Merge pull request #1201 from ingoratsdorf/ubuntu24-rewrite

Ubuntu 24 Installer rewrite

.devcontainer/Dockerfile

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+# DO NOT MODIFY THIS FILE DIRECTLY. IT IS AUTO-GENERATED BY .devcontainer/scripts/generate-dockerfile.sh
+
+# ---/Dockerfile---
+FROM alpine:3.22 AS builder
+
+ARG INSTALL_DIR=/app
+
+ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1
+
+# Install build dependencies
+RUN apk add --no-cache bash shadow python3 python3-dev gcc musl-dev libffi-dev openssl-dev git \
+    && python -m venv /opt/venv
+
+# Enable venv
+ENV PATH="/opt/venv/bin:$PATH"
+
+
+RUN pip install openwrt-luci-rpc asusrouter asyncio aiohttp graphene flask flask-cors unifi-sm-api tplink-omada-client wakeonlan pycryptodome requests paho-mqtt scapy cron-converter pytz json2table dhcp-leases pyunifi speedtest-cli chardet python-nmap dnspython librouteros yattag git+https://github.com/foreign-sub/aiofreepybox.git
+
+# Append Iliadbox certificate to aiofreepybox
+
+# second stage
+FROM alpine:3.22 AS runner
+
+ARG INSTALL_DIR=/app
+
+COPY --from=builder /opt/venv /opt/venv
+COPY --from=builder /usr/sbin/usermod /usr/sbin/groupmod /usr/sbin/
+
+# Enable venv
+ENV PATH="/opt/venv/bin:$PATH" 
+
+# default port and listen address
+ENV PORT=20211 LISTEN_ADDR=0.0.0.0 
+
+# needed for s6-overlay
+ENV S6_CMD_WAIT_FOR_SERVICES_MAXTIME=0
+
+# ❗ IMPORTANT - if you modify this file modify the /install/install_dependecies.sh file as well ❗ 
+
+RUN apk update --no-cache \
+    && apk add --no-cache bash libbsd zip lsblk gettext-envsubst sudo mtr tzdata s6-overlay \
+    && apk add --no-cache curl arp-scan iproute2 iproute2-ss nmap nmap-scripts traceroute nbtscan avahi avahi-tools openrc dbus net-tools net-snmp-tools bind-tools awake ca-certificates \
+    && apk add --no-cache sqlite php83 php83-fpm php83-cgi php83-curl php83-sqlite3 php83-session \
+    && apk add --no-cache python3 nginx \
+    && ln -s /usr/bin/awake /usr/bin/wakeonlan \
+    && rm -f /etc/nginx/http.d/default.conf
+
+
+# Add crontab file
+COPY --chmod=600 --chown=root:root install/crontab /etc/crontabs/root
+
+# Start all required services
+
+HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=5s --start-period=15s --retries=2 \
+    CMD curl -sf -o /dev/null ${LISTEN_ADDR}:${PORT}/php/server/query_json.php?file=app_state.json
+
+ENTRYPOINT ["/init"]
+
+# ---/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile---
+
+# Devcontainer build stage (do not build directly)
+# This file is combined with the root /Dockerfile by
+#   .devcontainer/scripts/generate-dockerfile.sh
+# The generator appends this stage to produce .devcontainer/Dockerfile.
+# Prefer to place dev-only setup here; use setup.sh only for runtime fixes.
+
+FROM runner AS devcontainer
+ENV INSTALL_DIR=/app 
+ENV PYTHONPATH=/workspaces/NetAlertX/test:/workspaces/NetAlertX/server:/app:/app/server:/opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages
+
+# Install common tools, create user, and set up sudo
+RUN apk add --no-cache git nano vim jq php83-pecl-xdebug py3-pip nodejs sudo gpgconf pytest pytest-cov && \
+    adduser -D -s /bin/sh netalertx && \
+    addgroup netalertx nginx && \
+    addgroup netalertx www-data && \
+    echo "netalertx ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD:ALL" > /etc/sudoers.d/90-netalertx && \
+    chmod 440 /etc/sudoers.d/90-netalertx
+# Install debugpy in the virtualenv if present, otherwise into system python3
+RUN /bin/sh -c '(/opt/venv/bin/python3 -m pip install --no-cache-dir debugpy) || (python3 -m pip install --no-cache-dir debugpy) || true'
+# setup nginx
+COPY .devcontainer/resources/netalertx-devcontainer.conf /etc/nginx/http.d/netalert-frontend.conf
+RUN set -e; \
+    chown netalertx:nginx /etc/nginx/http.d/netalert-frontend.conf; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 775 /app; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 755 /run/nginx; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 755 /var/lib/nginx/logs; \
+    rm -f /var/lib/nginx/logs/* || true; \
+    for f in error access; do : > /var/lib/nginx/logs/$f.log; done; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 777 /run/php; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 775 /var/log/php; \
+    chown -R netalertx:www-data /etc/nginx/http.d; \
+    chmod -R 775 /etc/nginx/http.d; \
+    chown -R netalertx:www-data /var/lib/nginx; \
+    chmod -R 755 /var/lib/nginx && \
+    chown -R netalertx:www-data /var/log/nginx/ && \
+    sed -i '/^user /d' /etc/nginx/nginx.conf; \
+    sed -i 's|^error_log .*|error_log /dev/stderr warn;|' /etc/nginx/nginx.conf; \
+    sed -i 's|^access_log .*|access_log /dev/stdout main;|' /etc/nginx/nginx.conf; \
+    sed -i 's|error_log .*|error_log /dev/stderr warn;|g' /etc/nginx/http.d/*.conf 2>/dev/null || true; \
+    sed -i 's|access_log .*|access_log /dev/stdout main;|g' /etc/nginx/http.d/*.conf 2>/dev/null || true; \
+    mkdir -p /run/openrc; \
+    chown netalertx:nginx /run/openrc/; \
+    rm -Rf /run/openrc/*;
+
+# setup pytest
+RUN sudo /opt/venv/bin/python -m pip install -U pytest pytest-cov
+
+WORKDIR /workspaces/NetAlertX
+
+
+ENTRYPOINT ["/bin/sh","-c","sleep infinity"]

