happening by changing the device configuration (in Android, iOS, or Windows) for your network. See the [Random Macs](./RANDOM_MAC.md) guide for details. 
+Initial setup issues are often caused by **missing permissions** or **incorrectly mapped volumes**. Always double-check your `docker run` or `docker-compose.yml` against the [official setup guide](./DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md) before proceeding.
 
 ### Permissions
 
-Make sure you [File permissions](./FILE_PERMISSIONS.md) are set correctly.
+Make sure your [file permissions](./FILE_PERMISSIONS.md) are correctly set:
 
-* If facing issues (AJAX errors, can't write to DB, empty screen, etc,) make sure permissions are set correctly, and check the logs under `/app/log`. 
-* To solve permission issues you can try setting the owner and group of the `app.db` by executing the following on the host system: `docker exec netalertx chown -R www-data:www-data /app/db/app.db`. 
-* If still facing issues, try to map the app.db file (⚠ not folder) to `:/app/db/app.db` (see [docker-compose Examples](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md#-docker-composeyml-examples) for details)
+* If you encounter AJAX errors, cannot write to the database, or see an empty screen, check that permissions are correct and review the logs under `/tmp/log`.
+* To fix permission issues with the database, update the owner and group of `app.db` as described in the [File Permissions guide](./FILE_PERMISSIONS.md).
 
-### Container restarts / crashes
+### Container Restarts / Crashes
 
-* Check the logs for details. Often a required setting for a notification method is missing. 
+* Check the logs for details. Often, required settings are missing.
+* For more detailed troubleshooting, see [Debug and Troubleshooting Tips](./DEBUG_TIPS.md).
+* To observe errors directly, run the container in the foreground instead of `-d`:
 
-### unable to resolve host
+```bash
+docker run --rm -it <your_image>
+```
 
-* Check that your `SCAN_SUBNETS` variable is using the correct mask and `--interface`. See the [subnets docs for details](./SUBNETS.md).  
+---
 
-### Invalid JSON
+## Docker Container Starts, But the Application Misbehaves
 
-Check the [Invalid JSON errors debug help](./DEBUG_INVALID_JSON.md) docs on how to proceed.
+If the container starts but the app shows unexpected behavior, the cause is often **data corruption**, **incorrect configuration**, or **unexpected input data**.
 
-### sudo execution failing (e.g.: on arpscan) on a Raspberry Pi 4 
+### Continuous "Loading..." Screen
 
-> sudo: unexpected child termination condition: 0
+A misconfigured application may display a persistent `Loading...` dialog. This is usually caused by the backend failing to start.
 
-Resolution based on [this issue](https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-papermerge/issues/4#issuecomment-1003657581)
+**Steps to troubleshoot:**
+
+1. Check **Maintenance → Logs** for exceptions.
+2. If no exception is visible, check the Portainer logs.
+3. Start the container in the foreground to observe exceptions.
+4. Enable `trace` or `debug` logging for detailed output (see [Debug Tips](./DEBUG_TIPS.md)).
+5. Verify that `GRAPHQL_PORT` is correctly configured.
+6. Check browser logs (press `F12`):
+
+   * **Console tab** → refresh the page
+   * **Network tab** → refresh the page
+
+If you are unsure how to resolve errors, provide screenshots or log excerpts in your issue report or Discord discussion.
+
+---
+
+### Common Configuration Issues
+
+#### Incorrect `SCAN_SUBNETS`
+
+If `SCAN_SUBNETS` is misconfigured, you may see only a few devices in your device list after a scan. See the [Subnets Documentation](./SUBNETS.md) for proper configuration.
+
+#### Duplicate Devices and Notifications
+
+* Devices are identified by their **MAC address**.
+* If a device's MAC changes, it will be treated as a new device, triggering notifications.
+* Prevent this by adjusting your device configuration for Android, iOS, or Windows. See the [Random MACs Guide](./RANDOM_MAC.md).
+
+#### Unable to Resolve Host
+
+* Ensure `SCAN_SUBNETS` uses the correct mask and `--interface`.
+* Refer to the [Subnets Documentation](./SUBNETS.md) for detailed guidance.
+
+#### Invalid JSON Errors
+
+* Follow the steps in [Invalid JSON Errors Debug Help](./DEBUG_INVALID_JSON.md).
+
+#### Sudo Execution Fails (e.g., on arpscan on Raspberry Pi 4)
+
+Error:
 
 ```
+sudo: unexpected child termination condition: 0
+```
+
+**Resolution**:
+
+```bash
 wget ftp.us.debian.org/debian/pool/main/libs/libseccomp/libseccomp2_2.5.3-2_armhf.deb
 sudo dpkg -i libseccomp2_2.5.3-2_armhf.deb
 ```
 
-The link above will probably break in time too. Go to https://packages.debian.org/sid/armhf/libseccomp2/download to find the new version number and put that in the url.
+> ⚠️ The link may break over time. Check [Debian Packages](https://packages.debian.org/sid/armhf/libseccomp2/download) for the latest version.
 
-### Only Router and own device show up
+#### Only Router and Own Device Show Up
 
-Make sure that the subnet and interface in `SCAN_SUBNETS` are correct. If your device/NAS has multiple ethernet ports, you probably need to change `eth0` to something else.
+* Verify the subnet and interface in `SCAN_SUBNETS`.
+* On devices with multiple Ethernet ports, you may need to change `eth0` to the correct interface.
 
-### Losing my settings and devices after an update
+#### Losing Settings or Devices After Update
 
-If you lose your devices and/or settings after an update that means you don't have the `/app/db` and `/app/config` folders mapped to a permanent storage. That means every time you update these folders are re-created. Make sure you have the [volumes specified correctly](./DOCKER_COMPOSE.md) in your `docker-compose.yml` or run command.
+* Ensure `/data/db` and `/data/config` are mapped to persistent storage.
+* Without persistent volumes, these folders are recreated on every update.
+* See [Docker Volumes Setup](./DOCKER_COMPOSE.md) for proper configuration.
+
+#### Application Performance Issues
+
+Slowness can be caused by:
+
+* Incorrect settings (causing app restarts) → check `app.log`.
+* Too many background processes → disable unnecessary scanners.
+* Long scans → limit the number of scanned devices.
+* Excessive disk operations or failing maintenance plugins.
+
+> See [Performance Tips](./PERFORMANCE.md) for detailed optimization steps.
 
 
-### The application is slow
+#### IP flipping
 
-Slowness is usually caused by incorrect settings (the app might restart, so check the `app.log`), too many background processes (disable unnecessary scanners), too long scans (limit the number of scanned devices), too many disk operations, or some maintenance plugins might have failed. See the [Performance tips](./PERFORMANCE.md) docs for details.
+With `ARPSCAN` scans some devices might flip IP addresses after each scan triggering false notifications. This is because some devices respond to broadcast calls and thus different IPs after scans are logged.
+
+See how to prevent IP flipping in the [ARPSCAN plugin guide](/front/plugins/arp_scan/README.md).
+
+Alternatively adjust your [notification settings](./NOTIFICATIONS.md) to prevent false positives by filtering out events or devices.

docs/COMMUNITY_GUIDES.md

@@ -1,15 +1,21 @@
 # Community Guides
 
-Use the official installation guides at first and use community content as supplementary material. Open an issue or PR if you'd like to add your link to the list 🙏 (Ordered by last update time)
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is community-contributed. Due to environment, setup, or networking differences, results may vary. Please open a PR to improve it instead of creating an issue, as the maintainer is not actively maintaining it.
+
+
+Use the official installation guides at first and use community content as supplementary material. (Ordered by last update time)
 
 - ▶ [Discover & Monitor Your Network with This Self-Hosted Open Source Tool - Lawrence Systems](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3b5cxLZMpo) (June 2025)
 - ▶ [Home Lab Network Monitoring - Scotti-BYTE Enterprise Consulting Services](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DryhzrQSJA) (July 2024)
 - 📄 [How to Install NetAlertX on Your Synology NAS - Marius hosting](https://mariushosting.com/how-to-install-pi-alert-on-your-synology-nas/) (Updated frequently)
 - 📄 [Using the PiAlert Network Security Scanner on a Raspberry Pi - PiMyLifeUp](https://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-pialert/)
-- ▶ [How to Setup Pi.Alert on Your Synology NAS - Digital Aloha](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4YhpuRFaUg) 
+- ▶ [How to Setup Pi.Alert on Your Synology NAS - Digital Aloha](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4YhpuRFaUg)
 - 📄 [防蹭网神器，网络安全助手 | 极空间部署网络扫描和通知系统『NetAlertX』](https://blog.csdn.net/qq_63499861/article/details/141105273)
 - 📄 [시놀/헤놀에서 네트워크 스캐너 Pi.Alert Docker로 설치 및 사용하기](https://blog.dalso.org/article/%EC%8B%9C%EB%86%80-%ED%97%A4%EB%86%80%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C-%EB%84%A4%ED%8A%B8%EC%9B%8C%ED%81%AC-%EC%8A%A4%EC%BA%90%EB%84%88-pi-alert-docker%EB%A1%9C-%EC%84%A4%EC%B9%98-%EB%B0%8F-%EC%82%AC%EC%9A%A9) (July 2023)
 - 📄 [网络入侵探测器Pi.Alert (Chinese)](https://codeantenna.com/a/VgUvIAjZ7J) (May 2023)
 - ▶ [Pi.Alert auf Synology & Docker by - Jürgen Barth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ouvA2UNu-A) (March 2023)
 - ▶ [Top Docker Container for Home Server Security - VirtualizationHowto](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY-w-enLF6Q) (March 2023)
 - ▶ [Pi.Alert or WatchYourLAN can alert you to unknown devices appearing on your WiFi or LAN network - Danie van der Merwe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6an9QG2xF0) (November 2022)
+
+

docs/CUSTOM_PROPERTIES.md

@@ -13,31 +13,6 @@ This functionality allows you to define **custom properties** for devices, which
 
 ---
 
-## Defining Custom Properties
-
-Custom properties are structured as a list of objects, where each property includes the following fields:
-
-| Field             | Description                                                                 |
-|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
-| `CUSTPROP_icon`    | The icon (Base64-encoded HTML) displayed for the property.                 |
-| `CUSTPROP_type`    | The action type (e.g., `show_notes`, `link`, `delete_dev`).                |
-| `CUSTPROP_name`    | A short name or title for the property.                                    |
-| `CUSTPROP_args`    | Arguments for the action (e.g., URL or modal text).                        |
-| `CUSTPROP_notes`   | Additional notes or details displayed when applicable.                    |
-| `CUSTPROP_show`    | A boolean to control visibility (`true` to show on the listing page).      |
-
----
-
-## Available Action Types
-
-- **Show Notes**: Displays a modal with a title and additional notes.
-  - **Example**: Show firmware details or custom messages.
-- **Link**: Redirects to a specified URL in the current browser tab. (**Arguments** Needs to contain the full URL.)
-- **Link (New Tab)**: Opens a specified URL in a new browser tab. (**Arguments** Needs to contain the full URL.)
-- **Delete Device**: Deletes the device using its MAC address.
-- **Run Plugin**: Placeholder for executing custom plugins (not implemented yet).
-
----
 
 ## Usage on the Device Listing Page
 
@@ -74,12 +49,39 @@ Visible properties (`CUSTPROP_show: true`) are displayed as interactive icons in
 3. **Device Removal**:
    - Enable device removal functionality using `CUSTPROP_type: delete_dev`.
 
+---
+
+## Defining Custom Properties
+
+Custom properties are structured as a list of objects, where each property includes the following fields:
+
+| Field             | Description                                                                 |
+|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| `CUSTPROP_icon`    | The icon (Base64-encoded HTML) displayed for the property.                 |
+| `CUSTPROP_type`    | The action type (e.g., `show_notes`, `link`, `delete_dev`).                |
+| `CUSTPROP_name`    | A short name or title for the property.                                    |
+| `CUSTPROP_args`    | Arguments for the action (e.g., URL or modal text).                        |
+| `CUSTPROP_notes`   | Additional notes or details displayed when applicable.                    |
+| `CUSTPROP_show`    | A boolean to control visibility (`true` to show on the listing page).      |
+
+---
+
+## Available Action Types
+
+- **Show Notes**: Displays a modal with a title and additional notes.
+  - **Example**: Show firmware details or custom messages.
+- **Link**: Redirects to a specified URL in the current browser tab. (**Arguments** Needs to contain the full URL.)
+- **Link (New Tab)**: Opens a specified URL in a new browser tab. (**Arguments** Needs to contain the full URL.)
+- **Delete Device**: Deletes the device using its MAC address.
+- **Run Plugin**: Placeholder for executing custom plugins (not implemented yet).
+
+
 ---
 
 ## Notes
 
 - **Plugin Functionality**: The `run_plugin` action type is currently not implemented and will show an alert if used.
-- **Custom Icons (Experimental 🧪)**: Use Base64-encoded HTML to provide custom icons for each property. You can add your icons in Setttings via the `CUSTPROP_icon` settings 
+- **Custom Icons (Experimental 🧪)**: Use Base64-encoded HTML to provide custom icons for each property. You can add your icons in Setttings via the `CUSTPROP_icon` settings
 - **Visibility Control**: Only properties with `CUSTPROP_show: true` will appear on the listing page.
 
 This feature provides a flexible way to enhance device management and display with interactive elements tailored to your needs.

docs/DEBUG_API_SERVER.md

@@ -1,35 +1,34 @@
 # Debugging GraphQL server issues
 
-The GraphQL server is an API middle layer, running on it's own port specified by `GRAPHQL_PORT`, to retrieve and show the data in the UI. It can also be used to retrieve data for custom third party integarions. Check the [API documentation](./API.md) for details. 
+The GraphQL server is an API middle layer, running on it's own port specified by `GRAPHQL_PORT`, to retrieve and show the data in the UI. It can also be used to retrieve data for custom third party integarions. Check the [API documentation](./API.md) for details.
 
 The most common issue is that the GraphQL server doesn't start properly, usually due to a **port conflict**. If you are running multiple NetAlertX instances, make sure to use **unique ports** by changing the `GRAPHQL_PORT` setting. The default is `20212`.
 
 ## How to update the `GRAPHQL_PORT` in case of issues
 
-As a first troubleshooting step try changing the default `GRAPHQL_PORT` setting. Please remember NetAlertX is running on the host so any application uising the same port will cause issues.  
+As a first troubleshooting step try changing the default `GRAPHQL_PORT` setting. Please remember NetAlertX is running on the host so any application uising the same port will cause issues.
 
 ### Updating the setting via the Settings UI
 
 Ideally use the Settings UI to update the setting under General -> Core -> GraphQL port:
 
-![GrapQL settings](./img/DEBUG_GRAPHQL/graphql_settings_port_token.png)
+![GrapQL settings](./img/DEBUG_API_SERVER/graphql_settings_port_token.png)
 
-You might need to temporarily stop other applications or NetAlertX instances causing conflicts to update the setting. The `API_TOKEN` is used to authenticate any API calls, including GraphQL requests. 
+You might need to temporarily stop other applications or NetAlertX instances causing conflicts to update the setting. The `API_TOKEN` is used to authenticate any API calls, including GraphQL requests.
 
 ### Updating the `app.conf` file
 
 If the UI is not accessible, you can directly edit the `app.conf` file in your `/config` folder:
 
-![Editing app.conf](./img/DEBUG_GRAPHQL/app_conf_graphql_port.png)
+![Editing app.conf](./img/DEBUG_API_SERVER/app_conf_graphql_port.png)
 
 ### Using a docker variable
 
-All application settings can also be initialized via the `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE` docker env variable. 
+All application settings can also be initialized via the `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE` docker env variable.
 
 ```yaml
 ...
  environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
       - PORT=20213
       - APP_CONF_OVERRIDE={"GRAPHQL_PORT":"20214"}
 ...
@@ -41,24 +40,24 @@ There are several ways to check if the GraphQL server is running.
 
 ### Init Check
 
-You can navigate to Maintenance -> Init Check to see if `isGraphQLServerRunning` is ticked:
+You can navigate to System Info -> Init Check to see if `isGraphQLServerRunning` is ticked:
 
-![Init Check](./img/DEBUG_GRAPHQL/Init_check.png)
+![Init Check](./img/DEBUG_API_SERVER/Init_check.png)
 
 ### Checking the Logs
 
 You can navigate to Maintenance -> Logs and search for `graphql` to see if it started correctly and serving requests:
 
-![GraphQL Logs](./img/DEBUG_GRAPHQL/graphql_running_logs.png)
+![GraphQL Logs](./img/DEBUG_API_SERVER/graphql_running_logs.png)
 
 ### Inspecting the Browser console
 
 In your browser open the dev console (usually F12) and navigate to the Network tab where you can filter GraphQL requests (e.g., reload the Devices page).
 
-![Browser Network Tab](./img/DEBUG_GRAPHQL/network_graphql.png)
+![Browser Network Tab](./img/DEBUG_API_SERVER/network_graphql.png)
 
 You can then inspect any of the POST requests by opening them in a new tab.
 
-![Browser GraphQL Json](./img/DEBUG_GRAPHQL/dev_console_graphql_json.png)
+![Browser GraphQL Json](./img/DEBUG_API_SERVER/dev_console_graphql_json.png)
 
 

docs/DEBUG_INVALID_JSON.md

@@ -3,13 +3,12 @@
 Check the the HTTP response of the failing backend call by following these steps:
 
 - Open developer console in your browser (usually, e. g. for Chrome, key F12 on the keyboard).
-- Follow the steps in this screenshot: 
+- Follow the steps in this screenshot:
 
 ![F12DeveloperConsole][F12DeveloperConsole]
 
 - Copy the URL causing the error and enter it in the address bar of your browser directly and hit enter. The copied URLs could look something like this (notice the query strings at the end):
-  - `http://<NetAlertX URL>:20211/api/table_devices.json?nocache=1704141103121`
-  - `http://<NetAlertX URL>:20211/php/server/devices.php?action=getDevicesTotals`
+  - `http://<server>:20211/api/table_devices.json?nocache=1704141103121`
 
 
 - Post the error response in the existing issue thread on GitHub or create a new issue and include the redacted response of the failing query.

docs/DEBUG_PHP.md

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Sometimes, the UI might not be accessible. In that case, you can access the logs
 3. **Check the PHP application error log:**
 
    ```bash
-   cat /app/log/app.php_errors.log
+   cat /tmp/log/app.php_errors.log
    ```
 
 These logs will help identify syntax issues, fatal errors, or startup problems when the UI fails to load properly.

docs/DEBUG_PLUGINS.md

@@ -1,15 +1,18 @@
 # Troubleshooting plugins
 
+> [!TIP]
+> Before troubleshooting, please ensure you have the right [Debugging and LOG_LEVEL set](./DEBUG_TIPS.md).
+
 ## High-level overview
 
 If a Plugin supplies data to the main app it's done either vie a SQL query or via a script that updates the `last_result.log` file in the plugin log folder (`app/log/plugins/`).
 
-For a more in-depth overview on how plugins work check the [Plugins development docs](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS.md).
+For a more in-depth overview on how plugins work check the [Plugins development docs](./PLUGINS_DEV.md).
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
 - Make sure you read and followed the specific plugin setup instructions.
-- Ensure you have [debug enabled (see More Logging)](./DEBUG_TIPS.md) 
+- Ensure you have [debug enabled (see More Logging)](./DEBUG_TIPS.md)
 
 ### Potential issues
 
@@ -47,9 +50,9 @@ Input data from the plugin might cause mapping issues in specific edge cases. Lo
 17:31:05 [Plugins] history_to_insert count: 4
 17:31:05 [Plugins] objects_to_insert count: 0
 17:31:05 [Plugins] objects_to_update count: 4
-17:31:05 [Plugin utils] In pluginEvents there are 2 events with the status "watched-not-changed" 
-17:31:05 [Plugin utils] In pluginObjects there are 2 events with the status "missing-in-last-scan" 
-17:31:05 [Plugin utils] In pluginObjects there are 2 events with the status "watched-not-changed" 
+17:31:05 [Plugin utils] In pluginEvents there are 2 events with the status "watched-not-changed"
+17:31:05 [Plugin utils] In pluginObjects there are 2 events with the status "missing-in-last-scan"
+17:31:05 [Plugin utils] In pluginObjects there are 2 events with the status "watched-not-changed"
 17:31:05 [Plugins] Mapping objects to database table: CurrentScan
 17:31:05 [Plugins] SQL query for mapping: INSERT into CurrentScan ( "cur_MAC", "cur_IP", "cur_LastQuery", "cur_Name", "cur_Vendor", "cur_ScanMethod") VALUES ( ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
 17:31:05 [Plugins] SQL sqlParams for mapping: [('01:01:01:01:01:01', '172.30.0.1', 0, 'aaaa', 'vvvvvvvvv', 'PIHOLE'), ('02:42:ac:1e:00:02', '172.30.0.2', 0, 'dddd', 'vvvvv2222', 'PIHOLE')]
@@ -80,7 +83,7 @@ These values, if formatted correctly, will also show up in the UI:
 
 ### Sharing application state
 
-Sometimes specific log sections are needed to debug issues. The Devices and CurrentScan table data is sometimes needed to figure out what's wrong. 
+Sometimes specific log sections are needed to debug issues. The Devices and CurrentScan table data is sometimes needed to figure out what's wrong.
 
 1. Please set `LOG_LEVEL` to `trace` (Disable it once you have the info as this produces big log files).
 2. Wait for the issue to occur.

docs/DEBUG_TIPS.md

@@ -1,30 +1,36 @@
 # Debugging and troubleshooting
 
-Please follow tips 1 - 4 to get a more detailed error. 
+Please follow tips 1 - 4 to get a more detailed error.
 
-## 1. More Logging 
+## 1. More Logging
 
 When debugging an issue always set the highest log level:
 
 `LOG_LEVEL='trace'`
 
-## 2. Surfacing errors when container restarts 
+## 2. Surfacing errors when container restarts
 
 Start the container via the **terminal** with a command similar to this one:
 
 ```bash
-docker run --rm --network=host \
-  -v local/path/netalertx/config:/app/config \
-  -v local/path/netalertx/db:/app/db \
-  -e TZ=Europe/Berlin \
+docker run \
+  --network=host \
+  --restart unless-stopped \
+  -v /local_data_dir:/data \
+  -v /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro \
+  --tmpfs /tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700 \
   -e PORT=20211 \
+  -e APP_CONF_OVERRIDE='{"GRAPHQL_PORT":"20214"}' \
   ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
 
 ```
 
-> ⚠ Please note, don't use the `-d` parameter so you see the error when the container crashes. Use this error in your issue description.
+Note: Your `/local_data_dir` should contain a `config` and `db` folder.
 
-## 3. Check the _dev image and open issues 
+> [!NOTE]
+> ⚠ The most important part is NOT to use the `-d` parameter so you see the error when the container crashes. Use this error in your issue description.
+
+## 3. Check the _dev image and open issues
 
 If possible, check if your issue got fixed in the `_dev` image before opening a new issue. The container is:
 
@@ -34,7 +40,7 @@ If possible, check if your issue got fixed in the `_dev` image before opening a
 
 Please also search [open issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues).
 
-## 4. Disable restart behavior 
+## 4. Disable restart behavior
 
 To prevent a Docker container from automatically restarting in a Docker Compose file, specify the restart policy as `no`:
 
@@ -48,9 +54,14 @@ services:
     # Other service configurations...
 ```
 
-## 5. Sharing application state
+## 5. TMP mount directories to rule host out permission issues
 
-Sometimes specific log sections are needed to debug issues. The Devices and CurrentScan table data is sometimes needed to figure out what's wrong. 
+Try starting the container with all data to be in non-persistent volumes. If this works, the issue might be related to the permissions of your persistent data mount locations on your server. See teh [Permissions guide](./FILE_PERMISSIONS.md) for details.
+
+
+## 6. Sharing application state
+
+Sometimes specific log sections are needed to debug issues. The Devices and CurrentScan table data is sometimes needed to figure out what's wrong.
 