.devcontainer/README.md

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+# NetAlertX Devcontainer Notes
+
+This devcontainer replicates the production container as closely as practical, with a few development-oriented differences.
+
+Key behavior
+- No init process: Services are managed by shell scripts using killall, setsid, and nohup. Startup and restarts are script-driven rather than supervised by an init system.
+- Autogenerated Dockerfile: The effective devcontainer Dockerfile is generated on demand by `.devcontainer/scripts/generate-dockerfile.sh`. It combines the root `Dockerfile` (with certain COPY instructions removed) and an extra "devcontainer" stage from `.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile`. When you change the resource Dockerfile, re-run the generator to refresh `.devcontainer/Dockerfile`.
+- Where to put setup: Prefer baking setup into `.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile`. Use `.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh` only for steps that must happen at container start (e.g., cleaning up nginx/php ownership, creating directories, touching runtime files) or depend on runtime paths.
+
+Debugging (F5)
+The Frontend and backend run in debug mode always.  You can attach your debugger at any time.  
+- Python Backend Debug: Attach - The backend runs with a debugger on port 5678. Set breakpoints in the code and press F5 to begin triggering them.
+- PHP Frontend (XDebug) Xdebug listens on 9003. Start listening and use an Xdebug extension in your browser to debug PHP.
+
+Common workflows (F1->Tasks: Run Task)
+- Regenerate the devcontainer Dockerfile: Run the VS Code task "Generate Dockerfile" or execute `.devcontainer/scripts/generate-dockerfile.sh`. The result is `.devcontainer/Dockerfile`.
+- Re-run startup provisioning: Use the task "Re-Run Startup Script" to execute `.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh` in the container.
+- Start services:
+  - 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)".
+
+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.
+- Run tests via VS Code Pytest Runner or `pytest -q` from the workspace root.
+
+Conventions
+- Don’t edit `.devcontainer/Dockerfile` directly; edit `.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile` and regenerate.
+- Keep setup in the resource Dockerfile when possible; reserve `setup.sh` for runtime fixes.
+- Avoid hardcoding ports/secrets; prefer existing settings and helpers (see `.github/copilot-instructions.md`).

.devcontainer/devcontainer.json

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+{
+  "name": "NetAlertX DevContainer",
+  "remoteUser": "netalertx",
+  "build": {
+    "dockerfile": "Dockerfile",
+    "context": "..",
+    "target": "devcontainer"
+  },
+  "workspaceFolder": "/workspaces/NetAlertX",
+  "runArgs": [
+    "--add-host=host.docker.internal:host-gateway",
+    "--security-opt", "apparmor=unconfined" // for alowing ramdisk mounts
+  ],
+
+  "capAdd": [
+    "SYS_ADMIN", // For mounting ramdisks
+    "NET_ADMIN", // For network interface configuration
+    "NET_RAW"    // For raw packet manipulation
+  ],
+  
+  
+  
+  "postStartCommand": "${containerWorkspaceFolder}/.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh",
+  
+  "customizations": {
+    "vscode": {
+      "extensions": [
+        "ms-python.python",
+        "ms-azuretools.vscode-docker",
+        "felixfbecker.php-debug",
+        "bmewburn.vscode-intelephense-client",
+        "xdebug.php-debug",
+        "ms-python.vscode-pylance",
+        "pamaron.pytest-runner",
+        "coderabbit.coderabbit-vscode",
+        "ms-python.black-formatter"
+      ]
+      ,
+      "settings": {
+        "terminal.integrated.cwd": "${containerWorkspaceFolder}",
+        // Python testing configuration
+        "python.testing.pytestEnabled": true,
+        "python.testing.unittestEnabled": false,
+        "python.testing.pytestArgs": [
+          "test"
+        ],
+        // Make sure we discover tests and import server correctly
+        "python.analysis.extraPaths": [
+          "/workspaces/NetAlertX",
+          "/workspaces/NetAlertX/server",
+          "/app",
+          "/app/server"
+        ]
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "forwardPorts": [5678, 9000, 9003, 20211, 20212],
+
+  "portsAttributes": {
+    "20211": {
+      "label": "Frontend:Nginx+PHP"
+    },
+    "20212": {
+      "label": "Backend:GraphQL"
+    },
+    "9003": {
+      "label": "PHP Debug:Xdebug"
+    },
+    "9000": {
+      "label": "PHP-FPM:FastCGI"
+    },
+    "5678": {
+      "label": "Python Debug:debugpy"
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Optional: ensures compose services are stopped when you close the window
+  "shutdownAction": "stopContainer"
+}

.devcontainer/resources/99-xdebug.ini

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+zend_extension="xdebug.so"
+[xdebug]
+xdebug.mode=develop,debug
+xdebug.log_level=0
+xdebug.client_host=host.docker.internal
+xdebug.client_port=9003
+xdebug.start_with_request=yes
+xdebug.discover_client_host=1

.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile

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+# Devcontainer build stage (do not build directly)
+# This file is combined with the root /Dockerfile by
+#   .devcontainer/scripts/generate-dockerfile.sh
+# The generator appends this stage to produce .devcontainer/Dockerfile.
+# Prefer to place dev-only setup here; use setup.sh only for runtime fixes.
+
+FROM runner AS devcontainer
+ENV INSTALL_DIR=/app 
+ENV PYTHONPATH=/workspaces/NetAlertX/test:/workspaces/NetAlertX/server:/app:/app/server:/opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages
+
+# Install common tools, create user, and set up sudo
+RUN apk add --no-cache git nano vim jq php83-pecl-xdebug py3-pip nodejs sudo gpgconf pytest pytest-cov && \
+    adduser -D -s /bin/sh netalertx && \
+    addgroup netalertx nginx && \
+    addgroup netalertx www-data && \
+    echo "netalertx ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD:ALL" > /etc/sudoers.d/90-netalertx && \
+    chmod 440 /etc/sudoers.d/90-netalertx
+# Install debugpy in the virtualenv if present, otherwise into system python3
+RUN /bin/sh -c '(/opt/venv/bin/python3 -m pip install --no-cache-dir debugpy) || (python3 -m pip install --no-cache-dir debugpy) || true'
+# setup nginx
+COPY .devcontainer/resources/netalertx-devcontainer.conf /etc/nginx/http.d/netalert-frontend.conf
+RUN set -e; \
+    chown netalertx:nginx /etc/nginx/http.d/netalert-frontend.conf; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 775 /app; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 755 /run/nginx; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 755 /var/lib/nginx/logs; \
+    rm -f /var/lib/nginx/logs/* || true; \
+    for f in error access; do : > /var/lib/nginx/logs/$f.log; done; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 777 /run/php; \
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 775 /var/log/php; \
+    chown -R netalertx:www-data /etc/nginx/http.d; \
+    chmod -R 775 /etc/nginx/http.d; \
+    chown -R netalertx:www-data /var/lib/nginx; \
+    chmod -R 755 /var/lib/nginx && \
+    chown -R netalertx:www-data /var/log/nginx/ && \
+    sed -i '/^user /d' /etc/nginx/nginx.conf; \
+    sed -i 's|^error_log .*|error_log /dev/stderr warn;|' /etc/nginx/nginx.conf; \
+    sed -i 's|^access_log .*|access_log /dev/stdout main;|' /etc/nginx/nginx.conf; \
+    sed -i 's|error_log .*|error_log /dev/stderr warn;|g' /etc/nginx/http.d/*.conf 2>/dev/null || true; \
+    sed -i 's|access_log .*|access_log /dev/stdout main;|g' /etc/nginx/http.d/*.conf 2>/dev/null || true; \
+    mkdir -p /run/openrc; \
+    chown netalertx:nginx /run/openrc/; \
+    rm -Rf /run/openrc/*;
+
+# setup pytest
+RUN sudo /opt/venv/bin/python -m pip install -U pytest pytest-cov
+
+WORKDIR /workspaces/NetAlertX
+
+
+ENTRYPOINT ["/bin/sh","-c","sleep infinity"]