 1. Please set `LOG_LEVEL` to `trace` (Disable it once you have the info as this produces big log files).
 2. Wait for the issue to occur.
@@ -61,4 +72,4 @@ Sometimes specific log sections are needed to debug issues. The Devices and Curr
 
 ## Common issues
 
-See [Common issues](./COMMON_ISSUES.md) for details. 
+See [Common issues](./COMMON_ISSUES.md) for additional troubleshooting tips.

docs/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md

@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ NetAlertX allows you to mass-edit devices via a CSV export and import feature, o
 
 ## UI multi edit
 
-> [!NOTE] 
-> Make sure you have your backups saved and restorable before doing any mass edits. Check [Backup strategies](./BACKUPS.md). 
+> [!NOTE]
+> Make sure you have your backups saved and restorable before doing any mass edits. Check [Backup strategies](./BACKUPS.md).
 
 You can select devices in the _Devices_ view by selecting devices to edit and then clicking the _Multi-edit_ button or via the _Maintenance_ > _Multi-Edit_ section.
 
@@ -16,23 +16,23 @@ You can select devices in the _Devices_ view by selecting devices to edit and th
 
 The database and device structure may change with new releases. When using the CSV import functionality, ensure the format matches what the application expects. To avoid issues, you can first export the devices and review the column formats before importing any custom data.
 
-> [!NOTE] 
+> [!NOTE]
 > As always, backup everything, just in case.
 
-1. In _Maintenance_ > _Backup / Restore_ click the _CSV Export_ button.  
+1. In _Maintenance_ > _Backup / Restore_ click the _CSV Export_ button.
 2. A `devices.csv` is generated in the `/config` folder
-3. Edit the `devices.csv` file however you like. 
+3. Edit the `devices.csv` file however you like.
 
 ![Maintenance > CSV Export](./img/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING/MAINTENANCE_CSV_EXPORT.png)
 
-> [!NOTE] 
-> The file containing a list of Devices including the Network relationships between Network Nodes and connected devices. You can also trigger this by acessing this URL: `<your netalertx url>/php/server/devices.php?action=ExportCSV` or via the `CSV Backup` plugin. (💡 You can schedule this)
+> [!NOTE]
+> The file containing a list of Devices including the Network relationships between Network Nodes and connected devices. You can also trigger this with the `CSV Backup` plugin. (💡 You can schedule this)
 
 ![Settings > CSV Backup](./img/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING/CSV_BACKUP_SETTINGS.png)
 
 ### File encoding format
 
-> [!NOTE] 
+> [!NOTE]
 > Keep Linux line endings (suggested editors: Nano, Notepad++)
 
 ![Nodepad++ line endings](./img/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING/NOTEPAD++.png)

docs/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-# NetAlertX - Device Management
+# Device Management
 
 The Main Info section is where most of the device identifiable information is stored and edited. Some of the information is autodetected via various plugins. Initial values for most of the fields can be specified in the `NEWDEV` plugin.
 
-> [!NOTE] 
+> [!NOTE]
 >
 > You can multi-edit devices by selecting them in the main Devices view, from the Mainetence section, or via the CSV Export functionality under Maintenance. More info can be found in the [Devices Bulk-editing docs](./DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md).
 
@@ -13,24 +13,24 @@ The Main Info section is where most of the device identifiable information is st
 
   - **MAC**: MAC addres of the device. Not editable, unless creating a new dummy device.
   - **Last IP**: IP addres of the device. Not editable, unless creating a new dummy device.
-  - **Name**: Friendly device name. Autodetected via various 🆎 Name discovery [plugins](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS.md). The app attaches `(IP match)` if the name is discovered via an IP match and not MAC match which could mean the name could be incorrect as IPs might change.
-  - **Icon**: Partially autodetected. Select an existing or [add a custom icon](./ICONS.md). You can also auto-apply the same icon on all devices of the same type. 
+  - **Name**: Friendly device name. Autodetected via various 🆎 Name discovery [plugins](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS). The app attaches `(IP match)` if the name is discovered via an IP match and not MAC match which could mean the name could be incorrect as IPs might change.
+  - **Icon**: Partially autodetected. Select an existing or [add a custom icon](./ICONS.md). You can also auto-apply the same icon on all devices of the same type.
   - **Owner**: Device owner (The list is self-populated with existing owners and you can add custom values).
   - **Type**: Select a device type from the dropdown list (`Smartphone`, `Tablet`,
-      `Laptop`, `TV`, `router`, etc.) or add a new device type. If you want the device to act as a **Network device** (and be able to be a network node in the Network view), select a type under Network Devices or add a new Network Device type in Settings. More information can be found in the [Network Setup docs](./NETWORK_TREE.md). 
+      `Laptop`, `TV`, `router`, etc.) or add a new device type. If you want the device to act as a **Network device** (and be able to be a network node in the Network view), select a type under Network Devices or add a new Network Device type in Settings. More information can be found in the [Network Setup docs](./NETWORK_TREE.md).
   - **Vendor**: The manufacturing vendor. Automatically updated by NetAlertX when empty or unknown, can be edited.
   - **Group**: Select a group (`Always on`, `Personal`, `Friends`, etc.) or type
       your own Group name.
-  - **Location**: Select the location, usually a room, where the device is located (`Kitchen`, `Attic`, `Living room`, etc.) or add a custom Location.  
+  - **Location**: Select the location, usually a room, where the device is located (`Kitchen`, `Attic`, `Living room`, etc.) or add a custom Location.
   - **Comments**: Add any comments for the device, such as a serial number, or maintenance information.
 
-> [!NOTE] 
+> [!NOTE]
 >
-> Please note the above usage of the fields are only suggestions. You can use most of these fields for other purposes, such as storing the network interface, company owning a device, or similar. 
+> Please note the above usage of the fields are only suggestions. You can use most of these fields for other purposes, such as storing the network interface, company owning a device, or similar.
 
 ## Dummy devices
 
-You can create dummy devices from the Devices listing screen. 
+You can create dummy devices from the Devices listing screen.
 
 ![Create Dummy Device](./img/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT/Devices_CreateDummyDevice.png)
 
@@ -39,12 +39,12 @@ The **MAC** field and the **Last IP** field will then become editable.
 ![Save Dummy Device](./img/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT/DeviceEdit_SaveDummyDevice.png)
 
 
-> [!NOTE] 
+> [!NOTE]
 >
 > You can couple this with the `ICMP` plugin which can be used to monitor the status of these devices, if they are actual devices reachable with the `ping` command. If not, you can use a loopback IP address so they appear online, such as `0.0.0.0` or `127.0.0.1`.
 
-## Copying data from an existing device. 
+## Copying data from an existing device.
 
-To speed up device population you can also copy data from an existing device. This can be done from the **Tools** tab on the Device details. 
+To speed up device population you can also copy data from an existing device. This can be done from the **Tools** tab on the Device details.
 
 

docs/DEV_ENV_SETUP.md

@@ -55,7 +55,6 @@ The file content should be following, with your custom values.
 #--------------------------------
 #NETALERTX
 #--------------------------------
-TZ=Europe/Berlin
 PORT=22222    # make sure this port is unique on your whole network
 DEV_LOCATION=/development/NetAlertX
 APP_DATA_LOCATION=/volume/docker_appdata

docs/DOCKER_COMPOSE.md

@@ -1,25 +1,23 @@
 # NetAlertX and Docker Compose
 
 > [!WARNING]
-> ⚠️ **Important:** The documentation has been recently updated and some instructions may have changed.  
-> If you are using the currently live production image, please follow the instructions on [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/jokobsk/netalertx) for building and running the container.  
-> These docs reflect the latest development version and may differ from the production image.
+> ⚠️ **Important:** The docker-compose has recently changed. Carefully read the [Migration guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/MIGRATION/?h=migrat#12-migration-from-netalertx-v25524) for detailed instructions.
 
-Great care is taken to ensure NetAlertX meets the needs of everyone while being flexible enough for anyone. This document outlines how you can configure your docker-compose. There are many settings, so we recommend using the Baseline Docker Compose as-is, or modifying it for your system.Good care is taken to ensure NetAlertX meets the needs of everyone while being flexible enough for anyone. This document outlines how you can configure your docker-compose. There are many settings, so we recommend using the Baseline Docker Compose as-is, or modifying it for your system. 
+Great care is taken to ensure NetAlertX meets the needs of everyone while being flexible enough for anyone. This document outlines how you can configure your docker-compose. There are many settings, so we recommend using the Baseline Docker Compose as-is, or modifying it for your system.Good care is taken to ensure NetAlertX meets the needs of everyone while being flexible enough for anyone. This document outlines how you can configure your docker-compose. There are many settings, so we recommend using the Baseline Docker Compose as-is, or modifying it for your system.
 
-> [!NOTE] 
-> The container needs to run in `network_mode:"host"` to access Layer 2 networking such as arp, nmap and others. Due to lack of support for this feature, Windows host is not a supported operating system. 
+> [!NOTE]
+> The container needs to run in `network_mode:"host"` to access Layer 2 networking such as arp, nmap and others. Due to lack of support for this feature, Windows host is not a supported operating system.
 
 ## Baseline Docker Compose
 
-There is one baseline for NetAlertX. That's the default security-enabled official distribution. 
+There is one baseline for NetAlertX. That's the default security-enabled official distribution.
 
 ```yaml
 services:
   netalertx:
   #use an environmental variable to set host networking mode if needed
     container_name: netalertx                       # The name when you docker contiainer ls
-    image: ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest
+    image: ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
     network_mode: ${NETALERTX_NETWORK_MODE:-host}   # Use host networking for ARP scanning and other services
 
     read_only: true                                 # Make the container filesystem read-only
@@ -31,28 +29,18 @@ services:
       - NET_BIND_SERVICE                            # Required to bind to privileged ports (nbtscan)
 
     volumes:
-      - type: volume                                # Persistent Docker-managed Named Volume for storage of config files
-        source: netalertx_config                    # the default name of the volume is netalertx_config
-        target: /app/config                         # inside the container mounted to /app/config
-        read_only: false                            # writable volume
-
-    # Example custom local folder called /home/user/netalertx_config
-    # - type: bind
-    #   source: /home/user/netalertx_config
-    #   target: /app/config
-    #   read_only: false
-    # ... or use the alternative format
-    # - /home/user/netalertx_config:/app/config:rw
-
-      - type: volume                                # NetAlertX Database partiton
-        source: netalertx_db
-        target: /app/db
+      - type: volume                                # Persistent Docker-managed named volume for config + database
+        source: netalertx_data
+        target: /data                               # `/data/config` and `/data/db` live inside this mount
         read_only: false
 
-      - type: volume                                # Future proof mount. During the migration to a
-        source: netalertx_data                      # future version, app and db will be migrated to
-        target: /data                               # the /data partition.  This will reduce the 
-        read_only: false                            # overhead and pain in the upcoming migration.
+    # Example custom local folder called /home/user/netalertx_data
+    # - type: bind
+    #   source: /home/user/netalertx_data
+    #   target: /data
+    #   read_only: false
+    # ... or use the alternative format
+    # - /home/user/netalertx_data:/data:rw
 
       - type: bind                                  # Bind mount for timezone consistency
         source: /etc/localtime
@@ -62,30 +50,27 @@ services:
       # Mount your DHCP server file into NetAlertX for a plugin to access
       # - path/on/host/to/dhcp.file:/resources/dhcp.file
 
-      # Retain logs - comment out tmpfs /app/log if you want to retain logs between container restarts
-      # - /path/on/host/log:/app/log
-
-    # Tempfs mounts for writable directories in a read-only container and improve system performance
-    # All mounts have noexec,nosuid,nodev for security purposes no devices, no suid/sgid and no execution of binaries
-    # async where possible for performance, sync where required for correctness
-    # uid=20211 and gid=20211 is the netalertx user inside the container
-    # mode=1700 gives rwx------ permissions to the netalertx user only
+    # tmpfs mount consolidates writable state for a read-only container and improves performance
+    # uid/gid default to the service user (NETALERTX_UID/GID, default 20211)
+    # mode=1700 grants rwx------ permissions to the runtime user only
     tmpfs:
-      # Speed up logging. This can be commented out to retain logs between container restarts
-      - "/app/log:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      # Speed up API access as frontend/backend API is very chatty
-      - "/app/api:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,sync,noatime,nodiratime"  
-      # Required for customization of the nginx listen addr/port without rebuilding the container
-      - "/services/config/nginx/conf.active:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      # /services/config/nginx/conf.d is required for nginx and php to start
-      - "/services/run:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      # /tmp is required by php for session save this should be reworked to /services/run/tmp
-      - "/tmp:uid=2Key-Value Pairs: 20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
+      # Comment out to retain logs between container restarts - this has a server performance impact.
+      - "/tmp:uid=${NETALERTX_UID:-20211},gid=${NETALERTX_GID:-20211},mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
+
+      # Retain logs - comment out tmpfs /tmp if you want to retain logs between container restarts
+      # Please note if you remove the /tmp mount, you must create and maintain sub-folder mounts.
+      # - /path/on/host/log:/tmp/log
+      # - "/tmp/api:uid=${NETALERTX_UID:-20211},gid=${NETALERTX_GID:-20211},mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
+      # - "/tmp/nginx:uid=${NETALERTX_UID:-20211},gid=${NETALERTX_GID:-20211},mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
+      # - "/tmp/run:uid=${NETALERTX_UID:-20211},gid=${NETALERTX_GID:-20211},mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
+
     environment:
       LISTEN_ADDR: ${LISTEN_ADDR:-0.0.0.0}                   # Listen for connections on all interfaces
       PORT: ${PORT:-20211}                                   # Application port
       GRAPHQL_PORT: ${GRAPHQL_PORT:-20212}                   # GraphQL API port (passed into APP_CONF_OVERRIDE at runtime)
-      NETALERTX_DEBUG: ${NETALERTX_DEBUG:-0}                 # 0=kill all services and restart if any dies. 1 keeps running dead services.
+  #    NETALERTX_DEBUG: ${NETALERTX_DEBUG:-0}                 # 0=kill all services and restart if any dies. 1 keeps running dead services.
+  #    PUID: 20211                             # Runtime PUID override, set to 0 to run as root
+  #    PGID: 20211                             # Runtime PGID override
 
     # Resource limits to prevent resource exhaustion
     mem_limit: 2048m            # Maximum memory usage
@@ -101,10 +86,8 @@ services:
     # Always restart the container unless explicitly stopped
     restart: unless-stopped
 
-volumes:                        # Persistent volumes for configuration and database storage
-  netalertx_config:             # Configuration files
-  netalertx_db:                 # Database files
-  netalertx_data:               # For future config/db upgrade
+volumes:                        # Persistent volume for configuration and database storage
+  netalertx_data:
 ```
 
 Run or re-run it:
@@ -113,6 +96,9 @@ Run or re-run it:
 docker compose up --force-recreate
 ```
 
+> [!TIP]
+> Runtime UID/GID: The image ships with a service user `netalertx` (UID/GID 20211) and a readonly lock owner also at 20211 for 004/005 immutability. If you override the runtime user (compose `user:` or `NETALERTX_UID/GID` vars), ensure your `/data` volume and tmpfs mounts use matching `uid/gid` so startup checks and writable paths succeed.
+
 ### Customize with Environmental Variables
 
 You can override the default settings by passing environmental variables to the `docker compose up` command.
@@ -142,15 +128,17 @@ docker compose up
 
 ### Modification 1: Use a Local Folder (Bind Mount)
 
-By default, the baseline compose file uses "named volumes" (`netalertx_config`, `netalertx_db`). **This is the preferred method** because NetAlertX is designed to manage all configuration and database settings directly from its web UI. Named volumes let Docker handle this data cleanly without you needing to manage local file permissions or paths.
+By default, the baseline compose file uses a single named volume (netalertx_data) mounted at `/data`. This single-volume layout is preferred because NetAlertX manages both configuration and the database under `/data` (for example, `/data/config` and `/data/db`) via its web UI. Using one named volume simplifies permissions and portability: Docker manages the storage and NetAlertX manages the files inside `/data`.
+
+A two-volume layout that mounts `/data/config` and `/data/db` separately (for example, `netalertx_config` and `netalertx_db`) is supported for backward compatibility and some advanced workflows, but it is an abnormal/legacy layout and not recommended for new deployments.
 
 However, if you prefer to have direct, file-level access to your configuration for manual editing, a "bind mount" is a simple alternative. This tells Docker to use a specific folder from your computer (the "host") inside the container.
 
 **How to make the change:**
 
-1. Choose a location on your computer. For example, `/home/adam/netalertx-files`.
+1. Choose a location on your computer. For example, `/local_data_dir`.
 
-2. Create the subfolders: `mkdir -p /home/adam/netalertx-files/config` and `mkdir -p /home/adam/netalertx-files/db`.
+2. Create the subfolders: `mkdir -p /local_data_dir/config` and `mkdir -p /local_data_dir/db`.
 
 3. Edit your `docker-compose.yml` and find the `volumes:` section (the one *inside* the `netalertx:` service).
 
@@ -163,32 +151,28 @@ However, if you prefer to have direct, file-level access to your configuration f
 ```yaml
 ...
     volumes:
-      - netalertx_config:/app/config:rw #short-form volume (no /path is a short volume)
-      - netalertx_db:/app/db:rw
+      - netalertx_config:/data/config:rw #short-form volume (no /path is a short volume)
+      - netalertx_db:/data/db:rw
 ...
 ```
 
 **After (Using a Local Folder / Bind Mount):**
-Make sure to replace `/home/adam/netalertx-files` with your actual path. The format is `<path_on_your_computer>:<path_inside_container>:<options>`.
+Make sure to replace `/local_data_dir` with your actual path. The format is `<path_on_your_computer>:<path_inside_container>:<options>`.
 
 ```yaml
 ...
     volumes:
-#      - netalertx_config:/app/config:rw
-#      - netalertx_db:/app/db:rw
-      - /home/adam/netalertx-files/config:/app/config:rw
-      - /home/adam/netalertx-files/db:/app/db:rw
+#      - netalertx_config:/data/config:rw
+#      - netalertx_db:/data/db:rw
+      - /local_data_dir/config:/data/config:rw
+      - /local_data_dir/db:/data/db:rw
 ...
 ```
 
-Now, any files created by NetAlertX in `/app/config` will appear in your `/home/adam/netalertx-files/config` folder.
+Now, any files created by NetAlertX in `/data/config` will appear in your `/local_data_dir/config` folder.
 
 This same method works for mounting other things, like custom plugins or enterprise NGINX files, as shown in the commented-out examples in the baseline file.
 
-## Example Configuration Summaries
-
-Here are the essential modifications for common alternative setups.
-
 ### Example 2: External `.env` File for Paths
 
 This method is useful for keeping your paths and other settings separate from your main compose file, making it more portable.
@@ -200,20 +184,18 @@ This method is useful for keeping your paths and other settings separate from yo
 services:
   netalertx:
     environment:
-      - TZ=${TZ}
       - PORT=${PORT}
-      
+      - GRAPHQL_PORT=${GRAPHQL_PORT}
+
 ...
 ```
 
 **`.env` file contents:**
 
 ```sh
-TZ=Europe/Paris
 PORT=20211
 NETALERTX_NETWORK_MODE=host
 LISTEN_ADDR=0.0.0.0
-PORT=20211
 GRAPHQL_PORT=20212
 ```
 
@@ -248,4 +230,4 @@ networks:
   outside:
     external:
       name: "host"
-```
+```

docs/DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md

@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
 
 # NetAlertX - Network scanner & notification framework
 
-| [📑 Docker guide](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md) | [🚀 Releases](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/releases) | [📚 Docs](https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/) | [🔌 Plugins](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS.md) | [🤖 Ask AI](https://gurubase.io/g/netalertx)
-|----------------------| ----------------------|  ----------------------| ----------------------| ----------------------| 
+| [📑 Docker guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/DOCKER_INSTALLATION) | [🚀 Releases](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/releases) | [📚 Docs](https://docs.netalertx.com/) | [🔌 Plugins](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS) | [🤖 Ask AI](https://gurubase.io/g/netalertx)
+|----------------------| ----------------------|  ----------------------| ----------------------| ----------------------|
 
 <a href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/main/docs/img/GENERAL/github_social_image.jpg" target="_blank">
   <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/main/docs/img/GENERAL/github_social_image.jpg" width="1000px" />
@@ -16,36 +16,43 @@
 Head to [https://netalertx.com/](https://netalertx.com/) for more gifs and screenshots 📷.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> There is also an experimental 🧪 [bare-metal install](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/HW_INSTALL.md) method available. 
+> There is also an experimental 🧪 [bare-metal install](https://docs.netalertx.com/HW_INSTALL) method available.
 
-## 📕 Basic Usage 
+## 📕 Basic Usage
 
 > [!WARNING]
-> You will have to run the container on the `host` network and specify `SCAN_SUBNETS` unless you use other [plugin scanners](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS.md). The initial scan can take a few minutes, so please wait 5-10 minutes for the initial discovery to finish.
+> You will have to run the container on the `host` network and specify `SCAN_SUBNETS` unless you use other [plugin scanners](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS). The initial scan can take a few minutes, so please wait 5-10 minutes for the initial discovery to finish.
 