.devcontainer/resources/netalertx-devcontainer.conf

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+log_format netalertx '$remote_addr - $remote_user [$time_local] "$request" '
+                     '$status $body_bytes_sent "$http_referer" '
+                     '"$http_user_agent" "$http_x_forwarded_for"';
+access_log /var/log/nginx/access.log netalertx flush=1s;
+error_log  /var/log/nginx/error.log  warn;
+
+server {
+    listen 20211 default_server;
+    root /app/front;
+    index index.php;
+
+    add_header X-Forwarded-Prefix "/netalertx" always;
+    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Prefix "/netalertx";
+
+    location ~* \.php$ {
+        add_header Cache-Control "no-store";
+        fastcgi_pass 127.0.0.1:9000;
+        include         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/scripts/generate-dockerfile.sh

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+#!/bin/sh
+
+# Generator for .devcontainer/Dockerfile
+# Combines the root /Dockerfile (with some COPY lines removed) and
+# the dev-only stage in .devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile.
+# Run this script after modifying the resource Dockerfile to refresh
+# the final .devcontainer/Dockerfile used by the devcontainer.
+
+# Make a copy of the original Dockerfile to the .devcontainer folder
+# but remove the COPY . ${INSTALL_DIR}/ command from it. This avoids
+# overwriting /app (which uses symlinks to the workspace) and preserves
+# debugging capabilities inside the devcontainer.
+
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(CDPATH= cd -- "$(dirname -- "$0")" && pwd)"
+DEVCONTAINER_DIR="${SCRIPT_DIR%/scripts}"
+ROOT_DIR="${DEVCONTAINER_DIR%/.devcontainer}"
+
+OUT_FILE="${DEVCONTAINER_DIR}/Dockerfile"
+
+echo "# DO NOT MODIFY THIS FILE DIRECTLY. IT IS AUTO-GENERATED BY .devcontainer/scripts/generate-dockerfile.sh" > "$OUT_FILE"
+echo "" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+echo "# ---/Dockerfile---" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+
+sed '/${INSTALL_DIR}/d' "${ROOT_DIR}/Dockerfile" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+
+# sed the line https://github.com/foreign-sub/aiofreepybox.git \\ to remove trailing backslash
+sed -i '/aiofreepybox.git/ s/ \\$//' "$OUT_FILE"
+
+# don't cat the file, just copy it in because it doesn't exist at build time
+sed -i 's|^ RUN cat ${INSTALL_DIR}/install/freebox_certificate.pem >> /opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages/aiofreepybox/freebox_certificates.pem$| COPY install/freebox_certificate.pem /opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages/aiofreepybox/freebox_certificates.pem |' "$OUT_FILE"
+
+echo "" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+echo "# ---/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile---" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+echo "" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+
+cat "${DEVCONTAINER_DIR}/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile" >> "$OUT_FILE"
+
+echo "Generated $OUT_FILE using root dir $ROOT_DIR" >&2

.devcontainer/scripts/restart-backend.sh

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+#!/bin/sh
+# Start (or restart) the NetAlertX Python backend under debugpy in background.
+# This script is invoked by the VS Code task "Restart GraphQL".
+# It exists to avoid complex inline command chains that were being mangled by the task runner.
+
+set -e
+
+LOG_DIR=/app/log
+APP_DIR=/app/server
+PY=python3
+PORT_DEBUG=5678
+
+# Kill any prior debug/run instances
+sudo killall python3 2>/dev/null || true
+sleep 2
+
+echo ''|tee $LOG_DIR/stdout.log $LOG_DIR/stderr.log $LOG_DIR/app.log
+
+cd "$APP_DIR"
+
+# Launch using absolute module path for clarity; rely on cwd for local imports
+setsid nohup "${PY}" -m debugpy --listen "0.0.0.0:${PORT_DEBUG}" /app/server/__main__.py \
+  1>>"$LOG_DIR/stdout.log" \
+  2>>"$LOG_DIR/stderr.log" &
+PID=$!
+sleep 2

.devcontainer/scripts/run-tests.sh

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+#!/bin/sh
+# shellcheck shell=sh
+# Simple helper to run pytest inside the devcontainer with correct paths
+set -eu
+
+# Ensure we run from the workspace root
+cd /workspaces/NetAlertX
+
+# Make sure PYTHONPATH includes server and workspace
+export PYTHONPATH="/workspaces/NetAlertX:/workspaces/NetAlertX/server:/app:/app/server:${PYTHONPATH:-}"
+
+# Default to running the full test suite under /workspaces/NetAlertX/test
+pytest -q --maxfail=1 --disable-warnings test "$@"