-```yaml
+```bash
 docker run -d --rm --network=host \
-  -v local_path/config:/app/config \
-  -v local_path/db:/app/db \
-  --mount type=tmpfs,target=/app/api \
-  -e PUID=200 -e PGID=300 \
-  -e TZ=Europe/Berlin \
+  -v /local_data_dir:/data \
+  -v /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime \
+  --tmpfs /tmp:uid=${NETALERTX_UID:-20211},gid=${NETALERTX_GID:-20211},mode=1700 \
   -e PORT=20211 \
+  -e APP_CONF_OVERRIDE={"GRAPHQL_PORT":"20214"} \
   ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
 ```
 
-See alternative [docked-compose examples](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DOCKER_COMPOSE.md).
+> Runtime UID/GID: The image defaults to a service user `netalertx` (UID/GID 20211). A separate readonly lock owner also uses UID/GID 20211 for 004/005 immutability. You can override the runtime UID/GID at build (ARG) or run (`--user` / compose `user:`) but must align writable mounts (`/data`, `/tmp*`) and tmpfs `uid/gid` to that choice.
+
+See alternative [docked-compose examples](https://docs.netalertx.com/DOCKER_COMPOSE).
+
+### Default ports
+
+| Default        | Description                    | How to override                                                                    |
+| :------------- |:-------------------------------| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------:|
+| `20211`        |Port of the web interface       |  `-e PORT=20222`                                                                   |
+| `20212`        |Port of the backend API server  |  `-e APP_CONF_OVERRIDE={"GRAPHQL_PORT":"20214"}` or via the `GRAPHQL_PORT` Setting |
 
 ### Docker environment variables
 
-| Variable | Description | Example Value |
+| Variable | Description | Example/Default Value |
 | :------------- |:------------------------| -----:|
+| `PUID`      |Runtime UID override, set to `0` to run as root. |  `20211` |
+| `PGID`      |Runtime GID override  |  `20211` |
 | `PORT`      |Port of the web interface  |  `20211` |
-| `PUID`      |Application User UID  |  `102` |
-| `PGID`      |Application User GID  |  `82` |
 | `LISTEN_ADDR`      |Set the specific IP Address for the listener address for the nginx webserver (web interface). This could be useful when using multiple subnets to hide the web interface from all untrusted networks. |  `0.0.0.0` |
-|`TZ` |Time zone to display stats correctly. Find your time zone [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones)  |  `Europe/Berlin` |
-|`LOADED_PLUGINS` | Default [plugins](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS.md) to load. Plugins cannot be loaded with `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE`, you need to use this variable instead and then specify the plugins settings with `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE`. |  `["PIHOLE","ASUSWRT"]` |
+|`LOADED_PLUGINS` | Default [plugins](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS) to load. Plugins cannot be loaded with `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE`, you need to use this variable instead and then specify the plugins settings with `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE`. |  `["PIHOLE","ASUSWRT"]` |
 |`APP_CONF_OVERRIDE` | JSON override for settings (except `LOADED_PLUGINS`).   |  `{"SCAN_SUBNETS":"['192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth1']","GRAPHQL_PORT":"20212"}` |
 |`ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL` | ⚠ If `true` will delete the content of the `/db` & `/config` folders. For testing purposes. Can be coupled with [watchtower](https://github.com/containrrr/watchtower) to have an always freshly installed `netalertx`/`netalertx-dev` image.   |    `true` |
 
@@ -54,48 +61,67 @@ See alternative [docked-compose examples](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/
 ### Docker paths
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> See also [Backup strategies](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/BACKUPS.md).   
+> See also [Backup strategies](https://docs.netalertx.com/BACKUPS).
 
 | Required | Path | Description |
-| :------------- | :------------- | :-------------| 
-| ✅ | `:/app/config` | Folder which will contain the `app.conf` & `devices.csv` ([read about devices.csv](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md)) files  | 
-| ✅ | `:/app/db` | Folder which will contain the `app.db` database file  | 
-| | `:/app/log` |  Logs folder useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container  | 
-| | `:/app/api` |  A simple [API endpoint](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/API.md) containing static (but regularly updated) json and other files.   | 
-| | `:/app/front/plugins/<plugin>/ignore_plugin` | Map a file `ignore_plugin` to ignore a plugin. Plugins can be soft-disabled via settings. More in the [Plugin docs](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS.md).  | 
-| | `:/etc/resolv.conf` | Use a custom `resolv.conf` file for [better name resolution](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/REVERSE_DNS.md).  | 
+| :------------- | :------------- | :-------------|
+| ✅ | `:/data` | Folder which needs to contain a `/db` and `/config` sub-folders. |
+| ✅ | `/etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro` | Ensuring the timezone is the same as on the server.  |
+| | `:/tmp/log` |  Logs folder useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container  |
+| | `:/tmp/api` |  The [API endpoint](https://docs.netalertx.com/API) containing static (but regularly updated) json and other files. Path configurable via `NETALERTX_API` environment variable.   |
+| | `:/app/front/plugins/<plugin>/ignore_plugin` | Map a file `ignore_plugin` to ignore a plugin. Plugins can be soft-disabled via settings. More in the [Plugin docs](https://docs.netalertx.com/PLUGINS).  |
+| | `:/etc/resolv.conf` | Use a custom `resolv.conf` file for [better name resolution](https://docs.netalertx.com/REVERSE_DNS).  |
 
-> Use separate `db` and `config` directories, do not nest them.
+### Folder structure
+
+Use separate `db` and `config` directories, do not nest them:
+
+```
+data
+├── config
+└── db
+```
+
+### Permissions
+
+If you are facing permissions issues run the following commands on your server. This will change the owner and assure sufficient access to the database and config files that are stored in the `/local_data_dir/db` and `/local_data_dir/config` folders (replace `local_data_dir` with the location where your `/db` and `/config` folders are located).
+
+```bash
+# Use the runtime UID/GID you intend to run with (default 20211:20211)
+sudo chown -R ${NETALERTX_UID:-20211}:${NETALERTX_GID:-20211} /local_data_dir
+sudo chmod -R a+rwx /local_data_dir
+```
 
 ### Initial setup
 
 - If unavailable, the app generates a default `app.conf` and `app.db` file on the first run.
-- The preferred way is to manage the configuration via the Settings section in the UI, if UI is inaccessible you can modify [app.conf](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/back) in the `/app/config/` folder directly 
+- The preferred way is to manage the configuration via the Settings section in the UI, if UI is inaccessible you can modify [app.conf](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/back) in the `/data/config/` folder directly
+
 
 #### Setting up scanners
 
-You have to specify which network(s) should be scanned. This is done by entering subnets that are accessible from the host. If you use the default `ARPSCAN` plugin, you have to specify at least one valid subnet and interface in the `SCAN_SUBNETS` setting. See the documentation on [How to set up multiple SUBNETS, VLANs and what are limitations](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/SUBNETS.md) for troubleshooting and more advanced scenarios. 
+You have to specify which network(s) should be scanned. This is done by entering subnets that are accessible from the host. If you use the default `ARPSCAN` plugin, you have to specify at least one valid subnet and interface in the `SCAN_SUBNETS` setting. See the documentation on [How to set up multiple SUBNETS, VLANs and what are limitations](https://docs.netalertx.com/SUBNETS) for troubleshooting and more advanced scenarios.
 
-If you are running PiHole you can synchronize devices directly. Check the [PiHole configuration guide](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PIHOLE_GUIDE.md) for details. 
+If you are running PiHole you can synchronize devices directly. Check the [PiHole configuration guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/PIHOLE_GUIDE) for details.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> You can bulk-import devices via the [CSV import method](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md).
+> You can bulk-import devices via the [CSV import method](https://docs.netalertx.com/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING).
 
 #### Community guides
 
-You can read or watch several [community configuration guides](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/COMMUNITY_GUIDES.md) in Chinese, Korean, German, or French. 
+You can read or watch several [community configuration guides](https://docs.netalertx.com/COMMUNITY_GUIDES) in Chinese, Korean, German, or French.
+
+> Please note these might be outdated. Rely on official documentation first.
 
-> Please note these might be outdated. Rely on official documentation first. 
- 
 #### Common issues
 
-- Before creating a new issue, please check if a similar issue was [already resolved](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed). 
-- Check also common issues and [debugging tips](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DEBUG_TIPS.md). 
+- Before creating a new issue, please check if a similar issue was [already resolved](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed).
+- Check also common issues and [debugging tips](https://docs.netalertx.com/DEBUG_TIPS).
 
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docs/DOCKER_MAINTENANCE.md

@@ -1,20 +1,18 @@
 # The NetAlertX Container Operator's Guide
 
 > [!WARNING]
-> ⚠️ **Important:** The documentation has been recently updated and some instructions may have changed.  
-> If you are using the currently live production image, please follow the instructions on [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/jokobsk/netalertx) for building and running the container.  
-> These docs reflect the latest development version and may differ from the production image.
+> ⚠️ **Important:** The docker-compose has recently changed. Carefully read the [Migration guide](https://docs.netalertx.com/MIGRATION/?h=migrat#12-migration-from-netalertx-v25524) for detailed instructions.
 
 This guide assumes you are starting with the official `docker-compose.yml` file provided with the project. We strongly recommend you start with or migrate to this file as your baseline and modify it to suit your specific needs (e.g., changing file paths). While there are many ways to configure NetAlertX, the default file is designed to meet the mandatory security baseline with layer-2 networking capabilities while operating securely and without startup warnings.
 
 This guide provides direct, concise solutions for common NetAlertX administrative tasks. It is structured to help you identify a problem, implement the solution, and understand the details.
 
 ## Guide Contents
- 
-- Using a Local Folder for Configuration  
-- Migrating from a Local Folder to a Docker Volume  
-- Applying a Custom Nginx Configuration  
-- Mounting Additional Files for Plugins  
+
+- Using a Local Folder for Configuration
+- Migrating from a Local Folder to a Docker Volume
+- Applying a Custom Nginx Configuration
+- Mounting Additional Files for Plugins
 
 
 > [!NOTE]
@@ -51,13 +49,13 @@ You want to edit your `app.conf` and other configuration files directly from you
        volumes:
          # - type: volume
          #   source: netalertx_config
-         #   target: /app/config
+         #   target: /data/config
          #   read_only: false
    ...
        # Example custom local folder called /data/netalertx_config
        - type: bind
          source: /data/netalertx_config
-         target: /app/config
+         target: /data/config
          read_only: false
    ...
    ```
@@ -70,7 +68,7 @@ You want to edit your `app.conf` and other configuration files directly from you
 
 ### About This Method
 
-This replaces the Docker-managed volume with a "bind mount." This is a direct mapping between a folder on your host computer (`/data/netalertx_config`) and a folder inside the container (`/app/config`), allowing you to edit the files directly.
+This replaces the Docker-managed volume with a "bind mount." This is a direct mapping between a folder on your host computer (`/data/netalertx_config`) and a folder inside the container (`/data/config`), allowing you to edit the files directly.
 
 ---
 
@@ -97,13 +95,13 @@ You are currently using a local folder (bind mount) for your configuration (e.g.
        volumes:
          - type: volume
            source: netalertx_config
-           target: /app/config
+           target: /data/config
            read_only: false
    ...
        # Example custom local folder called /data/netalertx_config
        # - type: bind
        #   source: /data/netalertx_config
-       #   target: /app/config
+       #   target: /data/config
        #   read_only: false
    ...
    ```
@@ -149,7 +147,7 @@ You need to override the default Nginx configuration to add features like LDAP,
    ```yaml
    ...
        # Use a custom Enterprise-configured nginx config for ldap or other settings
-       - /data/my-netalertx.conf:/services/config/nginx/conf.active/netalertx.conf:ro
+       - /data/my-netalertx.conf:/tmp/nginx/active-config/netalertx.conf:ro
    ...
    ```
 4. Restart the container:

docs/DOCKER_PORTAINER.md

@@ -8,12 +8,12 @@ This guide shows you how to set up **NetAlertX** using Portainer’s **Stacks**
 
 ## 1. Prepare Your Host
 
-Before deploying, make sure you have a folder on your Docker host for NetAlertX data. Replace `APP_FOLDER` with your preferred location, for example `/opt` here:
+Before deploying, make sure you have a folder on your Docker host for NetAlertX data. Replace `APP_FOLDER` with your preferred location, for example `/local_data_dir` here:
 
 ```bash
-mkdir -p /opt/netalertx/config
-mkdir -p /opt/netalertx/db
-mkdir -p /opt/netalertx/log
+mkdir -p /local_data_dir/netalertx/config
+mkdir -p /local_data_dir/netalertx/db
+mkdir -p /local_data_dir/netalertx/log
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -34,32 +34,27 @@ Copy and paste the following YAML into the **Web editor**:
 services:
   netalertx:
     container_name: netalertx
-
     # Use this line for stable release
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"      
-
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"
     # Or, use this for the latest development build
-    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest" 
-
+    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest"
     network_mode: "host"
     restart: unless-stopped
-
+    cap_drop:       # Drop all capabilities for enhanced security
+      - ALL
+    cap_add:        # Re-add necessary capabilities
+      - NET_RAW
+      - NET_ADMIN
+      - NET_BIND_SERVICE
     volumes:
-      - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/config:/app/config
-      - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/db:/app/db
-      # Optional: logs (useful for debugging setup issues, comment out for performance)
-      - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/log:/app/log
-
-      # API storage options:
-      # (Option 1) tmpfs (default, best performance)
-      - type: tmpfs
-        target: /app/api
-
-      # (Option 2) bind mount (useful for debugging)
-      # - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/api:/app/api
-
+      - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/config:/data/config
+      - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/db:/data/db
+      # to sync with system time
+      - /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro
+    tmpfs:
+      # All writable runtime state resides under /tmp; comment out to persist logs between restarts
+      - "/tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
     environment:
-      - TZ=${TZ}
       - PORT=${PORT}
       - APP_CONF_OVERRIDE=${APP_CONF_OVERRIDE}
 ```
@@ -70,14 +65,26 @@ services:
 
 In the **Environment variables** section of Portainer, add the following:
 
-* `APP_FOLDER=/opt` (or wherever you created the directories in step 1)
-* `TZ=Europe/Berlin` (replace with your timezone)
+* `APP_FOLDER=/local_data_dir` (or wherever you created the directories in step 1)
 * `PORT=22022` (or another port if needed)
-* `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE={"GRAPHQL_PORT":"22023"}` (optional advanced settings)
+* `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE={"GRAPHQL_PORT":"22023"}` (optional advanced settings, otherwise the backend API server PORT defaults to `20212`)
 
 ---
 
-## 5. Deploy the Stack
+## 5. Ensure permissions
+
+> [!TIP]
+> If you are facing permissions issues run the following commands on your server. This will change the owner and assure sufficient access to the database and config files that are stored in the `/local_data_dir/db` and `/local_data_dir/config` folders (replace `local_data_dir` with the location where your `/db` and `/config` folders are located).
+>
+>  `sudo chown -R 20211:20211 /local_data_dir`
+>
+>  `sudo chmod -R a+rwx  /local_data_dir`
+>
+
+
+---
+
+## 6. Deploy the Stack
 
 1. Scroll down and click **Deploy the stack**.
 2. Portainer will pull the image and start NetAlertX.
@@ -89,9 +96,9 @@ http://<your-docker-host-ip>:22022
 
 ---
 
-## 6. Verify and Troubleshoot
+## 7. Verify and Troubleshoot
 
 * Check logs via Portainer → **Containers** → `netalertx` → **Logs**.
 * Logs are stored under `${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/log` if you enabled that volume.
 
-Once the application is running, configure it by reading the [initial setup](INITIAL_SETUP.md) guide, or [troubleshoot common issues](COMMON_ISSUES.md). 
+Once the application is running, configure it by reading the [initial setup](INITIAL_SETUP.md) guide, or [troubleshoot common issues](COMMON_ISSUES.md).

docs/DOCKER_SWARM.md

@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Docker Swarm Deployment Guide (IPvlan)
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is community-contributed. Due to environment, setup, or networking differences, results may vary. Please open a PR to improve it instead of creating an issue, as the maintainer is not actively maintaining it.
+
+
 This guide describes how to deploy **NetAlertX** in a **Docker Swarm** environment using an `ipvlan` network. This enables the container to receive a LAN IP address directly, which is ideal for network monitoring.
 
 ---
@@ -41,15 +45,7 @@ Use the following Compose snippet to deploy NetAlertX with a **static LAN IP** a
 services:
   netalertx:
     image: ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
-    ports:
-      - 20211:20211
-    volumes:
-      - /mnt/YOUR_SERVER/netalertx/config:/app/config:rw
-      - /mnt/YOUR_SERVER/netalertx/db:/netalertx/app/db:rw
-      - /mnt/YOUR_SERVER/netalertx/logs:/netalertx/app/log:rw
-    environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/London
-      - PORT=20211
+...
     networks:
       swarm-ipvlan:
         ipv4_address: 192.168.1.240     # ⚠️ Choose a free IP from your LAN
@@ -76,4 +72,3 @@ networks:
 * Make sure the assigned IP (`192.168.1.240` above) is not in use or managed by DHCP.
 * You may also use a node label constraint instead of `node.role == manager` for more control.
 
-

docs/FILE_PERMISSIONS.md

@@ -1,8 +1,23 @@
 # Managing File Permissions for NetAlertX on a Read-Only Container
 
+Sometimes, permission issues arise if your existing host directories were created by a previous container running as root or another UID. The container will fail to start with "Permission Denied" errors.
+
 > [!TIP]
 > NetAlertX runs in a **secure, read-only Alpine-based container** under a dedicated `netalertx` user (UID 20211, GID 20211). All writable paths are either mounted as **persistent volumes** or **`tmpfs` filesystems**. This ensures consistent file ownership and prevents privilege escalation.
 
+Try starting the container with all data to be in non-persistent volumes. If this works, the issue might be related to the permissions of your persistent data mount locations on your server.
+
+```bash
+docker run --rm --network=host \
+  -v /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro \
+  --tmpfs /tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700 \
+  -e PORT=20211 \
+  ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
+```
+
+> [!WARNING]
+> The above should be only used as a test - once the container restarts, all data is lost.
+
 ---
 
 ## Writable Paths
@@ -11,21 +26,39 @@ NetAlertX requires certain paths to be writable at runtime. These paths should b
 
 | Path                                 | Purpose                             | Notes                                                  |
 | ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
-| `/app/config`                        | Application configuration           | Persistent volume recommended                          |
-| `/app/db`                            | Database files                      | Persistent volume recommended                          |
-| `/app/log`                           | Logs                                | Can be `tmpfs` for speed or host volume to retain logs |
-| `/app/api`                           | API cache                           | Use `tmpfs` for faster access                          |
-| `/services/config/nginx/conf.active` | Active nginx configuration override | `tmpfs` recommended or customized file mounted        |
-| `/services/run`                      | Runtime directories for nginx & PHP | `tmpfs` required                                       |
-| `/tmp`                               | PHP session save directory          | `tmpfs` required                                       |
+| `/data/config`                        | Application configuration           | Persistent volume recommended                          |
+| `/data/db`                            | Database files                      | Persistent volume recommended                          |
+| `/tmp/log`                           | Logs                                | Lives under `/tmp`; optional host bind to retain logs  |
+| `/tmp/api`                           | API cache                           | Subdirectory of `/tmp`                                 |
+| `/tmp/nginx/active-config` | Active nginx configuration override | Mount `/tmp` (or override specific file)               |
+| `/tmp/run`                      | Runtime directories for nginx & PHP | Subdirectory of `/tmp`                                 |
+| `/tmp`                               | PHP session save directory          | Backed by `tmpfs` for runtime writes                   |
+
+> Mounting `/tmp` as `tmpfs` automatically covers all of its subdirectories (`log`, `api`, `run`, `nginx/active-config`, etc.).
 
 > All these paths will have **UID 20211 / GID 20211** inside the container. Files on the host will appear owned by `20211:20211`.
 
----
+## Running as `root`
 
-## Fixing Permission Problems
+You can override the default PUID and PGID using environment variables:
 
-Sometimes, permission issues arise if your existing host directories were created by a previous container running as root or another UID. The container will fail to start with "Permission Denied" errors.
+```yaml
+...
+  environment:
+      PUID: 20211                             # Runtime PUID override, set to 0 to run as root
+      PGID: 20211                             # Runtime PGID override
+...
+```
+
+To run as the root user, it usually looks like this (verify the IDs on your server first by executing `id root`):
+
+```yaml
+...
+  environment:
+      PUID: 0                             # Runtime PUID override, set to 0 to run as root
+      PGID: 100                           # Runtime PGID override
+...
+```
 
 ### Solution
 
@@ -33,8 +66,8 @@ Sometimes, permission issues arise if your existing host directories were create
 
 ```bash
 docker run -it --rm --name netalertx --user "0" \
-  -v local/path/config:/app/config \
-  -v local/path/db:/app/db \
+  -v /local_data_dir:/data \
+  --tmpfs /tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700 \
   ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
 ```
 
@@ -44,32 +77,37 @@ docker run -it --rm --name netalertx --user "0" \
 
 > The container startup script detects `root` and runs `chown -R 20211:20211` on all volumes, fixing ownership for the secure `netalertx` user.
 
+> [!TIP]
+> If you are facing permissions issues run the following commands on your server. This will change the owner and assure sufficient access to the database and config files that are stored in the `/local_data_dir/db` and `/local_data_dir/config` folders (replace `local_data_dir` with the location where your `/db` and `/config` folders are located).
+>
+>  `sudo chown -R 20211:20211 /local_data_dir`
+>
+>  `sudo chmod -R a+rwx  /local_data_dir`
+>
+
 ---
 
 ## Example: docker-compose.yml with `tmpfs`
 