.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh

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+#! /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 NGINX_BIN="/usr/sbin/nginx"
+export CROND_BIN="/usr/sbin/crond -f"
+
+
+export ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL=false
+export INSTALL_DIR=/app
+export APP_DATA_LOCATION=/app/config
+export APP_CONFIG_LOCATION=/app/config
+export LOGS_LOCATION=/app/logs
+export CONF_FILE="app.conf"
+export NGINX_CONF_FILE=netalertx.conf
+export DB_FILE="app.db"
+export FULL_FILEDB_PATH="${INSTALL_DIR}/db/${DB_FILE}"
+export NGINX_CONFIG_FILE="/etc/nginx/http.d/${NGINX_CONF_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"
+
+
+ 
+main() {
+    echo "=== NetAlertX Development Container Setup ==="
+    echo "Setting up ${SOURCE_DIR}..."
+    configure_source
+    
+    echo "--- Starting Development Services ---"
+    configure_php
+
+
+    start_services
+}
+
+# safe_link: create a symlink from source to target, removing existing target if necessary
+# bypassing the default behavior of symlinking the directory into the target directory if it is a directory
+safe_link() {
+    # usage: safe_link <source> <target>
+    local src="$1"
+    local dst="$2"
+
+    # Ensure parent directory exists
+    install -d -m 775 "$(dirname "$dst")" >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
+
+    # If target exists, remove it without dereferencing symlinks
+    if [ -L "$dst" ] || [ -e "$dst" ]; then
+        rm -rf "$dst"
+    fi
+
+    # Create link; -n prevents deref, -f replaces if somehow still exists
+    ln -sfn "$src" "$dst"
+}
+
+# Setup source directory
+configure_source() {
+    echo "[1/3] Configuring Source..."
+    echo "  -> Linking source to ${INSTALL_DIR}"
+    echo "Dev">${INSTALL_DIR}/.VERSION
+
+    echo "  -> Mounting ramdisks for /log and /api"
+    sudo mount -t tmpfs -o size=256M tmpfs "${SOURCE_DIR}/log"
+    sudo mount -t tmpfs -o size=512M tmpfs "${SOURCE_DIR}/api"
+    safe_link ${SOURCE_DIR}/api           ${INSTALL_DIR}/api
+    safe_link ${SOURCE_DIR}/back          ${INSTALL_DIR}/back
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/config"     "${INSTALL_DIR}/config"
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/db"         "${INSTALL_DIR}/db"
+    if [ ! -f "${SOURCE_DIR}/config/app.conf" ]; then
+        cp ${SOURCE_DIR}/back/app.conf ${INSTALL_DIR}/config/
+        cp ${SOURCE_DIR}/back/app.db ${INSTALL_DIR}/db/
+    fi
+
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/docs"       "${INSTALL_DIR}/docs"
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/front"      "${INSTALL_DIR}/front"
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/install"    "${INSTALL_DIR}/install"
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/scripts"    "${INSTALL_DIR}/scripts"
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/server"     "${INSTALL_DIR}/server"
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/test"       "${INSTALL_DIR}/test"
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/log"       "${INSTALL_DIR}/log"
+    safe_link "${SOURCE_DIR}/mkdocs.yml" "${INSTALL_DIR}/mkdocs.yml"
+
+    echo "  -> Copying static files to ${INSTALL_DIR}"
+    cp -R ${SOURCE_DIR}/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md ${INSTALL_DIR}/
+    cp -R ${SOURCE_DIR}/dockerfiles ${INSTALL_DIR}/dockerfiles
+    sudo cp -na "${INSTALL_DIR}/back/${CONF_FILE}" "${INSTALL_DIR}/config/${CONF_FILE}"
+    sudo cp -na "${INSTALL_DIR}/back/${DB_FILE}" "${FULL_FILEDB_PATH}"
+    if [ -e "${INSTALL_DIR}/api/user_notifications.json" ]; then
+        echo "  -> Removing existing user_notifications.json"
+        sudo rm "${INSTALL_DIR}"/api/user_notifications.json
+    fi
+
+
+    
+    echo "  -> Setting ownership and permissions"
+    sudo find ${INSTALL_DIR}/ -type d -exec chmod 775 {} \;
+    sudo find ${INSTALL_DIR}/ -type f -exec chmod 664 {} \;
+    sudo date +%s > "${INSTALL_DIR}/front/buildtimestamp.txt"
+    sudo chmod 640 "${INSTALL_DIR}/config/${CONF_FILE}" || true
+
+
+
+    echo "  -> Setting up log directory"
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 777 ${INSTALL_DIR}/log/plugins
+
+    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
+
+    date +%s > /app/front/buildtimestamp.txt
+
+    killall python &>/dev/null
+    sleep 1
+}
+
+#
+
+# start_services: start crond, PHP-FPM, nginx and the application
+start_services() {
+    echo "[3/3] Starting services..."
+
+    killall nohup &>/dev/null || true
+
+    killall php-fpm83 &>/dev/null || true
+    killall crond &>/dev/null || true
+    # Give the OS a moment to release the php-fpm socket
+    sleep 0.3
+    echo "      -> Starting CronD"
+    setsid nohup $CROND_BIN &>/dev/null &
+
+    echo "      -> Starting PHP-FPM"
+    setsid nohup $PHP_FPM_BIN &>/dev/null &
+
+    sudo killall nginx &>/dev/null || true
+    # Wait for the previous nginx processes to exit and for the port to free up
+    tries=0
+    while ss -ltn | grep -q ":${PORT}[[:space:]]" && [ $tries -lt 10 ]; do
+        echo "  -> Waiting for port ${PORT} to free..."
+        sleep 0.2
+        tries=$((tries+1))
+    done
+    sleep 0.2
+    echo "      -> Starting Nginx"
+    setsid nohup $NGINX_BIN &>/dev/null &
+    echo "      -> Starting Backend ${APP_DIR}/server..."
+    $APP_COMMAND 
+    sleep 2
+}
+
+# configure_php: configure PHP-FPM and enable dev debug options
+configure_php() {
+    echo "[2/3] Configuring PHP-FPM..."
+    sudo killall php-fpm83 &>/dev/null || true
+    install -d -o nginx -g www-data /run/php/ &>/dev/null
+    sudo sed -i "/^;pid/c\pid = /run/php/php8.3-fpm.pid" /etc/php83/php-fpm.conf
+    sudo sed -i 's|^listen = .*|listen = 127.0.0.1:9000|' /etc/php83/php-fpm.d/www.conf
+    sudo sed -i 's|fastcgi_pass .*|fastcgi_pass 127.0.0.1:9000;|' /etc/nginx/http.d/*.conf
+
+    #increase max child process count to 10
+    sudo sed -i -e 's/pm.max_children = 5/pm.max_children = 10/' /etc/php83/php-fpm.d/www.conf 
+
+    # find any line in php-fmp that starts with either ;error_log or error_log = and replace it with error_log = /app/log/app.php_errors.log
+    sudo sed -i '/^;*error_log\s*=/c\error_log = /app/log/app.php_errors.log' /etc/php83/php-fpm.conf
+    # If the line was not found, append it to the end of the file
+    if ! grep -q '^error_log\s*=' /etc/php83/php-fpm.conf; then
+        echo 'error_log = /app/log/app.php_errors.log' | sudo tee -a /etc/php83/php-fpm.conf
+    fi
+
+    sudo mkdir -p /etc/php83/conf.d
+    sudo cp /workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/resources/99-xdebug.ini /etc/php83/conf.d/99-xdebug.ini
+
+    sudo rm -R /var/log/php83 &>/dev/null || true
+    install -d -o netalertx -g www-data -m 755 var/log/php83;
+
+    sudo chmod 644 /etc/php83/conf.d/99-xdebug.ini || true
+
+}
+
+# (duplicate start_services removed)
+
+
+
+echo "$(git rev-parse --short=8 HEAD)">/app/.VERSION
+# Run the main function
+main
+
+
+

.devcontainer/scripts/stream-logs.sh

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+#!/bin/sh
+# Stream NetAlertX logs to stdout so the Dev Containers output channel shows them.
+# This script waits briefly for the files to appear and then tails them with -F.
+
+LOG_FILES="/app/log/app.log  /app/log/db_is_locked.log /app/log/execution_queue.log /app/log/app_front.log /app/log/app.php_errors.log /app/log/IP_changes.log /app/stderr.log /app/stdout.log"
+
+wait_for_files() {
+  # Wait up to ~10s for at least one of the files to exist
+  attempts=0
+  while [ $attempts -lt 20 ]; do
+    for f in $LOG_FILES; do
+      if [ -f "$f" ]; then
+        return 0
+      fi
+    done
+    attempts=$((attempts+1))
+    sleep 0.5
+  done
+  return 1
+}
+
+if wait_for_files; then
+  echo "Starting log stream for:"
+  for f in $LOG_FILES; do
+    [ -f "$f" ] && echo "  $f"
+  done
+
+  # Use tail -F where available. If tail -F isn't supported, tail -f is used as fallback.
+  # Some minimal images may have busybox tail without -F; this handles both.
+  if tail --version >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    # GNU tail supports -F
+    tail -n +1 -F $LOG_FILES
+  else
+    # Fallback to -f for busybox; will exit if files rotate or do not exist initially
+    tail -n +1 -f $LOG_FILES
+  fi
+else
+  echo "No log files appeared after wait; exiting stream script."
+  exit 0
+fi