 ```yaml
 services:
-  netalertx:                                  
-    container_name: netalertx                
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx"  
-    network_mode: "host"       
-    cap_add:
-      - NET_RAW
-      - NET_ADMIN
-      - NET_BIND_SERVICE
+  netalertx:
+    container_name: netalertx
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx"
+    network_mode: "host"
+    cap_drop:                                       # Drop all capabilities for enhanced security
+      - ALL
+    cap_add:                                        # Add only the necessary capabilities
+      - NET_ADMIN                                   # Required for ARP scanning
+      - NET_RAW                                     # Required for raw socket operations
+      - NET_BIND_SERVICE                            # Required to bind to privileged ports (nbtscan)
     restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - local/path/config:/app/config         
-      - local/path/db:/app/db                 
+      - /local_data_dir:/data
+      - /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime
     environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
       - PORT=20211
-    tmpfs: 
-      - "/app/log:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      - "/app/api:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,sync,noatime,nodiratime"  
-      - "/services/config/nginx/conf.active:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      - "/services/run:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
+    tmpfs:
       - "/tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
 ```
 

docs/HELPER_SCRIPTS.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# NetAlertX Community Helper Scripts Overview
+# Community Helper Scripts Overview
 
 This page provides an overview of community-contributed scripts for NetAlertX. These scripts are not actively maintained and are provided as-is.
 
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@ You can find all scripts in this [scripts GitHub folder](https://github.com/joko
 
 ## Important Notes
 
-> [!NOTE]  
-> These scripts are community-supplied and not actively maintained. Use at your own discretion.  
+> [!NOTE]
+> These scripts are community-supplied and not actively maintained. Use at your own discretion.
 
 For detailed usage instructions, refer to each script's documentation in each [scripts GitHub folder](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/scripts).
 

docs/HW_INSTALL.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ To download and install NetAlertX on the hardware/server directly use the `curl`
 > [!NOTE]
 > This is an Experimental feature 🧪 and it relies on community support.
 >
-> 🙏 Looking for maintainers for this installation method 🙂 Current community volunteers: 
+> 🙏 Looking for maintainers for this installation method 🙂 Current community volunteers:
 >   - [slammingprogramming](https://github.com/slammingprogramming)
 >   - [ingoratsdorf](https://github.com/ingoratsdorf)
 >
@@ -13,8 +13,7 @@ To download and install NetAlertX on the hardware/server directly use the `curl`
 > Data loss is a possibility, **it is recommended to install NetAlertX using the supplied Docker image**.
 
 > [!WARNING]
-> A warning to the installation method below: Piping to bash is [controversial](https://pi-hole.net/2016/07/25/curling-and-piping-to-bash) and may
-be dangerous, as you cannot see the code that's about to be executed on your system.
+> A warning to the installation method below: Piping to bash is [controversial](https://pi-hole.net/2016/07/25/curling-and-piping-to-bash) and may be dangerous, as you cannot see the code that's about to be executed on your system.
 
 If you trust this repo, you can download the install script via one of the methods (curl/wget) below and it will fo its best to install NetAlertX on your system.
 
@@ -40,7 +39,7 @@ Some facts about what and where something will be changed/installed by the HW in
 - Only tested to work on the system listed in the install directory.
 - **EXPERIMENTAL** and not recommended way to install NetAlertX.
 
-> [!TIP]  
+> [!TIP]
 > If the below fails try grabbing and installing one of the [previous releases](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/releases) and run the installation from the zip package.
 
 These commands will download the `install.debian12.sh` script from the GitHub repository, make it executable with `chmod`, and then run it using `./install.debian12.sh`.
@@ -81,7 +80,7 @@ wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/main/install/ubuntu24/
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Use this on a clean LXC/VM for Debian 13 OR Ubuntu 24.
-> The Scipt will detect OS and build acordingly. 
+> The Scipt will detect OS and build acordingly.
 > Maintained by [JVKeller](https://github.com/JVKeller)
 
 ### Installation via wget

docs/INSTALLATION.md

@@ -2,24 +2,24 @@
 
 ## Installation options
 
-NetAlertX can be installed several ways. The best supported option is Docker, followed by a supervised Home Assistant instance, as an Unraid app, and lastly, on bare metal. 
+NetAlertX can be installed several ways. The best supported option is Docker, followed by a supervised Home Assistant instance, as an Unraid app, and lastly, on bare metal.
 
-- [[Installation] Docker (recommended)](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md) 
-- [[Installation] Home Assistant](https://github.com/alexbelgium/hassio-addons/tree/master/netalertx) 
-- [[Installation] Unraid App](https://unraid.net/community/apps) 
-- [[Installation] Bare metal (experimental - looking for maintainers)](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/HW_INSTALL.md) 
+- [[Installation] Docker (recommended)](https://docs.netalertx.com/DOCKER_INSTALLATION)
+- [[Installation] Home Assistant](https://github.com/alexbelgium/hassio-addons/tree/master/netalertx)
+- [[Installation] Unraid App](https://unraid.net/community/apps)
+- [[Installation] Bare metal (experimental - looking for maintainers)](https://docs.netalertx.com/HW_INSTALL)
 
 
 ## Help
 
-If facing issues, please spend a few minutes seraching. 
+If facing issues, please spend a few minutes seraching.
 
 - Check [common issues](./COMMON_ISSUES.md)
-- Have a look at [Community guides](./COMMUNITY_GUIDES.md) 
-- [Search closed or open issues or discussions](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue) 
+- Have a look at [Community guides](./COMMUNITY_GUIDES.md)
+- [Search closed or open issues or discussions](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue)
 - Check [Discord](https://discord.gg/NczTUTWyRr)
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> If you can't find a solution anywhere, ask in Discord if you think it's a quick question, otherwise open a new [issue](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues/new?template=setup-help.yml). Please fill in as much as possible to speed up the help process. 
+> If you can't find a solution anywhere, ask in Discord if you think it's a quick question, otherwise open a new [issue](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues/new?template=setup-help.yml). Please fill in as much as possible to speed up the help process.
 >
 

docs/LOGGING.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ NetAlertX comes with several logs that help to identify application issues. Thes
 
 You can find most of the logs exposed in the UI under _Maintenance -> Logs_. 
 
-If the UI is inaccessible, you can access them under `/app/log`.
+If the UI is inaccessible, you can access them under `/tmp/log`.
 
 ![Logs](./img/LOGGING/maintenance_logs.png)
 
@@ -52,18 +52,18 @@ The default logs are erased every time the container restarts because they are s
 
 2. Edit your `docker-compose.yml` file:
 
-   * **Comment out** the `/app/log` line under the `tmpfs:` section.
+   * **Comment out** the `/tmp/log` line under the `tmpfs:` section.
    * **Uncomment** the "Retain logs" line under the `volumes:` section and set your desired host path.
 
    ```yaml
    ...
        tmpfs:
-         # - "/app/log:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
+         # - "/tmp/log:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
    ...
        volumes:
    ...
-         # Retain logs - comment out tmpfs /app/log if you want to retain logs between container restarts
-         - /home/adam/netalertx_logs:/app/log
+         # Retain logs - comment out tmpfs /tmp/log if you want to retain logs between container restarts
+         - /home/adam/netalertx_logs:/tmp/log
    ...
    ```
 3. Restart the container:
@@ -72,4 +72,4 @@ The default logs are erased every time the container restarts because they are s
    docker-compose up -d
    ```
 
-This change stops Docker from mounting a temporary in-memory volume at `/app/log`. Instead, it "bind mounts" a persistent folder from your host computer (e.g., `/data/netalertx_logs`) to that *same location* inside the container. 
+This change stops Docker from mounting a temporary in-memory volume at `/tmp/log`. Instead, it "bind mounts" a persistent folder from your host computer (e.g., `/data/netalertx_logs`) to that *same location* inside the container. 

docs/MIGRATION.md

@@ -1,10 +1,4 @@
-# Migration 
-
-> [!WARNING]
-> ⚠️ **Important:** The documentation has been recently updated and some instructions may have changed.  
-> If you are using the currently live production image, please follow the instructions on [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/jokobsk/netalertx) for building and running the container.  
-> These docs reflect the latest development version and may differ from the production image.
-
+# Migration
 
 When upgrading from older versions of NetAlertX (or PiAlert by jokob-sk), follow the migration steps below to ensure your data and configuration are properly transferred.
 
@@ -13,13 +7,13 @@ When upgrading from older versions of NetAlertX (or PiAlert by jokob-sk), follow
 
 ## Migration scenarios
 
-- You are running PiAlert (by jokob-sk)  
+- You are running PiAlert (by jokob-sk)
   → [Read the 1.1 Migration from PiAlert to NetAlertX `v25.5.24`](#11-migration-from-pialert-to-netalertx-v25524)
 
-- You are running NetAlertX (by jokob-sk) `25.5.24` or older  
+- You are running NetAlertX (by jokob-sk) `25.5.24` or older
   → [Read the 1.2 Migration from NetAlertX `v25.5.24`](#12-migration-from-netalertx-v25524)
 
-- You are running NetAlertX (by jokob-sk) (`v25.6.7` to `v25.10.1`)  
+- You are running NetAlertX (by jokob-sk) (`v25.6.7` to `v25.10.1`)
   → [Read the 1.3 Migration from NetAlertX `v25.10.1`](#13-migration-from-netalertx-v25101)
 
 
@@ -30,40 +24,40 @@ You can migrate data manually, for example by exporting and importing devices us
 
 ### 1.1 Migration from PiAlert to NetAlertX `v25.5.24`
 
-#### STEPS: 
+#### STEPS:
 
 The application will automatically migrate the database, configuration, and all device information.
 A banner message will appear at the top of the web UI reminding you to update your Docker mount points.
 
-1. Stop the container 
-2. [Back up your setup](./BACKUPS.md) 
-3. Update the Docker file mount locations in your `docker-compose.yml` or docker run command (See below **New Docker mount locations**). 
+1. Stop the container
+2. [Back up your setup](./BACKUPS.md)
+3. Update the Docker file mount locations in your `docker-compose.yml` or docker run command (See below **New Docker mount locations**).
 4. Rename the DB and conf files to `app.db` and `app.conf` and place them in the appropriate location.
 5. Start the container
 
 
-> [!TIP] 
-> If you have trouble accessing past backups, config or database files you can copy them into the newly mapped directories, for example by running this command in the container:  `cp -r /app/config /home/pi/pialert/config/old_backup_files`. This should create a folder in the `config` directory called `old_backup_files` containing all the files in that location. Another approach is to map the old location and the new one at the same time to copy things over. 
+> [!TIP]
+> If you have trouble accessing past backups, config or database files you can copy them into the newly mapped directories, for example by running this command in the container:  `cp -r /data/config /home/pi/pialert/config/old_backup_files`. This should create a folder in the `config` directory called `old_backup_files` containing all the files in that location. Another approach is to map the old location and the new one at the same time to copy things over.
 
 #### New Docker mount locations
 
 The internal application path in the container has changed from `/home/pi/pialert` to `/app`. Update your volume mounts as follows:
 
- | Old mount point | New mount point | 
- |----------------------|---------------| 
- | `/home/pi/pialert/config` | `/app/config` |
- | `/home/pi/pialert/db` | `/app/db` |
+ | Old mount point | New mount point |
+ |----------------------|---------------|
+ | `/home/pi/pialert/config` | `/data/config` |
+ | `/home/pi/pialert/db` | `/data/db` |
 
 
  If you were mounting files directly, please note the file names have changed:
 
- | Old file name | New file name | 
- |----------------------|---------------| 
+ | Old file name | New file name |
+ |----------------------|---------------|
  | `pialert.conf` | `app.conf` |
  | `pialert.db` | `app.db` |
 
 
-> [!NOTE] 
+> [!NOTE]
 > The application automatically creates symlinks from the old database and config locations to the new ones, so data loss should not occur. Read the [backup strategies](./BACKUPS.md) guide to backup your setup.
 
 
@@ -80,17 +74,17 @@ services:
   pialert:
     container_name: pialert
     # use the below line if you want to test the latest dev image
-    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest" 
-    image: "jokobsk/pialert:latest"      
-    network_mode: "host"        
+    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest"
+    image: "jokobsk/pialert:latest"
+    network_mode: "host"
     restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - local/path/config:/home/pi/pialert/config  
-      - local/path/db:/home/pi/pialert/db         
+      - /local_data_dir/config:/home/pi/pialert/config
+      - /local_data_dir/db:/home/pi/pialert/db
       # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
-      - local/path/logs:/home/pi/pialert/front/log
+      - /local_data_dir/logs:/home/pi/pialert/front/log
     environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
+      - TZ=Europe/Berlin
       - PORT=20211
 ```
 
@@ -98,26 +92,26 @@ services:
 
 ```yaml
 services:
-  netalertx:                                  # 🆕 This has changed  
-    container_name: netalertx                 # 🆕 This has changed  
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.5.24"         # 🆕 This has changed  
-    network_mode: "host"        
+  netalertx:                                  # 🆕 This has changed
+    container_name: netalertx                 # 🆕 This has changed
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.5.24"         # 🆕 This has changed
+    network_mode: "host"
     restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - local/path/config:/app/config         # 🆕 This has changed  
-      - local/path/db:/app/db                 # 🆕 This has changed  
+      - /local_data_dir/config:/data/config         # 🆕 This has changed
+      - /local_data_dir/db:/data/db                 # 🆕 This has changed
       # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
-      - local/path/logs:/app/log        # 🆕 This has changed  
+      - /local_data_dir/logs:/tmp/log        # 🆕 This has changed
     environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
+      - TZ=Europe/Berlin
       - PORT=20211
 ```
 
 
 ##### Example 2: Mapping files
 
-> [!NOTE] 
-> The recommendation is to map folders as in Example 1, map files directly only when needed. 
+> [!NOTE]
+> The recommendation is to map folders as in Example 1, map files directly only when needed.
 
 ###### Old docker-compose.yml
 
@@ -126,17 +120,17 @@ services:
   pialert:
     container_name: pialert
     # use the below line if you want to test the latest dev image
-    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest" 
-    image: "jokobsk/pialert:latest"      
-    network_mode: "host"        
+    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest"
+    image: "jokobsk/pialert:latest"
+    network_mode: "host"
     restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - local/path/config/pialert.conf:/home/pi/pialert/config/pialert.conf  
-      - local/path/db/pialert.db:/home/pi/pialert/db/pialert.db         
+      - /local_data_dir/config/pialert.conf:/home/pi/pialert/config/pialert.conf
+      - /local_data_dir/db/pialert.db:/home/pi/pialert/db/pialert.db
       # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
-      - local/path/logs:/home/pi/pialert/front/log
+      - /local_data_dir/logs:/home/pi/pialert/front/log
     environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
+      - TZ=Europe/Berlin
       - PORT=20211
 ```
 
@@ -144,18 +138,18 @@ services:
 
 ```yaml
 services:
-  netalertx:                                  # 🆕 This has changed  
-    container_name: netalertx                 # 🆕 This has changed  
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.5.24"         # 🆕 This has changed  
-    network_mode: "host"        
+  netalertx:                                  # 🆕 This has changed
+    container_name: netalertx                 # 🆕 This has changed
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.5.24"         # 🆕 This has changed
+    network_mode: "host"
     restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - local/path/config/app.conf:/app/config/app.conf # 🆕 This has changed  
-      - local/path/db/app.db:/app/db/app.db             # 🆕 This has changed  
+      - /local_data_dir/config/app.conf:/data/config/app.conf # 🆕 This has changed
+      - /local_data_dir/db/app.db:/data/db/app.db             # 🆕 This has changed
       # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
-      - local/path/logs:/app/log                  # 🆕 This has changed  
+      - /local_data_dir/logs:/tmp/log                  # 🆕 This has changed
     environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
+      - TZ=Europe/Berlin
       - PORT=20211
 ```
 
@@ -164,13 +158,13 @@ services:
 
 Versions before `v25.10.1` require an intermediate migration through `v25.5.24` to ensure database compatibility. Skipping this step may cause compatibility issues due to database schema changes introduced after `v25.5.24`.
 
-#### STEPS: 
+#### STEPS:
 
-1. Stop the container 
-2. [Back up your setup](./BACKUPS.md) 
+1. Stop the container
+2. [Back up your setup](./BACKUPS.md)
 3. Upgrade to `v25.5.24` by pinning the release version (See Examples below)
 4. Start the container and verify everything works as expected.
-5. Stop the container 
+5. Stop the container
 6. Upgrade to `v25.10.1` by pinning the release version (See Examples below)
 7. Start the container and verify everything works as expected.
 
@@ -184,115 +178,124 @@ Examples of docker files with the tagged version.
 
 ```yaml
 services:
-  netalertx:                                  
-    container_name: netalertx                
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.5.24"         # 🆕 This is important  
-    network_mode: "host"        
+  netalertx:
+    container_name: netalertx
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.5.24"         # 🆕 This is important
+    network_mode: "host"
     restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - local/path/config:/app/config         
-      - local/path/db:/app/db                 
+      - /local_data_dir/config:/data/config
+      - /local_data_dir/db:/data/db
       # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
-      - local/path/logs:/app/log        
+      - /local_data_dir/logs:/tmp/log
     environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
+      - TZ=Europe/Berlin
       - PORT=20211
 ```
 
 ```yaml
 services:
-  netalertx:                                  
-    container_name: netalertx                
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.10.1"         # 🆕 This is important  
-    network_mode: "host"        
+  netalertx:
+    container_name: netalertx
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.10.1"         # 🆕 This is important
+    network_mode: "host"
     restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - local/path/config:/app/config         
-      - local/path/db:/app/db                 
+      - /local_data_dir/config:/data/config
+      - /local_data_dir/db:/data/db
       # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
-      - local/path/logs:/app/log        
+      - /local_data_dir/logs:/tmp/log
     environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
+      - TZ=Europe/Berlin
       - PORT=20211
 ```
 
 ### 1.3 Migration from NetAlertX `v25.10.1`
 
-Starting from v25.10.1, the container uses a [more secure, read-only runtime environment](./SECURITY_FEATURES.md), which requires all writable paths (e.g., logs, API cache, temporary data) to be mounted as `tmpfs` or permanent writable volumes, with sufficient access [permissions](./FILE_PERMISSIONS.md). 
+Starting from v25.10.1, the container uses a [more secure, read-only runtime environment](./SECURITY_FEATURES.md), which requires all writable paths (e.g., logs, API cache, temporary data) to be mounted as `tmpfs` or permanent writable volumes, with sufficient access [permissions](./FILE_PERMISSIONS.md). The data location has also hanged from `/app/db` and `/app/config` to `/data/db` and `/data/config`. See detailed steps below.
 
-#### STEPS: 
+#### STEPS:
 
-1. Stop the container 
-2. [Back up your setup](./BACKUPS.md) 
+1. Stop the container
+2. [Back up your setup](./BACKUPS.md)
 3. Upgrade to `v25.10.1` by pinning the release version (See the example below)
 
 ```yaml
 services:
-  netalertx:                                  
-    container_name: netalertx                
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.10.1"         # 🆕 This is important  
-    network_mode: "host"        
+  netalertx:
+    container_name: netalertx
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.10.1"         # 🆕 This is important
+    network_mode: "host"
     restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - local/path/config:/app/config         
-      - local/path/db:/app/db                 
+      - /local_data_dir/config:/app/config
+      - /local_data_dir/db:/app/db
       # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
-      - local/path/logs:/app/log        
+      - /local_data_dir/logs:/tmp/log
     environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
+      - TZ=Europe/Berlin
       - PORT=20211
 ```
 
 4. Start the container and verify everything works as expected.
 5. Stop the container.
-6. Perform a one-off migration to the latest `netalertx` image and `20211` user:
-
-> [!NOTE]
-> The example below assumes your `/config` and `/db` folders are stored in `local/path`.  
-> Replace this path with your actual configuration directory. `netalertx` is the container name, which might differ from your setup.
-
-```sh
-docker run -it --rm --name netalertx --user "0" \
-  -v local/path/config:/app/config \
-  -v local/path/db:/app/db \
-  ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
-```
-
-7. Stop the container
-8. Update the `docker-compose.yml` as per example below.
+6. Update the `docker-compose.yml` as per example below.
 
 ```yaml
 services:
-  netalertx:                                  
-    container_name: netalertx                
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx"         # 🆕 This is important  
-    network_mode: "host"       
-    cap_add:                          # 🆕 New line
-      - NET_RAW                       # 🆕 New line 
-      - NET_ADMIN                     # 🆕 New line
-      - NET_BIND_SERVICE              # 🆕 New line 
+  netalertx:
+    container_name: netalertx
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx"  # 🆕 This has changed
+    network_mode: "host"
+    cap_drop:                # 🆕 New line
+      - ALL                  # 🆕 New line
+    cap_add:                 # 🆕 New line
+      - NET_RAW              # 🆕 New line
+      - NET_ADMIN            # 🆕 New line
+      - NET_BIND_SERVICE     # 🆕 New line
     restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - local/path/config:/app/config         
-      - local/path/db:/app/db                 
-      # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
-      #- local/path/logs:/app/log        
+      - /local_data_dir:/data  # 🆕 This folder contains your /db and /config directories and the parent changed from /app to /data
+      # Ensuring the timezone is the same as on the server - make sure also the TIMEZONE setting is configured
+      - /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro    # 🆕 New line
     environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
       - PORT=20211
     # 🆕 New "tmpfs" section START 🔽
-    tmpfs: 
-      # Speed up logging. This can be commented out to retain logs between container restarts
-      - "/app/log:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      # Speed up API access as frontend/backend API is very chatty
-      - "/app/api:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,sync,noatime,nodiratime"  
-      # Required for customization of the nginx listen addr/port without rebuilding the container
-      - "/services/config/nginx/conf.active:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      # /services/config/nginx/conf.d is required for nginx and php to start
-      - "/services/run:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
-      # /tmp is required by php for session save this should be reworked to /services/run/tmp
+    tmpfs:
+      # All writable runtime state resides under /tmp; comment out to persist logs between restarts
       - "/tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
     # 🆕 New "tmpfs" section END  🔼
 ```
+7. Perform a one-off migration to the latest `netalertx` image and `20211` user.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> The examples below assumes your `/config` and `/db` folders are stored in `local_data_dir`.
+> Replace this path with your actual configuration directory. `netalertx` is the container name, which might differ from your setup.
+
+**Automated approach**:
+
+Run the container with the `--user "0"` parameter. Please note, some systems will require the manual approach below.
+
+```sh
+docker run -it --rm --name netalertx --user "0" \
+  -v /local_data_dir/config:/app/config \
+  -v /local_data_dir/db:/app/db \
+  -v /local_data_dir:/data \
+  --tmpfs /tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700 \
+  ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
+```
+
+Stop the container and run it as you would normally.
+
+**Manual approach**:
+
+Use the manual approach if the Automated approach fails. Execute the below commands:
+
+```bash
+sudo chown -R 20211:20211 /local_data_dir
+sudo chmod -R a+rwx /local_data_dir
+```
+
+8. Start the container and verify everything works as expeexpected.
+9. Check the [Permissions -> Writable-paths](https://docs.netalertx.com/FILE_PERMISSIONS/#writable-paths) what directories to mount if you'd like to access the API or log files.
 
-9. Start the container and verify everything works as expected.

docs/NETWORK_TREE.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-## How to Set Up Your Network Page
+# How to Set Up Your Network Page
 
-The **Network** page lets you map how devices connect — visually and logically.  
+The **Network** page lets you map how devices connect — visually and logically.
 It’s especially useful for planning infrastructure, assigning parent-child relationships, and spotting gaps.
 
 ![Network tree details](./img/NETWORK_TREE/Network_Sample.png)
@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ To get started, you’ll need to define at least one root node and mark certain
 
 ---
 
-Start by creating a root device with the MAC address `Internet`, if the application didn’t create one already.  
-This special MAC address (`Internet`) is required for the root network node — no other value is currently supported.  
+Start by creating a root device with the MAC address `Internet`, if the application didn’t create one already.
+This special MAC address (`Internet`) is required for the root network node — no other value is currently supported.
 Set its **Type** to a valid network type — such as `Router` or `Gateway`.
 
-> [!TIP]  
+> [!TIP]
 > If you don’t have one, use the [Create new device](./DEVICE_MANAGEMENT.md#dummy-devices) button on the **Devices** page to add a root device.
 
 ---
@@ -21,15 +21,15 @@ Set its **Type** to a valid network type — such as `Router` or `Gateway`.
 ## ⚡ Quick Setup
 
 1. Open the device you want to use as a network node (e.g. a Switch).
-2. Set its **Type** to one of the following:  
-   `AP`, `Firewall`, `Gateway`, `PLC`, `Powerline`, `Router`, `Switch`, `USB LAN Adapter`, `USB WIFI Adapter`, `WLAN`  
+2. Set its **Type** to one of the following:
+   `AP`, `Firewall`, `Gateway`, `PLC`, `Powerline`, `Router`, `Switch`, `USB LAN Adapter`, `USB WIFI Adapter`, `WLAN`
    *(Or add custom types under **Settings → General → `NETWORK_DEVICE_TYPES`**.)*
 3. Save the device.
 4. Go to the **Network** page — supported device types will appear as tabs.
 5. Use the **Assign** button to connect unassigned devices to a network node.
 6. If the **Port** is `0` or empty, a Wi-Fi icon is shown. Otherwise, an Ethernet icon appears.
 
-> [!NOTE]  
+> [!NOTE]
 > Use [bulk editing](./DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md) with _CSV Export_ to fix `Internet` root assignments or update many devices at once.
 
 ---
@@ -42,20 +42,22 @@ Let’s walk through setting up a device named `raspberrypi` to act as a network
 
 ### 1. Set Device Type and Parent
 
-- Go to the **Devices** page  
+- Go to the **Devices** page
 - Open the device detail view for `raspberrypi`
 - In the **Type** dropdown, select `Switch`
 
 ![Device details](./img/NETWORK_TREE/Network_Device_Details.png)
 
-- Optionally assign a **Parent Node** (where this device connects to) and the **Relationship type** of the connection.  
+- Optionally assign a **Parent Node** (where this device connects to) and the **Relationship type** of the connection.
   The `nic` relationship type can affect parent notifications — see the setting description and [Notifications documentation](./NOTIFICATIONS.md) for more.
+- A device’s parent MAC will be overwritten by plugins if its current value is any of the following: "null", "(unknown)" "(Unknown)".
+- If you want plugins to be able to overwrite the parent value (for example, when mixing plugins that do not provide parent MACs like `ARPSCAN` with those that do, like `UNIFIAPI`), you must set the setting `NEWDEV_devParentMAC` to None.
 
-![Device details](./img/NETWORK_TREE/Network_Device_Details_Parent.png)  
+![Device details](./img/NETWORK_TREE/Network_Device_Details_Parent.png)
 
-> [!NOTE]  
-> Only certain device types can act as network nodes:  
-> `AP`, `Firewall`, `Gateway`, `Hypervisor`, `PLC`, `Powerline`, `Router`, `Switch`, `USB LAN Adapter`, `USB WIFI Adapter`, `WLAN`  
+> [!NOTE]
+> Only certain device types can act as network nodes:
+> `AP`, `Firewall`, `Gateway`, `Hypervisor`, `PLC`, `Powerline`, `Router`, `Switch`, `USB LAN Adapter`, `USB WIFI Adapter`, `WLAN`
 > You can add custom types via the `NETWORK_DEVICE_TYPES` setting.
 
 - Click **Save**
@@ -81,7 +83,7 @@ You can confirm that `raspberrypi` now acts as a network device in two places:
 ### 3. Assign Connected Devices
 
 - Use the **Assign** button to link other devices (e.g. PCs) to `raspberrypi`.
-- After assigning, connected devices will appear beneath the `raspberrypi` switch node.  
+- After assigning, connected devices will appear beneath the `raspberrypi` switch node.
 
 ![Assigned nodes](./img/NETWORK_TREE/Network_Assigned_Nodes.png)
 
@@ -92,11 +94,31 @@ You can confirm that `raspberrypi` now acts as a network device in two places:
 > Hovering over devices in the tree reveals connection details and tooltips for quick inspection.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Selecting certain relationship types hides the device in the default device views.  
-> You can change this behavior by adjusting the `UI_hide_rel_types` setting, which by default is set to `["nic","virtual"]`.  
-> This means devices with `devParentRelType` set to `nic` or `virtual` will not be shown.  
+> Selecting certain relationship types hides the device in the default device views.
+> You can change this behavior by adjusting the `UI_hide_rel_types` setting, which by default is set to `["nic","virtual"]`.
+> This means devices with `devParentRelType` set to `nic` or `virtual` will not be shown.
 > All devices, regardless of relationship type, are always accessible in the **All devices** view.
 
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If the Network page doesn't load re-set your parent nodes. This can be done with [bulk-edit](./DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md).
+
+1. [Backup your setup just in case](./BACKUPS.md)
+2. Navigate to **Maintenance -> Multi edit** ( (1), (2) )
+3. Add all devices (3) (clear the cache with the refresh button if you seem to be missing devices in the dropdown (4))
+4. Select None as parent node (5) and save (6)
+
+![Hover detail](./img/NETWORK_TREE/Network_tree_RESET.png)
+
+5. Find now your root Internet Node by searching for "Internet" in the My Devices view
+6. If not found, make sure the `INTRNT` plugin runs and creates the internet device
+7. If above fails, [create a manual device](./DEVICE_MANAGEMENT.md) with the MAC set to `Internet`
+
+![Hover detail](./img/NETWORK_TREE/Network_tree_MANUAL_INTERNET_NODE.png)
+
+7. You should be able to start again to configure your Network view.
+
 ---
 
 ## ✅ Summary

docs/NOTIFICATIONS.md

@@ -44,8 +44,11 @@ In Notification Processing settings, you can specify blanket rules. These allow
 
 1. Notify on (`NTFPRCS_INCLUDED_SECTIONS`) allows you to specify which events trigger notifications. Usual setups will have `new_devices`, `down_devices`, and possibly `down_reconnected` set. Including `plugin` (dependenton the Plugin `<plugin>_WATCH` and `<plugin>_REPORT_ON` settings) and `events` (dependent on the on-device **Alert Events** setting) might be too noisy for most setups. More info in the [NTFPRCS plugin](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/front/plugins/notification_processing/README.md) on what events these selections include. 
 2. Alert down after (`NTFPRCS_alert_down_time`) is useful if you want to wait for some time before the system sends out a down notification for a device. This is related to the on-device **Alert down** setting and only devices with this checked will trigger a down notification.
-3. A filter to allow you to set device-specific exceptions to New devices being added to the app.
-4. A filter to allow you to set device-specific exceptions to generated Events.
+
+You can filter out unwanted notifications globally. This could be because of a misbehaving device (GoogleNest/GoogleHub (See also [ARPSAN docs and the `--exclude-broadcast` flag](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/arp_scan#ip-flipping-on-google-nest-devices))) which flips between IP addresses, or because you want to ignore new device notifications of a certain pattern.
+
+1. Events Filter (`NTFPRCS_event_condition`) - Filter out Events from notifications.
+2. New Devices Filter (`NTFPRCS_new_dev_condition`) - Filter out New Devices from notifications, but log and keep a new device in the system.
 
 ## Ignoring devices 💻
 
@@ -56,9 +59,4 @@ You can completely ignore detected devices globally. This could be because your
 1. Ignored MACs (`NEWDEV_ignored_MACs`) - List of MACs to ignore.
 2. Ignored IPs (`NEWDEV_ignored_IPs`) - List of IPs to ignore. 
 
-## Ignoring notifications 🔕
 
-You can filter out unwanted notifications globally. This could be because of a misbehaving device (GoogleNest/GoogleHub (See also [ARPSAN docs and the `--exclude-broadcast` flag](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/arp_scan#ip-flipping-on-google-nest-devices))) which flips between IP addresses, or because you want to ignore new device notifications of a certain pattern.
-
-1. Events Filter (`NTFPRCS_event_condition`) -  filter out Events from notifications.
-2. New Devices Filter (`NTFPRCS_new_dev_condition`) -  filter out New Devices from notifications, but log and keep a new device in the system.

docs/PERFORMANCE.md

@@ -1,47 +1,50 @@
 # Performance Optimization Guide
 
-There are several ways to improve the application's performance. The application has been tested on a range of devices, from a Raspberry Pi 4 to NAS and NUC systems. If you are running the application on a lower-end device, carefully fine-tune the performance settings to ensure an optimal user experience.
+There are several ways to improve the application's performance. The application has been tested on a range of devices, from Raspberry Pi 4 units to NAS and NUC systems. If you are running the application on a lower-end device, fine-tuning the performance settings can significantly improve the user experience.
 
 ## Common Causes of Slowness
 
 Performance issues are usually caused by:
 
-- **Incorrect settings** – The app may restart unexpectedly. Check `app.log` under **Maintenance → Logs** for details.
-- **Too many background processes** – Disable unnecessary scanners.
-- **Long scan durations** – Limit the number of scanned devices.
-- **Excessive disk operations** – Optimize scanning and logging settings.
-- **Failed maintenance plugins** – Ensure maintenance tasks are running properly.
+* **Incorrect settings** – The app may restart unexpectedly. Check `app.log` under **Maintenance → Logs** for details.
+* **Too many background processes** – Disable unnecessary scanners.
+* **Long scan durations** – Limit the number of scanned devices.
+* **Excessive disk operations** – Optimize scanning and logging settings.
+* **Maintenance plugin failures** – If cleanup tasks fail, performance can degrade over time.
 
-The application performs regular maintenance and database cleanup. If these tasks fail, performance may degrade.
+The application performs regular maintenance and database cleanup. If these tasks are failing, you will see slowdowns.
 
 ### Database and Log File Size
 
-A large database or oversized log files can slow down performance. You can check database and table sizes on the **Maintenance** page.
+A large database or oversized log files can impact performance. You can check database and table sizes on the **Maintenance** page.
 
 ![DB size check](./img/PERFORMANCE/db_size_check.png)
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> - For **~100 devices**, the database should be around **50MB**.
-> - No table should exceed **10,000 rows** in a healthy system.
-> - These numbers vary based on network activity and settings.
+>
+> * For **~100 devices**, the database should be around **50 MB**.
+> * No table should exceed **10,000 rows** in a healthy system.
+> * Actual values vary based on network activity and plugin settings.
 
 ---
 
 ## Maintenance Plugins
 
-Two plugins help maintain the application’s performance:
+Two plugins help maintain the system’s performance:
 
 ### **1. Database Cleanup (DBCLNP)**
-- Responsible for database maintenance.
-- Check settings in the [DB Cleanup Plugin Docs](/front/plugins/db_cleanup/README.md).
-- Ensure it’s not failing by checking logs.
-- Adjust the schedule (`DBCLNP_RUN_SCHD`) and timeout (`DBCLNP_RUN_TIMEOUT`) if needed.
+
+* Handles database maintenance and cleanup.
+* See the [DB Cleanup Plugin Docs](/front/plugins/db_cleanup/README.md).
+* Ensure it’s not failing by checking logs.
+* Adjust the schedule (`DBCLNP_RUN_SCHD`) and timeout (`DBCLNP_RUN_TIMEOUT`) if necessary.
 
 ### **2. Maintenance (MAINT)**
-- Handles log cleanup and other maintenance tasks.
-- Check settings in the [Maintenance Plugin Docs](/front/plugins/maintenance/README.md).
-- Ensure it’s running correctly by checking logs.
-- Adjust the schedule (`MAINT_RUN_SCHD`) and timeout (`MAINT_RUN_TIMEOUT`) if needed.
+
+* Cleans logs and performs general maintenance tasks.
+* See the [Maintenance Plugin Docs](/front/plugins/maintenance/README.md).
+* Verify proper operation via logs.
+* Adjust the schedule (`MAINT_RUN_SCHD`) and timeout (`MAINT_RUN_TIMEOUT`) if needed.
 
 ---
 
@@ -50,47 +53,56 @@ Two plugins help maintain the application’s performance:
 Frequent scans increase resource usage, network traffic, and database read/write cycles.
 
 ### **Optimizations**
-- **Increase scan intervals** (`<PLUGIN>_RUN_SCHD`) on busy networks or low-end hardware.
-- **Extend scan timeouts** (`<PLUGIN>_RUN_TIMEOUT`) to prevent failures.
-- **Reduce the subnet size** – e.g., from `/16` to `/24` to lower scan loads.
 
-Some plugins have additional options to limit the number of scanned devices. If certain plugins take too long to complete, check if you can optimize scan times by selecting a scan range. 
+* **Increase scan intervals** (`<PLUGIN>_RUN_SCHD`) on busy networks or low-end hardware.
+* **Increase timeouts** (`<PLUGIN>_RUN_TIMEOUT`) to avoid plugin failures.
+* **Reduce subnet size** – e.g., use `/24` instead of `/16` to reduce scan load.
 
-For example, the **ICMP plugin** allows you to specify a regular expression to scan only IPs that match a specific pattern.
+Some plugins also include options to limit which devices are scanned. If certain plugins consistently run long, consider narrowing their scope.
+
+For example, the **ICMP plugin** allows scanning only IPs that match a specific regular expression.
 
 ---
 
 ## Storing Temporary Files in Memory
 
-On systems with slower I/O speeds, you can optimize performance by storing temporary files in memory. This primarily applies to the `/app/api` and `/app/log` folders.
+On devices with slower I/O, you can improve performance by storing temporary files (and optionally the database) in memory using `tmpfs`.
 
-Using `tmpfs` reduces disk writes and improves performance. However, it should be **disabled** if persistent logs or API data storage are required.
+> [!WARNING]
+> Storing the **database** in `tmpfs` is generally discouraged. Use this only if device data and historical records are not required to persist. If needed, you can pair this setup with the `SYNC` plugin to store important persistent data on another node. See the [Plugins docs](./PLUGINS.md) for details.
 
-Below is an optimized `docker-compose.yml` snippet:
+Using `tmpfs` reduces disk writes and speeds up I/O, but **all data stored in memory will be lost on restart**.
 
+Below is an optimized `docker-compose.yml` snippet using non-persistent logs, API data, and DB:
 
 ```yaml
-version: "3"
 services:
   netalertx:
     container_name: netalertx
-    # Uncomment the line below to test the latest dev image
+    # Use this line for the stable release
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"
+    # Or use this line for the latest development build
     # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest"
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"      
-    network_mode: "host"        
+    network_mode: "host"
     restart: unless-stopped
-    volumes:
-      - local/path/config:/app/config
-      - local/path/db:/app/db      
-      # (Optional) Useful for debugging setup issues
-      - local/path/logs:/app/log
-      # (API: OPTION 1) Store temporary files in memory (recommended for performance)
-      - type: tmpfs              # ◀ 🔺
-        target: /app/api         # ◀ 🔺
-      # (API: OPTION 2) Store API data on disk (useful for debugging)
-      # - local/path/api:/app/api
-    environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
-      - PORT=20211
 