.devcontainer/xdebug-trigger.ini

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+zend_extension=xdebug.so
+xdebug.mode=debug
+xdebug.start_with_request=trigger
+xdebug.trigger_value=VSCODE
+xdebug.client_host=host.docker.internal
+xdebug.client_port=9003
+xdebug.log=/var/log/xdebug.log
+xdebug.log_level=7
+xdebug.idekey=VSCODE
+xdebug.discover_client_host=true
+xdebug.max_nesting_level=512

.dockerignore

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+.dockerignore
+.env
+.git
+.github
+.gitignore
+docker-compose.yml
+Dockerfile
+Dockerfile.debian
+docs
+LICENSE.txt
+README.md
+CONTRIBUTING
+FUNDING.yml
+config/.gitignore
+db/.gitignore

.env

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+#GLOBAL PATH VARIABLES
+
+APP_DATA_LOCATION=/path/to/docker_appdata
+APP_CONFIG_LOCATION=/path/to/docker_config
+LOGS_LOCATION=/path/to/docker_logs
+
+#ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES
+
+TZ=Europe/Paris
+PORT=20211
+
+#DEVELOPMENT VARIABLES
+
+DEV_LOCATION=/path/to/local/source/code

.github/FUNDING.yml

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+github: jokob-sk
+patreon: netalertx
+buy_me_a_coffee: jokobsk

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation-feedback.yml

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+name: Documentation Feedback 📝
+description: Suggest improvements, clarify inconsistencies, or report issues related to the documentation.
+labels: ['documentation 📚']
+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 documentation change you're suggesting.
+    options:
+      - label: I have searched the existing open and closed issues
+        required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    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
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Describe the issue
+    description: A clear and concise explanation of the issue or inconsistency you found in the documentation.
+    placeholder: e.g. The linked file is referred to as "Contributor Guidelines" but only covers frontend topics.
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Your suggestion or proposed solution
+    description: Suggest how the documentation could be improved, clarified, or reorganized.
+    placeholder: e.g. Combine frontend and backend development into a single CONTRIBUTING.md file with common sections to reduce fragmentation.
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: checkboxes
+  attributes:
+    label: What type of issue is this?
+    options:
+      - label: Missing information
+      - label: Inaccurate or outdated information
+      - label: Unclear or confusing content
+      - label: Structure or organization improvements
+      - label: Other (explain in issue)
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Anything else?
+    description: |
+      Additional context, references, screenshots, or related issues. You can also mention if you’re willing to help implement the suggestion.
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: checkboxes
+  attributes:
+    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"
+      - label: "No, I’m just suggesting the idea"

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement-request.yml

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+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

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+name: Feature Request
+description: 'Suggest an idea for NetAlertX'
+labels: ['Feature request ➕']
+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. 
+    options:
+    - label: I have searched the existing open and closed issues
+      required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe
+    description: A clear and concise description of what the problem is.
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Describe the solution you'd like
+    description: A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Describe alternatives you've considered
+    description: A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    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. 
+    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/
+    options:
+    - label: "Yes"
+    - label: "No"

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

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+name: Bug Report
+description: 'When submitting an issue enable LOG_LEVEL="trace" and have a look at the docs.'
+labels: ['bug 🐛']
+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 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/
+      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. 
+    options:
+    - label: "Firefox"
+    - label: "Chrome"
+    - label: "Edge"
+    - label: "Safari (unsupported) - PRs welcome"
+    - label: "N/A - This is an issue with the backend"
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Current Behavior
+    description: A concise description of what you're experiencing.
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Expected Behavior
+    description: A concise description of what you expected to happen.
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Steps To Reproduce
+    description: Steps to reproduce the behavior.
+    placeholder: |
+      1. With these settings...
+      2. With this config...
+      3. Run '...'
+      4. See error...
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: app.conf
+    description: |
+      Paste your `app.conf` (remove personal info)    
+    render: python
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: textarea
+  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. 
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: checkboxes
+  attributes:
+    label: Debug enabled
+    description: I confirm I enabled `debug`
+    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

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

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+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/security-report.yml

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+name: Security Report 🔐
+description: Report a security vulnerability or concern privately.
+labels: ['security 🔐']
+body:
+- type: markdown
+  attributes:
+    value: |
+      **Important:** For security reasons, please do **not** post sensitive security issues publicly in the issue tracker.
+      Instead, send details to our security contact email: [jokob@duck.com](mailto:jokob@duck.com).
+      
+      We appreciate your responsible disclosure.
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Brief summary (non-sensitive)
+    description: Provide a non-sensitive overview of the security issue.
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Additional context or references
+    description: Any other information or related reports.
+    required: false
+- type: checkboxes
+  attributes:
+    label: Have you sent this report via email to the security contact?
+    options:
+      - label: Yes, I have sent the details to jokob@duck.com
+        required: true
+      - label: Not yet, I will send it after opening this issue

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/setup-help.yml

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+name: Setup help
+description: 'When submitting an issue enable LOG_LEVEL="trace" and re-search first.'
+labels: ['Setup 📥']
+body:
+- 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/
+      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
+      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. 
+    options:
+    - label: "Firefox"
+    - label: "Chrome"
+    - label: "Other (unsupported) - PRs welcome"
+    - label: "N/A - This is an issue with the backend"
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: What I want to do
+    description: Describe what you want to achieve.
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Relevant settings you changed
+    description: |
+      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`    
+    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. 
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: checkboxes
+  attributes:
+    label: Debug enabled
+    description: I confirm I enabled `debug`
+    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

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/translation-request.yml

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+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/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/code-pr-template.md

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+## 📌 Description
+
+<!-- Provide a brief description of the changes you're introducing. Be clear and concise. -->
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 Related Issues
+
+<!-- Reference any related issues (e.g., closes #123, fixes #456) -->
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Type of Change
+
+Please check the relevant option(s):
+
+- [ ] 🐛 Bug fix
+- [ ] ✨ New feature
+- [ ] ♻️ Code refactor
+- [ ] 📚 Documentation update
+- [ ] 🧪 Test addition or change
+- [ ] 🔧 Build/config update
+- [ ] 🚀 Performance improvement
+- [ ] 🔨 CI/CD or automation
+- [ ] 🧹 Cleanup / chore
+
+---
+
+## 📷 Screenshots or Logs (if applicable)
+
+<!-- Add screenshots, terminal output, logs, or anything that helps understand your change -->
+
+---
+
+## 🧪 Testing Steps
+
+<!-- Describe how the change was tested. Manual steps, test cases, or automated test runs -->
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Checklist
+
+- [ ] I have read the [Contribution Guidelines](../../CONTRIBUTING)
+- [ ] I have tested my changes locally
+- [ ] I have updated relevant documentation (if applicable)
+- [ ] I have verified my changes do not break existing behavior
+- [ ] I am willing to respond to requested changes and feedback
+
+---
+
+## 🙋 Additional Notes
+
+<!-- Anything else you want reviewers to know? Future follow-ups? Questions? -->