+    cap_drop:       # Drop all capabilities for enhanced security
+      - ALL
+    cap_add:        # Re-add necessary capabilities
+      - NET_RAW
+      - NET_ADMIN
+      - NET_BIND_SERVICE
+
+    volumes:
+      - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/config:/data/config
+      - /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro
+
+    tmpfs:
+      # All writable runtime state resides under /tmp; comment out to persist logs between restarts
+      - "/tmp:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700,rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,async,noatime,nodiratime"
+      - "/data/db:uid=20211,gid=20211,mode=1700"  # ⚠ You will lose historical data on restart
+
+    environment:
+      - PORT=${PORT}
+      - APP_CONF_OVERRIDE=${APP_CONF_OVERRIDE}
 ```

docs/PIHOLE_GUIDE.md

@@ -1,8 +1,29 @@
 # Integration with PiHole
 
-NetAlertX comes with 2 plugins suitable for integrating with your existing PiHole instance. One plugin is using a direct SQLite DB connection, the other leverages the DHCP.leases file generated by PiHole. You can combine both approaches and also supplement it with other [plugins](/docs/PLUGINS.md). 
+NetAlertX comes with 3 plugins suitable for integrating with your existing PiHole instance. The first plugin uses the v6 API, the second plugin is using a direct SQLite DB connection, the other leverages the `DHCP.leases` file generated by PiHole. You can combine multiple approaches and also supplement scans with other [plugins](/docs/PLUGINS.md).
 
-## Approach 1: `DHCPLSS` Plugin - Import devices from the PiHole DHCP leases file
+## Approach 1: `PIHOLEAPI` Plugin - Import devices directly from PiHole v6 API
+
+![PIHOLEAPI sample settings](./img/PIHOLE_GUIDE/PIHOLEAPI_settings.png)
+
+To use this approach make sure the Web UI password in **Pi-hole** is set.
+
+| Setting | Description | Recommended value |
+| :------------- | :------------- | :-------------|
+| `PIHOLEAPI_URL` | Your Pi-hole base URL including port.  | `http://192.168.1.82:9880/` |
+| `PIHOLEAPI_RUN_SCHD` | If you run multiple device scanner plugins, align the schedules of all plugins to the same value.  | `*/5 * * * *` |
+| `PIHOLEAPI_PASSWORD` | The Web UI base64 encoded (en-/decoding handled by the app) admin password. | `passw0rd` |
+| `PIHOLEAPI_SSL_VERIFY` | Whether to verify HTTPS certificates. Disable only for self-signed certificates. | `False` |
+| `PIHOLEAPI_API_MAXCLIENTS` | Maximum number of devices to request from Pi-hole. Defaults are usually fine. | `500` |
+| `PIHOLEAPI_FAKE_MAC` | Generate FAKE MAC from IP. | `False` |
+
+Check the [PiHole API plugin readme](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/pihole_api_scan/) for details and troubleshooting.
+
+### docker-compose changes
+
+No changes needed
+
+## Approach 2: `DHCPLSS` Plugin - Import devices from the PiHole DHCP leases file
 
 ![DHCPLSS sample settings](./img/PIHOLE_GUIDE/DHCPLSS_pihole_settings.png)
 
@@ -23,12 +44,12 @@ Check the [DHCPLSS plugin readme](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/mai
 | `:/etc/pihole/dhcp.leases` |  PiHole's `dhcp.leases` file. Required if you want to use PiHole `dhcp.leases` file. This has to be matched with a corresponding `DHCPLSS_paths_to_check` setting entry (the path in the container must contain `pihole`) |
 
 
-## Approach 2: `PIHOLE` Plugin - Import devices directly from the PiHole database
+## Approach 3: `PIHOLE` Plugin - Import devices directly from the PiHole database
 
 ![DHCPLSS sample settings](./img/PIHOLE_GUIDE/PIHOLE_settings.png)
 
 | Setting | Description | Recommended value |
-| :------------- | :------------- | :-------------| 
+| :------------- | :------------- | :-------------|
 | `PIHOLE_RUN` | When the plugin should run.  | `schedule` |
 | `PIHOLE_RUN_SCHD` | If you run multiple device scanner plugins, align the schedules of all plugins to the same value.  | `*/5 * * * *` |
 | `PIHOLE_DB_PATH` | You need to map the value in this setting in the `docker-compose.yml` file. | `/etc/pihole/pihole-FTL.db` |

docs/PLUGINS.md

@@ -64,6 +64,7 @@ Device-detecting plugins insert values into the `CurrentScan` database table.  T
 | `LUCIRPC`       | [luci_import](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/luci_import/)                         | 🔍       | Import connected devices from OpenWRT     |          |          |
 | `MAINT`         | [maintenance](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/maintenance/)                          | ⚙        | Maintenance of logs, etc.                 |          |          |
 | `MQTT`          | [_publisher_mqtt](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_mqtt/)                | ▶️       | MQTT for synching to Home Assistant       |          |          |
+| `MTSCAN`        | [mikrotik_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/mikrotik_scan/)                    | 🔍       | Mikrotik device import & sync              |          |          |
 | `NBTSCAN`       | [nbtscan_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nbtscan_scan/)                       | 🆎       | Nbtscan (NetBIOS-based) name resolution   |          |          |
 | `NEWDEV`        | [newdev_template](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/newdev_template/)                 | ⚙        | New device template                       |          | Yes      |
 | `NMAP`          | [nmap_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nmap_scan/)                             | ♻        | Nmap port scanning & discovery            |          |          |
@@ -74,6 +75,7 @@ Device-detecting plugins insert values into the `CurrentScan` database table.  T
 | `OMDSDN`        | [omada_sdn_imp](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/omada_sdn_imp/)                    | 📥/🆎 ❌  | UNMAINTAINED use `OMDSDNOPENAPI`          | 🖧 🔄    |          |
 | `OMDSDNOPENAPI` | [omada_sdn_openapi](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/omada_sdn_openapi/)            | 📥/🆎    | OMADA TP-Link import via OpenAPI          | 🖧       |          |
 | `PIHOLE`        | [pihole_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/pihole_scan/)                         | 🔍/🆎/📥 | Pi-hole device import & sync              |          |          |
+| `PIHOLEAPI`     | [pihole_api_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/pihole_api_scan/)                 | 🔍/🆎/📥 | Pi-hole device import & sync via API v6+ |          |          |
 | `PUSHSAFER`     | [_publisher_pushsafer](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_pushsafer/)      | ▶️       | Pushsafer notifications                   |          |          |
 | `PUSHOVER`      | [_publisher_pushover](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_pushover/)        | ▶️       | Pushover notifications                    |          |          |
 | `SETPWD`        | [set_password](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/set_password/)                       | ⚙        | Set password                              |          | Yes      |

docs/PLUGINS_DEV_CONFIG.md

@@ -1,146 +1,192 @@
-## config.json Lifecycle in NetAlertX
+# Plugins Implementation Details
 
-This document describes on a high level how `config.json` is read, processed, and used by the NetAlertX core and plugins. It also outlines the plugin output contract and the main plugin types.
+Plugins provide data to the NetAlertX core, which processes it to detect changes, discover new devices, raise alerts, and apply heuristics.
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> For a deep-dive on the specific configuration options and sections of the `config.json` plugin manifest, consult the [Plugins Development Guide](PLUGINS_DEV.md).
+---
+
+## Overview: Plugin Data Flow
+
+1. Each plugin runs on a defined schedule.
+2. Aligning all plugin schedules is recommended so they execute in the same loop.
+3. During execution, all plugins write their collected data into the **`CurrentScan`** table.
+4. After all plugins complete, the `CurrentScan` table is evaluated to detect **new devices**, **changes**, and **triggers**.
+
+Although plugins run independently, they contribute to the shared `CurrentScan` table.
+To inspect its contents, set `LOG_LEVEL=trace` and check for the log section:
+
+```
+================ CurrentScan table content ================
+```
+
+---
+
+## `config.json` Lifecycle
+
+This section outlines how each plugin’s `config.json` manifest is read, validated, and used by the core and plugins.
+It also describes plugin output expectations and the main plugin categories.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> For detailed schema and examples, see the [Plugin Development Guide](PLUGINS_DEV.md).
 
 ---
 
 ### 1. Loading
 
-* On startup, the app core loads `config.json` for each plugin.
-* The `config.json` represents a plugin manifest, that contains metadata and runtime settings.
+* On startup, the core loads `config.json` for each plugin.
+* The file acts as a **plugin manifest**, defining metadata, runtime configuration, and database mappings.
 
 ---
 
 ### 2. Validation
 
-* The core checks that each required settings key (such as `RUN`) for a plugin exists.
-* Invalid or missing values may be replaced with defaults, or the plugin may be disabled.
+* The core validates required keys (for example, `RUN`).
+* Missing or invalid entries may be replaced with defaults or cause the plugin to be disabled.
 
 ---
 
 ### 3. Preparation
 
-* The plugin’s settings (paths, commands, parameters) are prepared.
-* Database mappings (`mapped_to_table`, `database_column_definitions`) for data ingestion into the core app are parsed.
+* Plugin parameters (paths, commands, and options) are prepared for execution.
+* Database mappings (`mapped_to_table`, `database_column_definitions`) are parsed to define how data integrates with the main app.
 
 ---
 
 ### 4. Execution
 
-* Plugins can be run at different core app execution points, such as on schedule, once on start, after a notification, etc. 
-* At runtime, the scheduler triggers plugins according to their `interval`.
-* The plugin executes its command or script.
+* Plugins may run:
+
+  * On a fixed schedule.
+  * Once at startup.
+  * After a notification or other trigger.
+* The scheduler executes plugins according to their `interval`.
 
 ---
 
 ### 5. Parsing
 
-* Plugin output is expected in **pipe (`|`)-delimited format**.
-* The core parses lines into fields, matching the **plugin interface contract**.
+* Plugin output must be **pipe-delimited (`|`)**.
+* The core parses each output line following the **Plugin Interface Contract**, splitting and mapping fields accordingly.
 
 ---
 
 ### 6. Mapping
 
-* Each parsed field is moved into the `Plugins_` database tables and can be mapped into a configured database table.
-* Controlled by `database_column_definitions` and `mapped_to_table`.
-* Example: `Object_PrimaryID → Devices.MAC`.
+* Parsed fields are inserted into the plugin’s `Plugins_*` table.
+* Data can be mapped into other tables (e.g., `Devices`, `CurrentScan`) as defined by:
+
+  * `database_column_definitions`
+  * `mapped_to_table`
+
+**Example:** `Object_PrimaryID → devMAC`
 
 ---
 
 ### 6a. Plugin Output Contract
 
-Each plugin must output results in the **plugin interface contract format**, pipe (`|`)-delimited values, in the column order described under [Plugin Interface Contract](PLUGINS_DEV.md)
+All plugins must follow the **Plugin Interface Contract** defined in `PLUGINS_DEV.md`.
+Output values are pipe-delimited in a fixed order.
 
-#### IDs
+#### Identifiers
 
-  * `Object_PrimaryID` and `Object_SecondaryID` identify the record (e.g. `MAC|IP`).
+* `Object_PrimaryID` and `Object_SecondaryID` uniquely identify records (for example, `MAC|IP`).
 
-#### **Watched values (`Watched_Value1–4`)**
+#### Watched Values (`Watched_Value1–4`)
 
-  * Used by the core to detect changes between runs.
-  * Changes here can trigger **notifications**.
+* Used by the core to detect changes between runs.
+* Changes in these fields can trigger notifications.
 
-#### **Extra value (`Extra`)**
+#### Extra Field (`Extra`)
 
-  * Optional, extra field.
-  * Stored in the database but **not used for alerts**.
+* Optional additional value.
+* Stored in the database but not used for alerts.
 
-#### **Helper values (`Helper_Value1–3`)**
+#### Helper Values (`Helper_Value1–3`)
 
-  * Added for cases where more than IDs + watched + extra are needed.
-  * Can be made visible in the UI.
-  * Stored in the database but **not used for alerts**.
+* Optional auxiliary data (for display or plugin logic).
+* Stored but not alert-triggering.
 
-#### **Mapping matters**
+#### Mapping
 
-  * While the plugin output is free-form, the `database_column_definitions` and `mapped_to_table` settings in `config.json` determine the **target columns and data types** in NetAlertX.
+* While the output format is flexible, the plugin’s manifest determines the destination and type of each field.
 
 ---
 
 ### 7. Persistence
 
-* Data is upserted into the database.
-* Conflicts are resolved using `Object_PrimaryID` + `Object_SecondaryID`.
+* Parsed data is **upserted** into the database.
+* Conflicts are resolved using the combined key: `Object_PrimaryID + Object_SecondaryID`.
 
 ---
 
-### 8. Plugin Types and Expected Outputs
+## Plugin Categories
 
-Beyond the `data_source` setting, plugins fall into functional categories. Each has its own input requirements and output expectations:
+Plugins fall into several functional categories depending on their purpose and expected outputs.
 
-#### **Device discovery plugins**
+### 1. Device Discovery Plugins
 
-  * **Inputs:** `N/A`, subnet, or API for discovery service, or similar.
-  * **Outputs:** At minimum `MAC` and `IP` that results in a new or updated device records in the `Devices` table.
-  * **Mapping:** Must be mapped to the `CurrentScan` table via `database_column_definitions` and `data_filters`.
-  * **Examples:** ARP-scan, NMAP device discovery (e.g., `ARPSCAN`, `NMAPDEV`).
-
-#### **Device-data enrichment plugins**
-
-  * **Inputs:** Device identifier (usually `MAC`, `IP`).
-  * **Outputs:** Additional data for that device (e.g. open ports).
-  * **Mapping:** Controlled via `database_column_definitions` and `data_filters`.
-  * **Examples:** Ports, MQTT messages (e.g., `NMAP`, `MQTT`)
-
-#### **Name resolver plugins**
-
-  * **Inputs:** Device identifiers (MAC, IP, or hostname).
-  * **Outputs:** Updated `devName` and `devFQDN` fields.
-  * **Mapping:** Not expected.
-  * **Note:** Currently requires **core app modification** to add new plugins, not fully driven by the plugins’ `config.json`.
-  * **Examples:** Avahiscan (e.g., `NBTSCAN`, `NSLOOKUP`).
-
-#### **Generic plugins**
-
-  * **Inputs:** Whatever the script or query provides.
-  * **Outputs:** Data shown only in **Integrations → Plugins**, not tied to devices.
-  * **Mapping:** Not expected.
-  * **Examples:** External monitoring data (e.g., `INTRSPD`)
-
-#### **Configuration-only plugins**
-
-  * **Inputs/Outputs:** None at runtime.
-  * **Mapping:** Not expected. 
-  * **Examples:** Used to provide additional settings or execute scripts (e.g., `MAINT`, `CSVBCKP`).
+* **Inputs:** None, subnet, or discovery API.
+* **Outputs:** `MAC` and `IP` for new or updated device records in `Devices`.
+* **Mapping:** Required – usually into `CurrentScan`.
+* **Examples:** `ARPSCAN`, `NMAPDEV`.
 
 ---
 
-### 9. Post-Processing
+### 2. Device Data Enrichment Plugins
 
-* Notifications are generated if watched values change.
-* UI is updated with new or updated records.
-* All values that are configured to be shown in teh UI appear in the Plugins section.
+* **Inputs:** Device identifiers (`MAC`, `IP`).
+* **Outputs:** Additional metadata (for example, open ports or sensors).
+* **Mapping:** Controlled via manifest definitions.
+* **Examples:** `NMAP`, `MQTT`.
 
 ---
 
-### 10. Summary
+### 3. Name Resolver Plugins
 
-The lifecycle of `config.json` entries is:
+* **Inputs:** Device identifiers (`MAC`, `IP`, hostname`).
+* **Outputs:** Updated `devName` and `devFQDN`.
+* **Mapping:** Typically none.
+* **Note:** Adding new resolvers currently requires a core change.
+* **Examples:** `NBTSCAN`, `NSLOOKUP`.
+
+---
+
+### 4. Generic Plugins
+
+* **Inputs:** Custom, based on the plugin logic or script.
+* **Outputs:** Data displayed under **Integrations → Plugins** only.
+* **Mapping:** Not required.
+* **Examples:** `INTRSPD`, custom monitoring scripts.
+
+---
+
+### 5. Configuration-Only Plugins
+
+* **Inputs/Outputs:** None at runtime.
+* **Purpose:** Used for configuration or maintenance tasks.
+* **Examples:** `MAINT`, `CSVBCKP`.
+
+---
+
+## Post-Processing
+
+After persistence:
+
+* The core generates notifications for any watched value changes.
+* The UI updates with new or modified data.
+* Plugins with UI-enabled data display under **Integrations → Plugins**.
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+The lifecycle of a plugin configuration is:
 
 **Load → Validate → Prepare → Execute → Parse → Map → Persist → Post-process**
 
-Plugins must follow the **output contract**, and their category (discovery, specific, resolver, generic, config-only) defines what inputs they require and what outputs are expected.
+Each plugin must:
+
+* Follow the **output contract**.
+* Declare its type and expected output structure.
+* Define mappings and watched values clearly in `config.json`.
+
+

docs/PLUGINS_DEV_DATASOURCES.md

@@ -0,0 +1,378 @@
+# Plugin Data Sources
+
+Learn how to configure different data sources for your plugin.
+
+## Overview
+
+Data sources determine **where the plugin gets its data** and **what format it returns**. NetAlertX supports multiple data source types, each suited for different use cases.
+
+| Data Source | Type | Purpose | Returns | Example |
+|-------------|------|---------|---------|---------|
+| `script` | Code Execution | Execute Linux commands or Python scripts | Pipeline | Scan network, collect metrics, call APIs |
+| `app-db-query` | Database Query | Query the NetAlertX database | Result set | Show devices, open ports, recent events |
+| `sqlite-db-query` | External DB | Query external SQLite databases | Result set | PiHole database, external logs |
+| `template` | Template | Generate values from templates | Values | Initialize default settings |
+
+## Data Source: `script`
+
+Execute any Linux command or Python script and capture its output.
+
+### Configuration
+
+```json
+{
+  "data_source": "script",
+  "show_ui": true,
+  "mapped_to_table": "CurrentScan"
+}
+```
+
+### How It Works
+
+1. Command specified in `CMD` setting is executed
+2. Script writes results to `/tmp/log/plugins/last_result.<PREFIX>.log`
+3. Core reads file and parses pipe-delimited results
+4. Results inserted into database
+
+### Example: Simple Python Script
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "CMD",
+  "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+  "default_value": "python3 /app/front/plugins/my_plugin/script.py",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Command"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Example: Bash Script
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "CMD",
+  "default_value": "bash /app/front/plugins/my_plugin/script.sh",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Command"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Best Practices
+
+- **Always use absolute paths** (e.g., `/app/front/plugins/...`)
+- **Use `plugin_helper.py`** for output formatting
+- **Add timeouts** via `RUN_TIMEOUT` setting (default: 60s)
+- **Log errors** to `/tmp/log/plugins/<PREFIX>.log`
+- **Handle missing dependencies gracefully**
+
+### Output Format
+
+Must write to: `/tmp/log/plugins/last_result.<PREFIX>.log`
+
+Format: Pipe-delimited, 9 or 13 columns
+
+See [Plugin Data Contract](PLUGINS_DEV_DATA_CONTRACT.md) for exact format
+
+---
+
+## Data Source: `app-db-query`
+
+Query the NetAlertX SQLite database and display results.
+
+### Configuration
+
+```json
+{
+  "data_source": "app-db-query",
+  "show_ui": true,
+  "mapped_to_table": "CurrentScan"
+}
+```
+
+### How It Works
+
+1. SQL query specified in `CMD` setting is executed against `app.db`
+2. Results parsed according to column definitions
+3. Inserted into plugin display/database
+
+### SQL Query Requirements
+
+- Must return exactly **9 or 13 columns** matching the [data contract](PLUGINS_DEV_DATA_CONTRACT.md)
+- Column names must match (order matters!)
+- Must be **readable SQLite SQL** (not vendor-specific)
+
+### Example: Open Ports from Nmap
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "CMD",
+  "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+  "default_value": "SELECT dv.devName as Object_PrimaryID, cast(dv.devLastIP as VARCHAR(100)) || ':' || cast(SUBSTR(ns.Port, 0, INSTR(ns.Port, '/')) as VARCHAR(100)) as Object_SecondaryID, datetime() as DateTime, ns.Service as Watched_Value1, ns.State as Watched_Value2, null as Watched_Value3, null as Watched_Value4, ns.Extra as Extra, dv.devMac as ForeignKey FROM (SELECT * FROM Nmap_Scan) ns LEFT JOIN (SELECT devName, devMac, devLastIP FROM Devices) dv ON ns.MAC = dv.devMac",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "SQL to run"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "This SQL query populates the plugin table"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Example: Recent Device Events
+
+```sql
+SELECT
+  e.EventValue as Object_PrimaryID,
+  d.devName as Object_SecondaryID,
+  e.EventDateTime as DateTime,
+  e.EventType as Watched_Value1,
+  d.devLastIP as Watched_Value2,
+  null as Watched_Value3,
+  null as Watched_Value4,
+  e.EventDetails as Extra,
+  d.devMac as ForeignKey
+FROM
+  Events e
+LEFT JOIN
+  Devices d ON e.DeviceMac = d.devMac
+WHERE
+  e.EventDateTime > datetime('now', '-24 hours')
+ORDER BY
+  e.EventDateTime DESC
+```
+
+See the [Database documentation](./DATABASE.md) for a list of common columns.
+
+---
+
+## Data Source: `sqlite-db-query`
+
+Query an **external SQLite database** mounted in the container.
+
+### Configuration
+
+First, define the database path in a setting:
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "DB_PATH",
+  "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+  "default_value": "/etc/pihole/pihole-FTL.db",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Database path"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Path to external SQLite database"}]
+}
+```
+
+Then set data source and query:
+
+```json
+{
+  "data_source": "sqlite-db-query",
+  "show_ui": true
+}
+```
+
+### How It Works
+
+1. External database file path specified in `DB_PATH` setting
+2. Database mounted at that path (e.g., via Docker volume)
+3. SQL query executed against external database using `EXTERNAL_<PREFIX>.` prefix
+4. Results returned in standard format
+
+### SQL Query Example: PiHole Data
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "CMD",
+  "default_value": "SELECT hwaddr as Object_PrimaryID, cast('http://' || (SELECT ip FROM EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.network_addresses WHERE network_id = id ORDER BY lastseen DESC LIMIT 1) as VARCHAR(100)) || ':' || cast(SUBSTR((SELECT name FROM EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.network_addresses WHERE network_id = id ORDER BY lastseen DESC LIMIT 1), 0, INSTR((SELECT name FROM EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.network_addresses WHERE network_id = id ORDER BY lastseen DESC LIMIT 1), '/')) as VARCHAR(100)) as Object_SecondaryID, datetime() as DateTime, macVendor as Watched_Value1, lastQuery as Watched_Value2, (SELECT name FROM EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.network_addresses WHERE network_id = id ORDER BY lastseen DESC LIMIT 1) as Watched_Value3, null as Watched_Value4, '' as Extra, hwaddr as ForeignKey FROM EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.network WHERE hwaddr NOT LIKE 'ip-%' AND hwaddr <> '00:00:00:00:00:00'",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "SQL to run"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Key Points
+
+- **Prefix all external tables** with `EXTERNAL_<PREFIX>.`
+  - For PiHole (`PIHOLE` prefix): `EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.network`
+  - For custom database (`CUSTOM` prefix): `EXTERNAL_CUSTOM.my_table`
+- **Database must be valid SQLite**
+- **Path must be accessible** inside the container
+- **No columns beyond the data contract** required
+
+### Docker Volume Setup
+
+To mount external database in docker-compose:
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  netalertx:
+    volumes:
+      - /path/on/host/pihole-FTL.db:/etc/pihole/pihole-FTL.db:ro
+```
+
+---
+
+## Data Source: `template`
+
+Generate values from a template. Usually used for initialization and default settings.
+
+### Configuration
+
+```json
+{
+  "data_source": "template"
+}
+```
+
+### How It Works
+
+- **Not widely used** in standard plugins
+- Used internally for generating default values
+- Check `newdev_template` plugin for implementation example
+
+### Example: Default Device Template
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "DEFAULT_DEVICE_PROPERTIES",
+  "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "textarea", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+  "default_value": "type=Unknown|vendor=Unknown",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Default properties"}]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Data Source: `plugin_type`
+
+Declare the plugin category. Controls where settings appear in the UI.
+
+### Configuration
+
+```json
+{
+  "data_source": "plugin_type",
+  "value": "scanner"
+}
+```
+
+### Supported Values
+
+| Value | Section | Purpose |
+|-------|---------|---------|
+| `scanner` | Device Scanners | Discovers devices on network |
+| `system` | System Plugins | Core system functionality |
+| `publisher` | Notification/Alert Plugins | Sends notifications/alerts |
+| `importer` | Data Importers | Imports devices from external sources |
+| `other` | Other Plugins | Miscellaneous functionality |
+
+### Example
+
+```json
+{
+  "settings": [
+    {
+      "function": "plugin_type",
+      "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": []},
+      "default_value": "scanner",
+      "options": ["scanner"],
+      "data_source": "plugin_type",
+      "value": "scanner",
+      "localized": []
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Execution Order
+
+Control plugin execution priority. Higher priority plugins run first.
+
+```json
+{
+  "execution_order": "Layer_0"
+}
+```
+
+### Levels (highest to lowest priority)
+
+- `Layer_0` - Highest priority (run first)
+- `Layer_1`
+- `Layer_2`
+- ...
+
+### Example: Device Discovery
+
+
+```json
+{
+  "code_name": "device_scanner",
+  "unique_prefix": "DEVSCAN",
+  "execution_order": "Layer_0",
+  "data_source": "script",
+  "mapped_to_table": "CurrentScan"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+### Script Source
+- **Pros:** Flexible, can call external tools
+- **Cons:** Slower than database queries
+- **Optimization:** Add caching, use timeouts
+- **Default timeout:** 60 seconds (set `RUN_TIMEOUT`)
+
+### Database Query Source
+- **Pros:** Fast, native query optimization
+- **Cons:** Limited to SQL capabilities
+- **Optimization:** Use indexes, avoid complex joins
+- **Timeout:** Usually instant
+
+### External DB Query Source
+- **Pros:** Direct access to external data
+- **Cons:** Network latency, external availability
+- **Optimization:** Use indexes in external DB, selective queries
+- **Timeout:** Depends on DB response time
+
+---
+
+## Debugging Data Sources
+
+### Check Script Output
+
+```bash
+# Run script manually
+python3 /app/front/plugins/my_plugin/script.py
+
+# Check result file
+cat /tmp/log/plugins/last_result.MYPREFIX.log
+```
+
+### Test SQL Query
+
+```bash
+# Connect to app database
+sqlite3 /data/db/app.db
+
+# Run query
+sqlite> SELECT ... ;
+```
+
+### Monitor Execution
+
+```bash
+# Watch backend logs
+tail -f /tmp/log/stdout.log | grep -i "data_source\|MYPREFIX"
+```
+
+---
+
+## See Also
+
+- [Plugin Data Contract](PLUGINS_DEV_DATA_CONTRACT.md) - Output format specification
+- [Plugin Settings System](PLUGINS_DEV_SETTINGS.md) - How to define settings
+- [Quick Start Guide](PLUGINS_DEV_QUICK_START.md) - Create your first plugin
+- [Database Schema](DATABASE.md) - Available tables and columns
+- [Debugging Plugins](DEBUG_PLUGINS.md) - Troubleshooting data issues

docs/PLUGINS_DEV_DATA_CONTRACT.md

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+# Plugin Data Contract
+
+This document specifies the exact interface between plugins and the NetAlertX core.
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Every plugin must output data in this exact format to be recognized and processed correctly.
+
+## Overview
+
+Plugins communicate with NetAlertX by writing results to a **pipe-delimited log file**. The core reads this file, parses the data, and processes it for notifications, device discovery, and data integration.
+
+**File Location:** `/tmp/log/plugins/last_result.<PREFIX>.log`
+
+**Format:** Pipe-delimited (`|`), one record per line
+
+**Required Columns:** 9 (mandatory) + up to 4 optional helper columns = 13 total
+
+## Column Specification
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> The order of columns is **FIXED** and cannot be changed. All 9 mandatory columns must be provided. If you use any optional column (`HelpVal1`), you must supply all optional columns (`HelpVal1` through `HelpVal4`).
+
+### Mandatory Columns (0–8)
+
+| Order | Column Name | Type | Required | Description |
+|-------|-------------|------|----------|-------------|
+| 0 | `Object_PrimaryID` | string | **YES** | The primary identifier for grouping. Examples: device MAC, hostname, service name, or any unique ID |
+| 1 | `Object_SecondaryID` | string | no | Secondary identifier for relationships (e.g., IP address, port, sub-ID). Use `null` if not needed |
+| 2 | `DateTime` | string | **YES** | Timestamp when the event/data was collected. Format: `YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS` |
+| 3 | `Watched_Value1` | string | **YES** | Primary watched value. Changes trigger notifications. Examples: IP address, status, version |
+| 4 | `Watched_Value2` | string | no | Secondary watched value. Use `null` if not needed |
+| 5 | `Watched_Value3` | string | no | Tertiary watched value. Use `null` if not needed |
+| 6 | `Watched_Value4` | string | no | Quaternary watched value. Use `null` if not needed |
+| 7 | `Extra` | string | no | Any additional metadata to display in UI and notifications. Use `null` if not needed |
+| 8 | `ForeignKey` | string | no | Foreign key linking to parent object (usually MAC address for device relationship). Use `null` if not needed |
+
+### Optional Columns (9–12)
+
+| Order | Column Name | Type | Required | Description |
+|-------|-------------|------|----------|-------------|
+| 9 | `HelpVal1` | string | *conditional* | Helper value 1. If used, all help values must be supplied |
+| 10 | `HelpVal2` | string | *conditional* | Helper value 2. If used, all help values must be supplied |
+| 11 | `HelpVal3` | string | *conditional* | Helper value 3. If used, all help values must be supplied |
+| 12 | `HelpVal4` | string | *conditional* | Helper value 4. If used, all help values must be supplied |
+
+## Usage Guide
+
+### Empty/Null Values
+
+- Represent empty values as the literal string `null` (not Python `None`, SQL `NULL`, or empty string)
+- Example: `device_id|null|2023-01-02 15:56:30|status|null|null|null|null|null`
+
+### Watched Values
+
+**What are Watched Values?**
+
+Watched values are fields that the NetAlertX core monitors for **changes between scans**. When a watched value differs from the previous scan, it can trigger notifications.
+
+**How to use them:**
+
+- `Watched_Value1`: Always required; primary indicator of status/state
+- `Watched_Value2–4`: Optional; use for secondary/tertiary state information
+- Leave unused ones as `null`
+
+**Example:**
+
+- Device scanner: `Watched_Value1 = "online"` or `"offline"`
+- Port scanner: `Watched_Value1 = "80"` (port number), `Watched_Value2 = "open"` (state)
+- Service monitor: `Watched_Value1 = "200"` (HTTP status), `Watched_Value2 = "0.45"` (response time)
+
+### Foreign Key
+
+Use the `ForeignKey` column to link objects to a parent device by MAC address:
+
+```
+device_name|192.168.1.100|2023-01-02 15:56:30|online|null|null|null|Found on network|aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff
+                                                                                              ↑
+                                                                                        ForeignKey (MAC)
+```
+
+This allows NetAlertX to:
+
+- Display the object on the device details page
+- Send notifications when the parent device is involved
+- Link events across plugins
+
+## Examples
+
+### Valid Data (9 columns, minimal)
+
+```csv
+https://example.com|null|2023-01-02 15:56:30|200|null|null|null|null|null
+printer-hp-1|192.168.1.50|2023-01-02 15:56:30|online|50%|null|null|Last seen in office|aa:11:22:33:44:55
+gateway.local|null|2023-01-02 15:56:30|active|v2.1.5|null|null|Firmware version|null
+```
+
+### Valid Data (13 columns, with helpers)
+
+```csv
+service-api|192.168.1.100:8080|2023-01-02 15:56:30|200|45ms|true|null|Responding normally|aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff|extra1|extra2|extra3|extra4
+host-web-1|10.0.0.20|2023-01-02 15:56:30|active|256GB|online|ok|Production server|null|cpu:80|mem:92|disk:45|alerts:0
+```
+
+### Invalid Data (Common Errors)
+
+❌ **Missing required column** (only 8 separators instead of 8):
+```csv
+https://google.com|null|2023-01-02 15:56:30|200|0.7898||null|null
+                                                      ↑
+                                                  Missing pipe
+```
+
+❌ **Missing mandatory Watched_Value1** (column 3):
+```csv
+https://duckduckgo.com|192.168.1.1|2023-01-02 15:56:30|null|0.9898|null|null|Best|null
+                                                         ↑
+                                          Must not be null
+```
+
+❌ **Incomplete optional columns** (has HelpVal1 but missing HelpVal2–4):
+```csv
+device|null|2023-01-02 15:56:30|status|null|null|null|null|null|helper1
+                                                                    ↑
+                                                    Has helper but incomplete
+```
+
+✅ **Complete with helpers** (all 4 helpers provided):
+```csv
+device|null|2023-01-02 15:56:30|status|null|null|null|null|null|h1|h2|h3|h4
+```
+
+✅ **Complete without helpers** (9 columns exactly):
+```csv
+device|null|2023-01-02 15:56:30|status|null|null|null|null|null
+```
+
+## Using `plugin_helper.py`
+
+The easiest way to ensure correct output is to use the [`plugin_helper.py`](../front/plugins/plugin_helper.py) library:
+
+```python
+from plugin_helper import Plugin_Objects
+
+# Initialize with your plugin's prefix
+plugin_objects = Plugin_Objects("YOURPREFIX")
+
+# Add objects
+plugin_objects.add_object(
+    Object_PrimaryID="device_id",
+    Object_SecondaryID="192.168.1.1",
+    DateTime="2023-01-02 15:56:30",
+    Watched_Value1="online",
+    Watched_Value2=None,
+    Watched_Value3=None,
+    Watched_Value4=None,
+    Extra="Additional data",
+    ForeignKey="aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff",
+    HelpVal1=None,
+    HelpVal2=None,
+    HelpVal3=None,
+    HelpVal4=None
+)
+
+# Write results (handles formatting, sanitization, and file creation)
+plugin_objects.write_result_file()
+```
+
+The library automatically:
+
+- Validates data types
+- Sanitizes string values
+- Normalizes MAC addresses
+- Writes to the correct file location
+- Creates the file in `/tmp/log/plugins/last_result.<PREFIX>.log`
+
+## De-duplication
+
+The core runs **de-duplication once per hour** on the `Plugins_Objects` table:
+
+- **Duplicate Detection Key:** Combination of `Object_PrimaryID`, `Object_SecondaryID`, `Plugin` (auto-filled from `unique_prefix`), and `UserData`
+- **Resolution:** Oldest duplicate entries are removed, newest are kept
+- **Use Case:** Prevents duplicate notifications when the same object is detected multiple times
+
+## DateTime Format
+
+**Required Format:** `YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS`
+
+**Examples:**
+- `2023-01-02 15:56:30` ✅
+- `2023-1-2 15:56:30` ❌ (missing leading zeros)
+- `2023-01-02T15:56:30` ❌ (wrong separator)
+- `15:56:30 2023-01-02` ❌ (wrong order)
+
+**Python Helper:**
+```python
+from datetime import datetime
+
+# Current time in correct format
+now = datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")
+# Output: "2023-01-02 15:56:30"
+```
+
+**Bash Helper:**
+```bash
+# Current time in correct format
+date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S'
+# Output: 2023-01-02 15:56:30
+```
+
+## Validation Checklist
+
+Before writing your plugin's `script.py`, ensure:
+
+- [ ] **9 or 13 columns** in each output line (8 or 12 pipe separators)
+- [ ] **Mandatory columns filled:**
+  - Column 0: `Object_PrimaryID` (not null)
+  - Column 2: `DateTime` in `YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS` format
+  - Column 3: `Watched_Value1` (not null)
+- [ ] **Null values as literal string** `null` (not empty string or special chars)
+- [ ] **No extra pipes or misaligned columns**
+- [ ] **If using optional helpers** (columns 9–12), all 4 must be present
+- [ ] **File written to** `/tmp/log/plugins/last_result.<PREFIX>.log`
+- [ ] **One record per line** (newline-delimited)
+- [ ] **No header row** (data only)
+
+## Debugging
+
+**View raw plugin output:**
+```bash
+cat /tmp/log/plugins/last_result.YOURPREFIX.log
+```
+
+**Check line count:**
+```bash
+wc -l /tmp/log/plugins/last_result.YOURPREFIX.log
+```
+
+**Validate column count (should be 8 or 12 pipes per line):**
+```bash
+cat /tmp/log/plugins/last_result.YOURPREFIX.log | awk -F'|' '{print NF}' | sort | uniq
+# Output: 9 (for minimal) or 13 (for with helpers)
+```
+
+**Check core processing in logs:**
+```bash
+tail -f /tmp/log/stdout.log | grep -i "YOURPREFIX\|Plugins_Objects"
+```
+
+## See Also
+
+- [Plugin Settings System](PLUGINS_DEV_SETTINGS.md) - How to accept user input
+- [Data Sources](PLUGINS_DEV_DATASOURCES.md) - Different data source types
+- [Debugging Plugins](DEBUG_PLUGINS.md) - Troubleshooting plugin issues

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+# Plugin Development Quick Start
+
+Get a working plugin up and running in 5 minutes.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Read [Development Environment Setup Guide](./DEV_ENV_SETUP.md) to set up your local environment
+- Understand [Plugin Architecture Overview](PLUGINS_DEV.md)
+
+## Quick Start Steps
+
+### 1. Create Your Plugin Folder
+
+Start from the template to get the basic structure:
+
+```bash
+cd /workspaces/NetAlertX/front/plugins
+cp -r __template my_plugin
+cd my_plugin
+```
+
+### 2. Update `config.json` Identifiers
+
+Edit `my_plugin/config.json` and update these critical fields:
+
+```json
+{
+  "code_name": "my_plugin",
+  "unique_prefix": "MYPLN",
+  "display_name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "My Plugin"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "My custom plugin"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Important:**
+- `code_name` must match the folder name
+- `unique_prefix` must be unique and uppercase (check existing plugins to avoid conflicts)
+- `unique_prefix` is used as a prefix for all generated settings (e.g., `MYPLN_RUN`, `MYPLN_CMD`)
+
+### 3. Implement Your Script
+
+Edit `my_plugin/script.py` and implement your data collection logic:
+
+```python
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+
+import sys
+import os
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../../server'))
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../plugins'))
+
+from plugin_helper import Plugin_Objects, mylog
+from helper import get_setting_value
+from const import logPath
+
+pluginName = "MYPLN"
+
+LOG_PATH = logPath + "/plugins"
+LOG_FILE = os.path.join(LOG_PATH, f"script.{pluginName}.log")
+RESULT_FILE = os.path.join(LOG_PATH, f"last_result.{pluginName}.log")
+
+# Initialize
+plugin_objects = Plugin_Objects(RESULT_FILE)
+
+try:
+    # Your data collection logic here
+    # For example, scan something and collect results
+
+    # Add an object to results
+    plugin_objects.add_object(
+        Object_PrimaryID="example_id",
+        Object_SecondaryID=None,
+        DateTime="2023-01-02 15:56:30",
+        Watched_Value1="value1",
+        Watched_Value2=None,
+        Watched_Value3=None,
+        Watched_Value4=None,
+        Extra="additional_data",
+        ForeignKey=None
+    )
+
+    # Write results to the log file
+    plugin_objects.write_result_file()
+
+except Exception as e:
+    mylog("none", f"Error: {e}")
+    sys.exit(1)
+```
+
+### 4. Configure Execution
+
+Edit the `RUN` and `CMD` settings in `config.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "RUN",
+  "type": {"dataType":"string", "elements": [{"elementType": "select", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+  "default_value": "disabled",
+  "options": ["disabled", "once", "schedule"],
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [{"language_code":"en_us", "string": "When to run"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code":"en_us", "string": "Enable plugin execution"}]
+},
+{
+  "function": "CMD",
+  "type": {"dataType":"string", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+  "default_value": "python3 /app/front/plugins/my_plugin/script.py",
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [{"language_code":"en_us", "string": "Command"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code":"en_us", "string": "Command to execute"}]
+}
+```
+
+### 5. Test Your Plugin
+
+#### In Dev Container
+
+```bash
+# Test the script directly
+python3 /workspaces/NetAlertX/front/plugins/my_plugin/script.py
+
+# Check the results
+cat /tmp/log/plugins/last_result.MYPLN.log
+```
+
+#### Via UI
+
+1. Restart backend: Run task `[Dev Container] Start Backend (Python)`
+2. Open Settings → Plugin Settings → My Plugin
+3. Set `My Plugin - When to run` to `once`
+4. Click Save
+5. Check `/tmp/log/plugins/last_result.MYPLN.log` for output
+
+### 6. Check Results
+
+Verify your plugin is working:
+
+```bash
+# Check if result file was generated
+ls -la /tmp/log/plugins/last_result.MYPLN.log
+
+# View contents
+cat /tmp/log/plugins/last_result.MYPLN.log
+
+# Check backend logs for errors
+tail -f /tmp/log/stdout.log | grep "my_plugin\|MYPLN"
+```
+
+## Next Steps
+
+Now that you have a working basic plugin:
+
+1. **Add Settings**: Customize behavior via user-configurable settings (see [PLUGINS_DEV_SETTINGS.md](PLUGINS_DEV_SETTINGS.md))
+2. **Implement Data Contract**: Structure your output correctly (see [PLUGINS_DEV_DATA_CONTRACT.md](PLUGINS_DEV_DATA_CONTRACT.md))
+3. **Configure UI**: Display plugin results in the web interface (see [PLUGINS_DEV_UI_COMPONENTS.md](PLUGINS_DEV_UI_COMPONENTS.md))
+4. **Map to Database**: Import data into NetAlertX tables like `CurrentScan` or `Devices`
+5. **Set Schedules**: Run your plugin on a schedule (see [PLUGINS_DEV_CONFIG.md](PLUGINS_DEV_CONFIG.md))
+
+## Common Issues
+
+| Issue | Solution |
+|-------|----------|
+| "Module not found" errors | Ensure `sys.path` includes `/app/server` and `/app/front/plugins` |
+| Settings not appearing | Restart backend and clear browser cache |
+| Results not showing up | Check `/tmp/log/plugins/*.log` and `/tmp/log/stdout.log` for errors |
+| Permission denied | Plugin runs in container, use absolute paths like `/app/front/plugins/...` |
+
+## Resources
+
+- [Full Plugin Development Guide](PLUGINS_DEV.md)
+- [Plugin Data Contract](PLUGINS_DEV_DATA_CONTRACT.md)
+- [Plugin Settings System](PLUGINS_DEV_SETTINGS.md)
+- [Data Sources](PLUGINS_DEV_DATASOURCES.md)
+- [UI Components](PLUGINS_DEV_UI_COMPONENTS.md)
+- [Debugging Plugins](DEBUG_PLUGINS.md)

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+# Plugin Settings System
+
+Learn how to let users configure your plugin via the NetAlertX UI Settings page.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> For the higher-level settings flow and lifecycle, see [Settings System Documentation](./SETTINGS_SYSTEM.md).
+
+## Overview
+
+Plugin settings allow users to configure:
+
+- **Execution schedule** (when the plugin runs)
+- **Runtime parameters** (API keys, URLs, thresholds)
+- **Behavior options** (which features to enable/disable)
+- **Command overrides** (customize the executed script)
+
+All settings are defined in your plugin's `config.json` file under the `"settings"` array.
+
+## Setting Definition Structure
+
+Each setting is a JSON object with required and optional properties:
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "UNIQUE_CODE",
+  "type": {
+    "dataType": "string",
+    "elements": [
+      {
+        "elementType": "input",
+        "elementOptions": [],
+        "transformers": []
+      }
+    ]
+  },
+  "default_value": "default_value_here",
+  "options": [],
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [
+    {
+      "language_code": "en_us",
+      "string": "Display Name"
+    }
+  ],
+  "description": [
+    {
+      "language_code": "en_us",
+      "string": "Help text describing the setting"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+## Required Properties
+
+| Property | Type | Description | Example |
+|----------|------|-------------|---------|
+| `function` | string | Unique identifier for the setting. Used in manifest and when reading values. See [Reserved Function Names](#reserved-function-names) for special values | `"MY_CUSTOM_SETTING"` |
+| `type` | object | Defines the UI component and data type | See [Component Types](#component-types) |
+| `default_value` | varies | Initial value shown in UI | `"https://example.com"` |
+| `localized` | array | Which properties have translations | `["name", "description"]` |
+| `name` | array | Display name in Settings UI (localized) | See [Localized Strings](#localized-strings) |
+| `description` | array | Help text in Settings UI (localized) | See [Localized Strings](#localized-strings) |
+
+## Optional Properties
+
+| Property | Type | Description | Example |
+|----------|------|-------------|---------|
+| `options` | array | Valid values for select/checkbox controls | `["option1", "option2"]` |
+| `events` | string | Trigger action button: `"test"` or `"run"` | `"test"` for notifications |
+| `maxLength` | number | Character limit for input fields | `100` |
+| `readonly` | boolean | Make field read-only | `true` |
+| `override_value` | object | Template-based value override (WIP) | Work in Progress |
+
+## Reserved Function Names
+
+These function names have special meaning and control core plugin behavior:
+
+### Core Execution Settings
+
+| Function | Purpose | Type | Required | Options |
+|----------|---------|------|----------|---------|
+| `RUN` | **When to execute the plugin** | select | **YES** | `"disabled"`, `"once"`, `"schedule"`, `"always_after_scan"`, `"before_name_updates"`, `"on_new_device"`, `"before_config_save"` |
+| `RUN_SCHD` | **Cron schedule** | input | If `RUN="schedule"` | Cron format: `"0 * * * *"` (hourly) |
+| `CMD` | **Command/script to execute** | input | **YES** | Linux command or path to script |
+| `RUN_TIMEOUT` | **Maximum execution time in seconds** | input | optional | Numeric: `"60"`, `"120"`, etc. |
+
+### Data & Filtering Settings
+
+| Function | Purpose | Type | Required | Options |
+|----------|---------|------|----------|---------|
+| `WATCH` | **Which columns to monitor for changes** | multi-select | optional | Column names from data contract |
+| `REPORT_ON` | **When to send notifications** | select | optional | `"new"`, `"watched-changed"`, `"watched-not-changed"`, `"missing-in-last-scan"` |
+| `DB_PATH` | **External database path** | input | If using SQLite plugin | File path: `"/etc/pihole/pihole-FTL.db"` |
+
+### API & Data Settings
+
+| Function | Purpose | Type | Required | Options |
+|----------|---------|------|----------|---------|
+| `API_SQL` | **Generate API JSON file** | (reserved) | Not implemented | — |
+
+## Component Types
+
+### Text Input
+
+Simple text field for API keys, URLs, thresholds, etc.
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "URL",
+  "type": {
+    "dataType": "string",
+    "elements": [
+      {
+        "elementType": "input",
+        "elementOptions": [],
+        "transformers": []
+      }
+    ]
+  },
+  "default_value": "https://api.example.com",
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "API URL"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "The API endpoint to query"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Password Input
+
+Secure field with SHA256 hashing transformer.
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "API_KEY",
+  "type": {
+    "dataType": "string",
+    "elements": [
+      {
+        "elementType": "input",
+        "elementOptions": [{"type": "password"}],
+        "transformers": ["sha256"]
+      }
+    ]
+  },
+  "default_value": "",
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "API Key"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Stored securely with SHA256 hashing"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Dropdown/Select
+
+Choose from predefined options.
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "RUN",
+  "type": {
+    "dataType": "string",
+    "elements": [
+      {
+        "elementType": "select",
+        "elementOptions": [],
+        "transformers": []
+      }
+    ]
+  },
+  "default_value": "disabled",
+  "options": ["disabled", "once", "schedule", "always_after_scan"],
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "When to run"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Select execution trigger"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Multi-Select
+
+Select multiple values (returns array).
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "WATCH",
+  "type": {
+    "dataType": "array",
+    "elements": [
+      {
+        "elementType": "select",
+        "elementOptions": [{"isMultiSelect": true}],
+        "transformers": []
+      }
+    ]
+  },
+  "default_value": [],
+  "options": ["Status", "IP_Address", "Response_Time"],
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Watch columns"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Which columns trigger notifications on change"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Checkbox
+
+Boolean toggle.
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "ENABLED",
+  "type": {
+    "dataType": "boolean",
+    "elements": [
+      {
+        "elementType": "input",
+        "elementOptions": [{"type": "checkbox"}],
+        "transformers": []
+      }
+    ]
+  },
+  "default_value": false,
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Enable feature"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Toggle this feature on/off"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Textarea
+
+Multi-line text input.
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "CUSTOM_CONFIG",
+  "type": {
+    "dataType": "string",
+    "elements": [
+      {
+        "elementType": "textarea",
+        "elementOptions": [],
+        "transformers": []
+      }
+    ]
+  },
+  "default_value": "",
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Custom Configuration"}],
+  "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Enter configuration (one per line)"}]
+}
+```
+
+### Read-Only Label
+
+Display information without user input.
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "STATUS_DISPLAY",
+  "type": {
+    "dataType": "string",
+    "elements": [
+      {
+        "elementType": "input",
+        "elementOptions": [{"readonly": true}],
+        "transformers": []
+      }
+    ]
+  },
+  "default_value": "Ready",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Status"}]
+}
+```
+
+## Using Settings in Your Script
+
+### Method 1: Via `get_setting_value()` Helper
+
+**Recommended approach** — clean and simple:
+
+```python
+from helper import get_setting_value
+
+# Read the setting by function name with plugin prefix
+api_url = get_setting_value('MYPLN_API_URL')
+api_key = get_setting_value('MYPLN_API_KEY')
+watch_columns = get_setting_value('MYPLN_WATCH')  # Returns list if multi-select
+
+# Use in your script
+mylog("none", f"Connecting to {api_url} with key {api_key}")
+```
+
+### Method 2: Via Command Parameters
+
+For more complex scenarios where you need to **pass settings as command-line arguments**:
+
+Define `params` in your `config.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "params": [
+    {
+      "name": "api_url",
+      "type": "setting",
+      "value": "MYPLN_API_URL"
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "timeout",
+      "type": "setting",
+      "value": "MYPLN_RUN_TIMEOUT"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+Update your `CMD` setting:
+
+```json
+{
+  "function": "CMD",
+  "default_value": "python3 /app/front/plugins/my_plugin/script.py --url={api_url} --timeout={timeout}"
+}
+```
+
+The framework will replace `{api_url}` and `{timeout}` with actual values before execution.
+
+### Method 3: Via Environment Variables (check with maintainer)
+
+Settings are also available as environment variables:
+
+```bash
+# Environment variable format: <PREFIX>_<FUNCTION>
+MY_PLUGIN_API_URL
+MY_PLUGIN_API_KEY
+MY_PLUGIN_RUN
+```
+
+In Python:
+```python
+import os
+
+api_url = os.environ.get('MYPLN_API_URL', 'default_value')
+```
+
+## Localized Strings
+
+Settings and UI text support multiple languages. Define translations in the `name` and `description` arrays:
+
+```json
+{
+  "localized": ["name", "description"],
+  "name": [
+    {
+      "language_code": "en_us",
+      "string": "API URL"
+    },
+    {
+      "language_code": "es_es",
+      "string": "URL de API"
+    },
+    {
+      "language_code": "de_de",
+      "string": "API-URL"
+    }
+  ],
+  "description": [
+    {
+      "language_code": "en_us",
+      "string": "Enter the API endpoint URL"
+    },
+    {
+      "language_code": "es_es",
+      "string": "Ingrese la URL del endpoint de API"
+    },
+    {
+      "language_code": "de_de",
+      "string": "Geben Sie die API-Endpunkt-URL ein"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+- `en_us` - English (required)
+
+
+## Examples
+
+### Example 1: Website Monitor Plugin
+
+```json
+{
+  "settings": [
+    {
+      "function": "RUN",
+      "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "select", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+      "default_value": "disabled",
+      "options": ["disabled", "once", "schedule"],
+      "localized": ["name", "description"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "When to run"}],
+      "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Enable website monitoring"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "function": "RUN_SCHD",
+      "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+      "default_value": "*/5 * * * *",
+      "localized": ["name", "description"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Schedule"}],
+      "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Cron format (default: every 5 minutes)"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "function": "CMD",
+      "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+      "default_value": "python3 /app/front/plugins/website_monitor/script.py urls={urls}",
+      "localized": ["name", "description"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Command"}],
+      "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Command to execute"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "function": "RUN_TIMEOUT",
+      "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+      "default_value": "60",
+      "localized": ["name", "description"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Timeout"}],
+      "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Maximum execution time in seconds"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "function": "URLS",
+      "type": {"dataType": "array", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+      "default_value": ["https://example.com"],
+      "maxLength": 200,
+      "localized": ["name", "description"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "URLs to monitor"}],
+      "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "One URL per line"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "function": "WATCH",
+      "type": {"dataType": "array", "elements": [{"elementType": "select", "elementOptions": [{"isMultiSelect": true}], "transformers": []}]},
+      "default_value": ["Status_Code"],
+      "options": ["Status_Code", "Response_Time", "Certificate_Expiry"],
+      "localized": ["name", "description"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Watch columns"}],
+      "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Which changes trigger notifications"}]
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+### Example 2: PiHole Integration Plugin
+
+```json
+{
+  "settings": [
+    {
+      "function": "RUN",
+      "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "select", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+      "default_value": "disabled",
+      "options": ["disabled", "schedule"],
+      "localized": ["name", "description"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "When to run"}],
+      "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Enable PiHole integration"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "function": "DB_PATH",
+      "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [], "transformers": []}]},
+      "default_value": "/etc/pihole/pihole-FTL.db",
+      "localized": ["name", "description"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Database path"}],
+      "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Path to pihole-FTL.db inside container"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "function": "API_KEY",
+      "type": {"dataType": "string", "elements": [{"elementType": "input", "elementOptions": [{"type": "password"}], "transformers": ["sha256"]}]},
+      "default_value": "",
+      "localized": ["name", "description"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "API Key"}],
+      "description": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "PiHole API key (optional, stored securely)"}]
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+## Validation & Testing
+
+### Check Settings Are Recognized
+
+After saving your `config.json`:
+
+1. Restart the backend: Run task `[Dev Container] Start Backend (Python)`
+2. Open Settings page in UI
+3. Navigate to Plugin Settings
+4. Look for your plugin's settings
+
+### Read Setting Values in Script
+
+Test that values are accessible:
+
+```python
+from helper import get_setting_value
+
+# Try to read a setting
+value = get_setting_value('MYPLN_API_URL')
+mylog('none', f"Setting value: {value}")
+
+# Should print the user-configured value or default
+```
+
+### Debug Settings
+
+Check backend logs:
+
+```bash
+tail -f /tmp/log/stdout.log | grep -i "setting\|MYPLN"
+```
+
+## See Also
+
+- [Settings System Documentation](./SETTINGS_SYSTEM.md) - Full settings flow and lifecycle
+- [Quick Start Guide](PLUGINS_DEV_QUICK_START.md) - Get a working plugin quickly
+- [Plugin Data Contract](PLUGINS_DEV_DATA_CONTRACT.md) - Output data format
+- [UI Components](PLUGINS_DEV_UI_COMPONENTS.md) - Display plugin results

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+# Plugin UI Components
+
+Configure how your plugin's data is displayed in the NetAlertX web interface.
+
+## Overview
+
+Plugin results are displayed in the UI via the **Plugins page** and **Device details tabs**. You control the appearance and functionality of these displays by defining `database_column_definitions` in your plugin's `config.json`.
+
+Each column definition specifies:
+- Which data field to display
+- How to render it (label, link, color-coded badge, etc.)
+- What CSS classes to apply
+- What transformations to apply (regex, string replacement, etc.)
+
+## Column Definition Structure
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Object_PrimaryID",
+  "mapped_to_column": "devMac",
+  "mapped_to_column_data": null,
+  "css_classes": "col-sm-2",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "device_mac",
+  "default_value": "",
+  "options": [],
+  "options_params": [],
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [
+    {
+      "language_code": "en_us",
+      "string": "MAC Address"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+## Properties
+
+| Property | Type | Required | Description |
+|----------|------|----------|-------------|
+| `column` | string | **YES** | Source column name from data contract (e.g., `Object_PrimaryID`, `Watched_Value1`) |
+| `mapped_to_column` | string | no | Target database column if mapping to a table like `CurrentScan` |
+| `mapped_to_column_data` | object | no | Static value to map instead of using column data |
+| `css_classes` | string | no | Bootstrap CSS classes for width/spacing (e.g., `"col-sm-2"`, `"col-sm-6"`) |
+| `show` | boolean | **YES** | Whether to display in UI (must be `true` to appear) |
+| `type` | string | **YES** | How to render the value (see [Render Types](#render-types)) |
+| `default_value` | varies | **YES** | Default if column is empty |
+| `options` | array | no | Options for `select`/`threshold`/`replace`/`regex` types |
+| `options_params` | array | no | Dynamic options from SQL or settings |
+| `localized` | array | **YES** | Which properties need translations (e.g., `["name", "description"]`) |
+| `name` | array | **YES** | Display name in UI (localized strings) |
+| `description` | array | no | Help text in UI (localized strings) |
+| `maxLength` | number | no | Character limit for input fields |
+
+## Render Types
+
+### Display-Only Types
+
+These render as read-only display elements:
+
+#### `label`
+Plain text display (read-only).
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value1",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "label",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Status"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Output:** `online`
+
+---
+
+#### `device_mac`
+Renders as a clickable link to the device with the given MAC address.
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "ForeignKey",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "device_mac",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Device"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Input:** `aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff`
+**Output:** Clickable link to device details page
+
+---
+
+#### `device_ip`
+Resolves an IP address to a MAC address and creates a device link.
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Object_SecondaryID",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "device_ip",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Host"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Input:** `192.168.1.100`
+**Output:** Link to device with that IP (if known)
+
+---
+
+#### `device_name_mac`
+Creates a device link with the target device's name as the link label.
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Object_PrimaryID",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "device_name_mac",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Device Name"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Input:** `aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff`
+**Output:** Device name (clickable link to device)
+
+---
+
+#### `url`
+Renders as a clickable HTTP/HTTPS link.
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value1",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "url",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Endpoint"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Input:** `https://example.com/api`
+**Output:** Clickable link
+
+---
+
+#### `url_http_https`
+Creates two links (HTTP and HTTPS) as lock icons for the given IP/hostname.
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Object_SecondaryID",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "url_http_https",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Web Links"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Input:** `192.168.1.50`
+**Output:** 🔓 HTTP link | 🔒 HTTPS link
+
+---
+
+#### `textarea_readonly`
+Multi-line read-only display with newlines preserved.
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Extra",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "textarea_readonly",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Details"}]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Interactive Types
+
+#### `textbox_save`
+User-editable text box that persists changes to the database (typically `UserData` column).
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "UserData",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "textbox_save",
+  "default_value": "",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Notes"}]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Styled/Transformed Types
+
+#### `label` with `threshold`
+
+Color-codes values based on ranges. Useful for status codes, latency, capacity percentages.
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value1",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "threshold",
+  "options": [
+    {
+      "maximum": 199,
+      "hexColor": "#792D86"  // Purple for <199
+    },
+    {
+      "maximum": 299,
+      "hexColor": "#5B862D"  // Green for 200-299
+    },
+    {
+      "maximum": 399,
+      "hexColor": "#7D862D"  // Orange for 300-399
+    },
+    {
+      "maximum": 499,
+      "hexColor": "#BF6440"  // Red-orange for 400-499
+    },
+    {
+      "maximum": 999,
+      "hexColor": "#D33115"  // Dark red for 500+
+    }
+  ],
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "HTTP Status"}]
+}
+```
+
+**How it works:**
+
+- Value `150` → Purple (≤199)
+- Value `250` → Green (≤299)
+- Value `350` → Orange (≤399)
+- Value `450` → Red-orange (≤499)
+- Value `550` → Dark red (>500)
+
+---
+
+#### `replace`
+Replaces specific values with display strings or HTML.
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value2",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "replace",
+  "options": [
+    {
+      "equals": "online",
+      "replacement": "<i class='fa-solid fa-circle' style='color: green;'></i> Online"
+    },
+    {
+      "equals": "offline",
+      "replacement": "<i class='fa-solid fa-circle' style='color: red;'></i> Offline"
+    },
+    {
+      "equals": "idle",
+      "replacement": "<i class='fa-solid fa-circle' style='color: yellow;'></i> Idle"
+    }
+  ],
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Status"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Output Examples:**
+- `"online"` → 🟢 Online
+- `"offline"` → 🔴 Offline
+- `"idle"` → 🟡 Idle
+
+---
+
+#### `regex`
+Applies a regular expression to extract/transform values.
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value1",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "regex",
+  "options": [
+    {
+      "type": "regex",
+      "param": "([0-9]{1,3}\\.[0-9]{1,3}\\.[0-9]{1,3}\\.[0-9]{1,3})"
+    }
+  ],
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "IP Address"}]
+}
+```
+
+- **Input:** `Host: 192.168.1.100 Port: 8080`
+- **Output:** `192.168.1.100`
+
+---
+
+#### `eval`
+Evaluates JavaScript code with access to the column value (use `${value}` or `{value}`).
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value1",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "eval",
+  "default_value": "",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Formatted Value"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Example with custom formatting:**
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value1",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "eval",
+  "options": [
+    {
+      "type": "eval",
+      "param": "`<b>${value}</b> units`"
+    }
+  ],
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Value with Units"}]
+}
+```
+
+- **Input:** `42`
+- **Output:** **42** units
+
+---
+
+### Chaining Types
+
+You can chain multiple transformations with dot notation:
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value3",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "regex.url_http_https",
+  "options": [
+    {
+      "type": "regex",
+      "param": "([\\d.:]+)"  // Extract IP/host
+    }
+  ],
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "HTTP/S Links"}]
+}
+```
+
+**Flow:**
+
+1. Apply regex to extract `192.168.1.50` from input
+2. Create HTTP/HTTPS links for that host
+
+---
+
+## Dynamic Options
+
+### SQL-Driven Select
+
+Use SQL query results to populate dropdown options:
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value2",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "select",
+  "options": ["{value}"],
+  "options_params": [
+    {
+      "name": "value",
+      "type": "sql",
+      "value": "SELECT devType as id, devType as name FROM Devices UNION SELECT 'Unknown' as id, 'Unknown' as name ORDER BY id"
+    }
+  ],
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Device Type"}]
+}
+```
+
+The SQL query must return exactly **2 columns:**
+
+- **First column (id):** Option value
+- **Second column (name):** Display label
+
+---
+
+### Setting-Driven Select
+
+Use plugin settings to populate options:
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "Watched_Value1",
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "select",
+  "options": ["{value}"],
+  "options_params": [
+    {
+      "name": "value",
+      "type": "setting",
+      "value": "MYPLN_AVAILABLE_STATUSES"
+    }
+  ],
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Status"}]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Mapping to Database Tables
+
+### Mapping to `CurrentScan`
+
+To import plugin data into the device scan pipeline (for notifications, heuristics, etc.):
+
+1. Add `"mapped_to_table": "CurrentScan"` at the root level of `config.json`
+2. Add `"mapped_to_column"` property to each column definition
+
+```json
+{
+  "code_name": "my_device_scanner",
+  "unique_prefix": "MYSCAN",
+  "mapped_to_table": "CurrentScan",
+  "database_column_definitions": [
+    {
+      "column": "Object_PrimaryID",
+      "mapped_to_column": "cur_MAC",
+      "show": true,
+      "type": "device_mac",
+      "localized": ["name"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "MAC Address"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "column": "Object_SecondaryID",
+      "mapped_to_column": "cur_IP",
+      "show": true,
+      "type": "device_ip",
+      "localized": ["name"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "IP Address"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "column": "NameDoesntMatter",
+      "mapped_to_column": "cur_ScanMethod",
+      "mapped_to_column_data": {
+        "value": "MYSCAN"
+      },
+      "show": true,
+      "type": "label",
+      "localized": ["name"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Scan Method"}]
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Using Static Values
+
+Use `mapped_to_column_data` to map a static value instead of reading from a column:
+
+```json
+{
+  "column": "NameDoesntMatter",
+  "mapped_to_column": "cur_ScanMethod",
+  "mapped_to_column_data": {
+    "value": "MYSCAN"
+  },
+  "show": true,
+  "type": "label",
+  "localized": ["name"],
+  "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Discovery Method"}]
+}
+```
+
+This always sets `cur_ScanMethod` to `"MYSCAN"` regardless of column data.
+
+---
+
+## Filters
+
+Control which rows are displayed based on filter conditions. Filters are applied on the client-side in JavaScript.
+
+```json
+{
+  "data_filters": [
+    {
+      "compare_column": "Object_PrimaryID",
+      "compare_operator": "==",
+      "compare_field_id": "txtMacFilter",
+      "compare_js_template": "'{value}'.toString()",
+      "compare_use_quotes": true
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+| Property | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| `compare_column` | The column from plugin results to compare (left side) |
+| `compare_operator` | JavaScript operator: `==`, `!=`, `<`, `>`, `<=`, `>=`, `includes`, `startsWith` |
+| `compare_field_id` | HTML input field ID containing the filter value (right side) |
+| `compare_js_template` | JavaScript template to transform values. Use `{value}` placeholder |
+| `compare_use_quotes` | If `true`, wrap result in quotes for string comparison |
+
+**Example: Filter by MAC address**
+
+```json
+{
+  "data_filters": [
+    {
+      "compare_column": "ForeignKey",
+      "compare_operator": "==",
+      "compare_field_id": "txtMacFilter",
+      "compare_js_template": "'{value}'.toString()",
+      "compare_use_quotes": true
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+When viewing a device detail page, the `txtMacFilter` field is populated with that device's MAC, and only rows where `ForeignKey == MAC` are shown.
+
+---
+
+## Example: Complete Column Definitions
+
+```json
+{
+  "database_column_definitions": [
+    {
+      "column": "Object_PrimaryID",
+      "mapped_to_column": "cur_MAC",
+      "css_classes": "col-sm-2",
+      "show": true,
+      "type": "device_mac",
+      "default_value": "",
+      "localized": ["name"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "MAC Address"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "column": "Object_SecondaryID",
+      "mapped_to_column": "cur_IP",
+      "css_classes": "col-sm-2",
+      "show": true,
+      "type": "device_ip",
+      "default_value": "unknown",
+      "localized": ["name"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "IP Address"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "column": "DateTime",
+      "css_classes": "col-sm-2",
+      "show": true,
+      "type": "label",
+      "default_value": "",
+      "localized": ["name"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Last Seen"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "column": "Watched_Value1",
+      "css_classes": "col-sm-2",
+      "show": true,
+      "type": "threshold",
+      "options": [
+        {"maximum": 199, "hexColor": "#792D86"},
+        {"maximum": 299, "hexColor": "#5B862D"},
+        {"maximum": 399, "hexColor": "#7D862D"},
+        {"maximum": 499, "hexColor": "#BF6440"},
+        {"maximum": 999, "hexColor": "#D33115"}
+      ],
+      "localized": ["name"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "HTTP Status"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "column": "Watched_Value2",
+      "css_classes": "col-sm-1",
+      "show": true,
+      "type": "label",
+      "default_value": "",
+      "localized": ["name"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Response Time"}]
+    },
+    {
+      "column": "Extra",
+      "css_classes": "col-sm-3",
+      "show": true,
+      "type": "textarea_readonly",
+      "default_value": "",
+      "localized": ["name"],
+      "name": [{"language_code": "en_us", "string": "Additional Info"}]
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## CSS Classes
+
+Use Bootstrap grid classes to control column widths in tables:
+
+| Class | Width | Usage |
+|-------|-------|-------|
+| `col-sm-1` | ~8% | Very narrow (icons, status) |
+| `col-sm-2` | ~16% | Narrow (MACs, IPs) |
+| `col-sm-3` | ~25% | Medium (names, URLs) |
+| `col-sm-4` | ~33% | Medium-wide (descriptions) |
+| `col-sm-6` | ~50% | Wide (large content) |
+
+---
+
+## Validation Checklist
+
+- [ ] All columns have `"show": true` or `false`
+- [ ] Display columns with `"type"` specified from supported types
+- [ ] Localized strings include at least `en_us`
+- [ ] `mapped_to_column` matches target table schema (if using mapping)
+- [ ] Options/thresholds have correct structure
+- [ ] CSS classes are valid Bootstrap grid classes
+- [ ] Chaining types (e.g., `regex.url_http_https`) are supported combinations
+
+---
+
+## See Also
+
+- [Plugin Data Contract](PLUGINS_DEV_DATA_CONTRACT.md) - What data fields are available
+- [Plugin Settings System](PLUGINS_DEV_SETTINGS.md) - Configure user input
+- [Database Mapping](PLUGINS_DEV.md#-mapping-the-plugin-results-into-a-database-table) - Map data to core tables
+- [Debugging Plugins](DEBUG_PLUGINS.md) - Troubleshoot display issues

docs/PUID_PGID_SECURITY.md

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# PUID/PGID Security — Why the entrypoint requires numeric IDs
+
+## Purpose
+
+This short document explains the security rationale behind the root-priming entrypoint's validation of runtime user IDs (`PUID`) and group IDs (`PGID`). The validation is intentionally strict and is a safety measure to prevent environment-variable-based command injection when running as root during the initial priming stage.
+
+## Key points
+
+- The entrypoint accepts only values that are strictly numeric (digits only). Non-numeric values are treated as malformed and are a fatal error.
+- The fatal check exists to prevent *injection* or accidental shell interpretation of environment values while the container runs as root (e.g., `PUID="20211 && rm -rf /"`).
+- There is **no artificial upper bound** enforced by the validation — any numeric UID/GID is valid (for example, `100000` is acceptable).
+
+## Behavior on malformed input
+
+- If `PUID` or `PGID` cannot be parsed as numeric (digits-only), the entrypoint prints an explicit security message to stderr and exits with a non-zero status.
+- This is a deliberate, conservative safety measure — we prefer failing fast on potentially dangerous input rather than continuing with root-privileged operations.
+
+## Operator guidance
+
+- Always supply numeric values for `PUID` and `PGID` in your environment (via `docker-compose.yml`, `docker run -e`, or equivalent). Example: `PUID=20211`.
+- If you need to run with a high-numbered UID/GID (e.g., `100000`), that is fine — the entrypoint allows it as long as the value is numeric.
+- Don’t pass shell meta-characters, spaces, or compound commands in `PUID` or `PGID` — those will be rejected as malformed and cause the container to exit.
+
+## Related docs
+
+- See `docs/docker-troubleshooting/file-permissions.md` for general permission troubleshooting and guidance about setting `PUID`/`PGID`.
+
+---
+
+*Document created to clarify the security behavior of the root-priming entrypoint (PUID/PGID validation).*

docs/README.md

@@ -13,13 +13,13 @@ There is also an in-app Help / FAQ section that should be answering frequently a
 
 #### 🐳 Docker (Fully supported)
 
-- The main installation method is as a [docker container - follow these instructions here](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md). 
+- The main installation method is as a [docker container - follow these instructions here](./DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md).
 
 #### 💻 Bare-metal / On-server (Experimental/community supported 🧪)
 
-- [(Experimental 🧪) On-hardware instructions](./HW_INSTALL.md) 
+- [(Experimental 🧪) On-hardware instructions](./HW_INSTALL.md)
 
-- Alternative bare-metal install forks: 
+- Alternative bare-metal install forks:
   - [leiweibau's fork](https://github.com/leiweibau/Pi.Alert/) (maintained)
   - [pucherot's original code](https://github.com/pucherot/Pi.Alert/) (un-maintained)
 
@@ -63,7 +63,6 @@ There is also an in-app Help / FAQ section that should be answering frequently a
 
 #### ♻ Misc
 
-- [Version history (legacy)](./VERSIONS_HISTORY.md)
 - [Reverse proxy (Nginx, Apache, SWAG)](./REVERSE_PROXY.md)
 - [Installing Updates](./UPDATES.md)
 - [Setting up Authelia](./AUTHELIA.md) (DRAFT)
@@ -80,27 +79,27 @@ There is also an in-app Help / FAQ section that should be answering frequently a
 - [Frontend development tips](./FRONTEND_DEVELOPMENT.md)
 - [Webhook secrets](./WEBHOOK_SECRET.md)
 
-Feel free to suggest or submit new docs via a PR. 
+Feel free to suggest or submit new docs via a PR.
 
 ## 👨‍💻 Development priorities
 
 Priorities from highest to lowest:
 
 * 🔼 Fixing core functionality bugs not solvable with workarounds
-* 🔵 New core functionality unlocking other opportunities (e.g.: plugins) 
-* 🔵 Refactoring enabling faster implementation of future functionality 
+* 🔵 New core functionality unlocking other opportunities (e.g.: plugins)
+* 🔵 Refactoring enabling faster implementation of future functionality
 * 🔽 (low) UI functionality & improvements (PRs welcome 😉)
 
-Design philosophy: Focus on core functionality and leverage existing apps and tools to make NetAlertX integrate into other workflows. 
+Design philosophy: Focus on core functionality and leverage existing apps and tools to make NetAlertX integrate into other workflows.
 
-Examples: 
+Examples:
 
     1. Supporting apprise makes more sense than implementing multiple individual notification gateways
-    2. Implementing regular expression support across settings for validation makes more sense than validating one setting with a specific expression. 
+    2. Implementing regular expression support across settings for validation makes more sense than validating one setting with a specific expression.
 
 UI-specific requests are a low priority as the framework picked by the original developer is not very extensible (and afaik doesn't support components) and has limited mobile support. Also, I argue the value proposition is smaller than working on something else.
 
-Feel free to submit PRs if interested. try to **keep the PRs small/on-topic** so they are easier to review and approve. 
+Feel free to submit PRs if interested. try to **keep the PRs small/on-topic** so they are easier to review and approve.
 
 That being said, I'd reconsider if more people and or recurring sponsors file a request 😉.
 
@@ -112,8 +111,8 @@ Please be as detailed as possible with **workarounds** you considered and why a
 
 If you submit a PR please:
 
-1. Check that your changes are backward compatible with existing installations and with a blank setup. 
-2. Existing features should always be preserved. 
+1. Check that your changes are backward compatible with existing installations and with a blank setup.
+2. Existing features should always be preserved.
 3. Keep the PR small, on-topic and don't change code that is not necessary for the PR to work
 4. New features code should ideally be re-usable for different purposes, not for a very narrow use case.
 5. New functionality should ideally be implemented via the Plugins system, if possible.
@@ -131,13 +130,13 @@ Suggested test cases:
 Some additional context:
 
 * Permanent settings/config is stored in the `app.conf` file
-* Currently temporary (session?) settings are stored in the `Parameters` DB table as key-value pairs. This table is wiped during a container rebuild/restart and its values are re-initialized from cookies/session data from the browser. 
+* Currently temporary (session?) settings are stored in the `Parameters` DB table as key-value pairs. This table is wiped during a container rebuild/restart and its values are re-initialized from cookies/session data from the browser.
 
 ## 🐛 Submitting an issue or bug
 
 Before submitting a new issue please spend a couple of minutes on research:
 
-* Check [🛑 Common issues](./DEBUG_TIPS.md#common-issues) 
+* Check [🛑 Common issues](./DEBUG_TIPS.md#common-issues)
 * Check [💡 Closed issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed) if a similar issue was solved in the past.
 * When submitting an issue ❗[enable debug](./DEBUG_TIPS.md)❗
 

docs/REVERSE_DNS.md

@@ -2,21 +2,21 @@
 
 If you are running a DNS server, such as **AdGuard**, set up **Private reverse DNS servers** for a better name resolution on your network. Enabling this setting will enable NetAlertX to execute dig and nslookup commands to automatically resolve device names based on their IP addresses.
 
-> [!TIP]  
-> Before proceeding, ensure that [name resolution plugins](./NAME_RESOLUTION.md) are enabled.  
-> You can customize how names are cleaned using the `NEWDEV_NAME_CLEANUP_REGEX` setting.  
+> [!TIP]
+> Before proceeding, ensure that [name resolution plugins](/local_data_dir/NAME_RESOLUTION.md) are enabled.
+> You can customize how names are cleaned using the `NEWDEV_NAME_CLEANUP_REGEX` setting.
 > To auto-update Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN), enable the `REFRESH_FQDN` setting.
 
 
 > Example 1: Reverse DNS `disabled`
-> 
+>
 > ```
 > jokob@Synology-NAS:/$ nslookup 192.168.1.58
 > ** server can't find 58.1.168.192.in-addr.arpa: NXDOMAIN
 > ```
 
 > Example 2: Reverse DNS `enabled`
-> 
+>
 > ```
 > jokob@Synology-NAS:/$ nslookup 192.168.1.58
 > 45.1.168.192.in-addr.arpa       name = jokob-NUC.localdomain.
@@ -33,22 +33,14 @@ If you are running a DNS server, such as **AdGuard**, set up **Private reverse D
 
 ### Specifying the DNS in the container
 
-You can specify the DNS server in the docker-compose to improve name resolution on your network. 
+You can specify the DNS server in the docker-compose to improve name resolution on your network.
 