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/docs-pr-template.md

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+## 📚 Documentation Update
+
+<!-- Describe the purpose of this PR in one or two sentences. Example: "This PR updates the contributor guidelines by merging frontend and backend sections." -->
+
+---
+
+## 📝 What’s Changed?
+
+<!-- Briefly outline what parts of the documentation were added, changed, removed, or reorganized -->
+
+- Combined frontend and backend development guidelines into a single file
+- Updated `mkdocs.yml` to reflect new structure
+- Added clarification on contribution process
+- Fixed outdated links in sidebar
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 Related Issue(s)
+
+<!-- Link to related issues, discussions, or context (e.g., closes #123) -->
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Checklist
+
+- [ ] I followed the formatting/style of existing documentation
+- [ ] I have read the [Contribution Guidelines](../../CONTRIBUTING)
+- [ ] I updated `mkdocs.yml` if necessary
+- [ ] I verified links and references still work
+- [ ] I checked that my changes improve clarity, structure, or accuracy
+- [ ] I'm open to feedback and suggestions
+
+---
+
+## 🙋 Additional Notes
+
+<!-- Optional: Include anything you want reviewers to be aware of -->

.github/copilot-instructions.md

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+This is NetAlertX — network monitoring & alerting.
+
+Purpose: Guide AI assistants to follow NetAlertX architecture, conventions, and safety practices. Be concise, opinionated, and prefer existing helpers/settings over new code or hardcoded values.
+
+## 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`
+- 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`
+- 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`
+
+Backend loop phases (see `server/__main__.py` and `server/plugin.py`): `once`, `schedule`, `always_after_scan`, `before_name_updates`, `on_new_device`, `on_notification`, plus ad‑hoc `run` via execution queue. Plugins execute as scripts that write result logs for ingestion.
+
+## 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()`.
+- Device import: define `database_column_definitions` when creating/updating devices; watched fields trigger notifications.
+
+### Standard Plugin Formats
+* publisher: Sends notifications to services. Runs `on_notification`. Data source: self.
+* dev scanner: Creates devices and manages online/offline status. Runs on `schedule`. Data source: self / SQLite DB.
+* name discovery: Discovers device names via various protocols. Runs `before_name_updates` or on `schedule`. Data source: self.
+* importer: Imports devices from another service. Runs on `schedule`. Data source: self / SQLite DB.
+* system: Provides core system functionality. Runs on `schedule` or is always on. Data source: self / Template.
+* other: Miscellaneous plugins. Runs at various times. Data source: self / Template.
+
+### Plugin logging & outputs
+- Always log via `mylog()` like other plugins do (no `print()`). Example: `mylog('verbose', [f'[{pluginName}] In script'])`.
+- 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 `verbose` level unless debugging.
+
+- 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')`.
+
+## 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` (`timeNowTZ`, `normalize_mac`, 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)
+- 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.
+
+## 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 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.
+
+## 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/*`
+
+Assistant expectations
+- Reference concrete files/paths. Use existing helpers/settings. Keep changes idempotent and safe. Offer a quick validation step (log line, API hit, or JSON export) for anything you add.

.github/workflows/code_checks.yml

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+name: Code checks
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+    tags:
+      - '*.*.*'
+  pull_request:
+    branches:
+      - main
+
+jobs:
+  check-url-paths:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Check for incorrect absolute '/php/' URLs in frontend code
+        run: |
+          echo "🔍 Checking for incorrect absolute '/php/' URLs (should be 'php/' or './php/')..."
+
+          MATCHES=$(grep -rE "['\"]\/php\/" --include=\*.{js,php,html} ./front | grep -E "\.get|\.post|\.ajax|fetch|url\s*:") || true
+
+          if [ -n "$MATCHES" ]; then
+            echo "$MATCHES"
+            echo "❌ Found incorrectly absolute '/php/' URLs. Use 'php/' or './php/' for relative paths."
+            exit 1
+          else
+            echo "✅ No bad '/php/' URLs found."
+          fi
+
+
+
+      - name: Check Python syntax
+        run: |
+          set -e
+          echo "🔍 Checking Python syntax..."
+          find . -name "*.py" -print0 | xargs -0 -n1 python3 -m py_compile
+

.github/workflows/docker_cache-cleaner.yml

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+name: 🤖Automation - ci-package-cleaner
+
+on:
+
+  workflow_dispatch: # manual option
+
+  # schedule:
+  #   - cron: '15 22 * * 1' # every Monday 10.15pm UTC (~11.15am Tuesday NZT)
+
+jobs:
+
+  package-cleaner:
+    name: package-cleaner
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    timeout-minutes: 5
+    permissions:
+      packages: write
+    steps:
+
+      - uses: actions/delete-package-versions@v4
+        with: 
+          package-name: netalertx
+          package-type: container
+          min-versions-to-keep: 0
+          delete-only-untagged-versions: true

.github/workflows/docker_dev.yml

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+name: docker
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+    tags:
+      - '*.*.*'
+  pull_request:
+    branches:
+      - main
+
+jobs: 
+  docker_dev:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    timeout-minutes: 30
+    permissions:
+      contents: read
+      packages: write
+    if: >
+      contains(github.event.head_commit.message, 'PUSHPROD') != 'True' &&
+      github.repository == 'jokob-sk/NetAlertX'  
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Set up QEMU
+        uses: docker/setup-qemu-action@v3
+
+      - name: Set up Docker Buildx
+        uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
+
+      - name: Set up dynamic build ARGs
+        id: getargs        
+        run: echo "version=$(cat ./stable/VERSION)" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Get release version
+        id: get_version
+        run: echo "version=Dev" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Create .VERSION file
+        run: echo "${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}" >> .VERSION
+
+      - name: Docker meta
+        id: meta
+        uses: docker/metadata-action@v4
+        with:
+          images: |
+            ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev
+            jokobsk/netalertx-dev
+          tags: |
+            type=raw,value=latest
+            type=ref,event=branch
+            type=ref,event=pr
+            type=semver,pattern={{version}}
+            type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}}
+            type=semver,pattern={{major}}
+            type=sha
+
+      - 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: Log in to DockerHub
+        if: github.event_name != 'pull_request'
+        uses: docker/login-action@v3
+        with:
+          username: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_USERNAME }}
+          password: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Build and push
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v3
+        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 }}

.github/workflows/docker_prod.yml

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+# This workflow uses actions that are not certified by GitHub.
+# They are provided by a third-party and are governed by
+# separate terms of service, privacy policy, and support
+# documentation.
+
+# 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:
+  release:
+    types: [published]
+    tags:
+      - '*.[1-9]+[0-9]?.[1-9]+*'
+jobs:
+  docker:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    timeout-minutes: 30
+    permissions:
+      contents: read
+      packages: write
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Set up QEMU
+        uses: docker/setup-qemu-action@v3
+
+      - name: Set up Docker Buildx
+        uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
+
+      - name: Set up dynamic build ARGs
+        id: getargs        
+        run: echo "version=$(cat ./stable/VERSION)" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Get release version
+        id: get_version
+        run: echo "::set-output name=version::${GITHUB_REF#refs/tags/}"
+
+      - name: Create .VERSION file
+        run: echo "${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}" >> .VERSION
+
+      - name: Docker meta
+        id: meta
+        uses: docker/metadata-action@v4
+        with:
+          # list of Docker images to use as base name for tags
+          images: |
+            ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx
+            jokobsk/netalertx  
+          # generate Docker tags based on the following events/attributes
+          tags: |
+            type=semver,pattern={{version}},value=${{ inputs.version }}
+            type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}},value=${{ inputs.version }}
+            type=semver,pattern={{major}},value=${{ inputs.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
+        uses: docker/login-action@v3
+        with:
+          registry: ghcr.io
+          username: jokob-sk
+          password: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Login to DockerHub
+        if: github.event_name != 'pull_request'
+        uses: docker/login-action@v3
+        with:
+          username: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_USERNAME }}
+          password: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Build and push
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v3
+        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

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+name: docker
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - rewrite
+    tags:
+      - '*.*.*'
+  pull_request:
+    branches:
+      - rewrite
+
+jobs: 
+  docker_rewrite:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    timeout-minutes: 30
+    permissions:
+      contents: read
+      packages: write
+    if: >
+      contains(github.event.head_commit.message, 'PUSHPROD') != 'True' &&
+      github.repository == 'jokob-sk/NetAlertX'  
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Set up QEMU
+        uses: docker/setup-qemu-action@v3
+
+      - name: Set up Docker Buildx
+        uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
+
+      - name: Set up dynamic build ARGs
+        id: getargs        
+        run: echo "version=$(cat ./stable/VERSION)" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Get release version
+        id: get_version
+        run: echo "version=Dev" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Create .VERSION file
+        run: echo "${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}" >> .VERSION
+
+      - name: Docker meta
+        id: meta
+        uses: docker/metadata-action@v4
+        with:
+          images: |
+            ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev-rewrite
+            jokobsk/netalertx-dev-rewrite
+          tags: |
+            type=raw,value=latest
+            type=ref,event=branch
+            type=ref,event=pr
+            type=semver,pattern={{version}}
+            type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}}
+            type=semver,pattern={{major}}
+            type=sha
+
+      - 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: Log in to DockerHub
+        if: github.event_name != 'pull_request'
+        uses: docker/login-action@v3
+        with:
+          username: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_USERNAME }}
+          password: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Build and push
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v3
+        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 }}

.github/workflows/label-issues.yml

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+name: Label Issues by Installation Type
+
+on:
+  issues:
+    types: [opened]
+
+permissions:
+  issues: write
+
+jobs:
+  add-label:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Get issue content
+        uses: actions/github-script@v7
+        with:
+          script: |
+            const body = context.payload.issue.body;
+
+            const lowerBody = body.toLowerCase();
+
+            let labelsToAdd = [];
+
+            if (lowerBody.includes('bare-metal')) {
+              labelsToAdd.push('bare-metal ❗');
+            }
+
+            if (lowerBody.includes('home assistant')) {
+              labelsToAdd.push('Home Assistant 🏠');
+            }
+
+            if (lowerBody.includes('production (netalertx)') || lowerBody.includes('dev (netalertx-dev)')) {
+              labelsToAdd.push('Docker 🐋');
+            }
+
+            if (labelsToAdd.length > 0) {
+              await github.rest.issues.addLabels({
+                owner: context.repo.owner,
+                repo: context.repo.repo,
+                issue_number: context.issue.number,
+                labels: labelsToAdd
+              });
+            }

.github/workflows/mkdocs.yml

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+name: Deploy MkDocs
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main  # Change if your default branch is different
+
+jobs:
+  deploy:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout repository
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Set up Python
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        with:
+          python-version: '3.9'
+
+      - name: Install MkDocs
+        run: |
+          pip install mkdocs mkdocs-material && pip install mkdocs-github-admonitions-plugin 
+
+      - name: Deploy MkDocs
+        run: mkdocs gh-deploy --force

.github/workflows/social_post_on_release.yml

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+name: 📧 Social Posts
+on:
+  release:
+    types: [published]
+
+jobs:
+  post-discord:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Wait for 15 minutes
+        run: sleep 900  # 15 minutes delay
+
+      - name: Post to Discord
+        run: |
+          curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+          -d '{"content": "🎉 New release: **${{ github.event.release.name }}** is live! 🚀\nCheck it out here: ${{ github.event.release.html_url }}"}' \
+          ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL }}
+

.gitignore

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+.vscode
+.DS_Store
+config/*
+config/pialert.conf
+config/app.conf
+db/*
+db/pialert.db
+db/app.db
+front/log/*
+/log/*
+front/api/*
+/api/*
+**/plugins/**/*.log
+**/plugins/cloud_services/*
+**/%40eaDir/
+**/@eaDir/
+
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*$py.class
+
+**/last_result.log
+**/script.log
+**/pialert.conf_bak
+**/pialert.db_bak
+.*.swp
+
+front/img/cloud_services/*
+**/cloud_services.php
+**/cloud_services.js
+front/css/cloud_services.css
+
+docker-compose.yml.ffsb42
+.env.omada.ffsb42

.vscode/launch.json

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+{
+    "version": "0.2.0",
+    "configurations": [
+        {
+            "name": "Python Backend Debug: Attach",
+            "type": "debugpy",
+            "request": "attach",
+            "connect": {
+                "host": "localhost",
+                "port": 5678
+            },
+            "pathMappings": [
+                {
+                    // Map workspace root to /app for PHP and other resources, plus explicit server mapping for Python.
+                    "localRoot": "${workspaceFolder}",
+                    "remoteRoot": "/app"
+                },
+                {
+                    "localRoot": "${workspaceFolder}/server",
+                    "remoteRoot": "/app/server"
+                }
+            ]
+        },
+        {
+            "name": "PHP Frontend Xdebug: Listen",
+            "type": "php",
+            "request": "launch",
+            "port": 9003,
+            "pathMappings": {
+                "/app": "${workspaceFolder}"
+            }
+        }
+    ]
+}

.vscode/settings.json

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+{
+    "terminal.integrated.suggest.enabled": true,
+    // Use pytest and look under the test/ folder
+    "python.testing.pytestEnabled": true,
+    "python.testing.unittestEnabled": false,
+    "python.testing.pytestArgs": [
+        "test"
+    ],
+    // Ensure VS Code uses the devcontainer virtualenv
+    "python.defaultInterpreterPath": "/opt/venv/bin/python",
+    // Let the Python extension invoke pytest via the interpreter; avoid hardcoded paths
+    // Removed python.testing.pytestPath and legacy pytest.command overrides
+}