 ```yaml
 services:
   netalertx:
     container_name: netalertx
     image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"
-    restart: unless-stopped
-    volumes:
-      -  /home/netalertx/config:/app/config
-      -  /home/netalertx/db:/app/db
-      -  /home/netalertx/log:/app/log
-    environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin
-      - PORT=20211
-    network_mode: host
+...
     dns:           # specifying the DNS servers used for the container
       - 10.8.0.1
       - 10.8.0.17
@@ -56,31 +48,21 @@ services:
 
 ### Using a custom resolv.conf file
 
-You can configure a custom **/etc/resolv.conf** file in **docker-compose.yml** and set the nameserver to your LAN DNS server (e.g.: Pi-Hole). See the relevant [resolv.conf man](https://www.man7.org/linux/man-pages/man5/resolv.conf.5.html) entry for details. 
+You can configure a custom **/etc/resolv.conf** file in **docker-compose.yml** and set the nameserver to your LAN DNS server (e.g.: Pi-Hole). See the relevant [resolv.conf man](https://www.man7.org/linux/man-pages/man5/resolv.conf.5.html) entry for details.
 
 #### docker-compose.yml:
 
 ```yaml
-version: "3"
 services:
   netalertx:
     container_name: netalertx
-    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"
-    restart: unless-stopped
     volumes:
-      - ./config/app.conf:/app/config/app.conf
-      - ./db:/app/db
-      - ./log:/app/log
-      - ./config/resolv.conf:/etc/resolv.conf                          # Mapping the /resolv.conf file for better name resolution
-    environment:
-      - TZ=Europe/Berlin
-      - PORT=20211
-    ports:
-      - "20211:20211"
-    network_mode: host
+...
+      - /local_data_dir/config/resolv.conf:/etc/resolv.conf                          # ⚠ Mapping the /resolv.conf file for better name resolution
+...
 ```
 
-#### ./config/resolv.conf:
+#### /local_data_dir/config/resolv.conf:
 
 The most important below is the `nameserver` entry (you can add multiple):
 

docs/SECURITY_FEATURES.md

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Here’s a breakdown of the defensive layers you get, right out of the box using
 
 **Methodology:** All writable locations are treated as untrusted, temporary, and non-executable by default.
 
-* **In-Memory Volatile Storage:** The `docker-compose.yml` configuration maps all temporary directories (e.g., `/app/log`, `/app/api`, `/tmp`) to in-memory `tmpfs` filesystems. They do not exist on the host's disk.
+* **In-Memory Volatile Storage:** The `docker-compose.yml` configuration maps all temporary directories (e.g., `/tmp/log`, `/tmp/api`, `/tmp`) to in-memory `tmpfs` filesystems. They do not exist on the host's disk.
 
 * **Volatile Data:** Because these locations exist only in RAM, their contents are **instantly and irrevocably erased** when the container is stopped. This provides a "self-cleaning" mechanism that purges any attacker-dropped files or payloads on every single restart.