.vscode/tasks.json

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+{
+  "version": "2.0.0",
+  "tasks": [
+    {
+      "label": "Generate Dockerfile",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "${workspaceFolder:NetAlertX}/.devcontainer/scripts/generate-dockerfile.sh",
+      "presentation": {
+        "echo": true,
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "shared",
+        "showReuseMessage": false
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": [],
+      "group": {
+        "kind": "build",
+        "isDefault": false
+      },
+      "options": {
+        "cwd": "${workspaceFolder:NetAlertX}"
+      },
+      "icon": {
+        "id": "tools",
+        "color": "terminal.ansiYellow"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Re-Run Startup Script",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "${workspaceFolder:NetAlertX}/.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh",
+      "presentation": {
+        "echo": true,
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "shared",
+        "showReuseMessage": false
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": [],
+      "icon": {
+        "id": "beaker",
+        "color": "terminal.ansiBlue"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Start Backend (Python)",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "/workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts/restart-backend.sh",
+      "presentation": {
+        "echo": true,
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "shared",
+        "showReuseMessage": false,
+        "clear": false
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": [],
+      "icon": {
+        "id": "debug-restart",
+        "color": "terminal.ansiGreen"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Start Frontend (nginx and PHP-FPM)",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "killall php-fpm83 nginx 2>/dev/null || true; sleep 1; php-fpm83 & nginx",
+      "presentation": {
+        "echo": true,
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "shared",
+        "showReuseMessage": false,
+        "clear": false
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": [],
+      "icon": {
+        "id": "debug-restart",
+        "color": "terminal.ansiGreen"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Stop Frontend & Backend Services",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "pkill -f 'php-fpm83|nginx|crond|python3' || true",
+      "presentation": {
+        "echo": true,
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "shared",
+        "showReuseMessage": false
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": [],
+      "icon": {
+        "id": "debug-stop",
+        "color": "terminal.ansiRed"
+      }
+    }
+  ]
+}

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+
+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Pledge
+
+We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our
+community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender
+identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
+nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual
+identity and orientation.
+
+We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
+diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our
+community include:
+
+- Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
+- Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
+- Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
+- Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes,
+  and learning from the experience
+- Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the overall
+  community
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
+
+- The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of
+  any kind
+- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+- Public or private harassment
+- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email address,
+  without their explicit permission
+- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
+
+## Enforcement Responsibilities
+
+Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of
+acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive,
+or harmful.
+
+Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject
+comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are
+not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation
+decisions when appropriate.
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when
+an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces.
+Examples of representing our community include using an official email address,
+posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
+representative at an online or offline event.
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at <jokob@duck.com>.
+All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
+
+All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the
+reporter of any incident.
+
+## Ethical Use Clause (Project-Specific)
+
+While NetAlertX is a tool designed to empower users with greater insight into their own networks, we expect and encourage all users to use this software **ethically and legally**.
+
+- Do not use this software to scan or monitor networks without **explicit authorization**.
+- Respect privacy, consent, and data protection laws applicable in your jurisdiction.
+- Any use of NetAlertX for malicious surveillance, stalking, or unauthorized access is explicitly discouraged and may be grounds for removal from the community and revocation of support.
+
+We reserve the right to take appropriate action to uphold the ethical integrity of this project.
+
+## Enforcement Guidelines
+
+Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining
+the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
+
+### 1. Correction
+
+**Community Impact**: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed
+unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.
+
+**Consequence**: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing
+clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the
+behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.
+
+### 2. Warning
+
+**Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series of
+actions.
+
+**Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No
+interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with
+those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This
+includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels
+like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent
+ban.
+
+### 3. Temporary Ban
+
+**Community Impact**: A serious violation of community standards, including
+sustained inappropriate behavior.
+
+**Consequence**: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public
+communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or
+private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction
+with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period.
+Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.
+
+### 4. Permanent Ban
+
+**Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community
+standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an
+individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.
+
+**Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within the
+community.
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the
+[Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/), version 2.1,
+available at
+<https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct/>.
+
+Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by
+[Mozilla's code of conduct enforcement ladder](https://github.com/mozilla/inclusion).
+
+For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at
+<https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq/>. Translations are available at
+<https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations/>.

CONTRIBUTING

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+# 🤝 Contributing to NetAlertX
+
+First off, **thank you** for taking the time to contribute! NetAlertX is built and improved with the help of passionate people like you.
+
+---
+
+## 📂 Issues, Bugs, and Feature Requests
+
+Please use the [GitHub Issue Tracker](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues) for:
+- Bug reports 🐞
+- Feature requests 💡
+- 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)
+- 🔍 [Search Closed Issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed)
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Submitting Pull Requests (PRs)
+
+We welcome PRs to improve the code, docs, or UI!
+
+Please:
+- Ensure **backward compatibility** with existing installations
+- Preserve existing features unless a breaking change is intentional and discussed
+- 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)
+
+---
+
+## 🌟 First-Time Contributors
+
+New to open source? Check out these resources:
+- [How to Fork and Submit a PR](https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/)
+- Ask questions or get support in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/NczTUTWyRr)
+
+---
+
+## 🔐 Code of Conduct
+
+By participating, you agree to follow our [Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md), which ensures a respectful and welcoming community.
+
+---
+
+## 📬 Contact
+
+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

@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+FROM alpine:3.22 AS builder
+
+ARG INSTALL_DIR=/app
+
+ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1
+
+# Install build dependencies
+RUN apk add --no-cache bash shadow python3 python3-dev gcc musl-dev libffi-dev openssl-dev git \
+    && python -m venv /opt/venv
+
+# Enable venv
+ENV PATH="/opt/venv/bin:$PATH"
+
+COPY . ${INSTALL_DIR}/
+
+RUN pip install openwrt-luci-rpc asusrouter asyncio aiohttp graphene flask flask-cors unifi-sm-api tplink-omada-client wakeonlan pycryptodome requests paho-mqtt scapy cron-converter pytz json2table dhcp-leases pyunifi speedtest-cli chardet python-nmap dnspython librouteros yattag git+https://github.com/foreign-sub/aiofreepybox.git \
+    && bash -c "find ${INSTALL_DIR} -type d -exec chmod 750 {} \;" \
+    && bash -c "find ${INSTALL_DIR} -type f -exec chmod 640 {} \;" \
+    && bash -c "find ${INSTALL_DIR} -type f \( -name '*.sh' -o -name '*.py'  -o -name 'speedtest-cli' \) -exec chmod 750 {} \;"
+
+# Append Iliadbox certificate to aiofreepybox
+RUN cat ${INSTALL_DIR}/install/freebox_certificate.pem >> /opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages/aiofreepybox/freebox_certificates.pem
+
+# second stage
+FROM alpine:3.22 AS runner
+
+ARG INSTALL_DIR=/app
+
+COPY --from=builder /opt/venv /opt/venv
+COPY --from=builder /usr/sbin/usermod /usr/sbin/groupmod /usr/sbin/
+
+# Enable venv
+ENV PATH="/opt/venv/bin:$PATH" 
+
+# default port and listen address
+ENV PORT=20211 LISTEN_ADDR=0.0.0.0 
+
+# needed for s6-overlay
+ENV S6_CMD_WAIT_FOR_SERVICES_MAXTIME=0
+
+# ❗ IMPORTANT - if you modify this file modify the /install/install_dependecies.sh file as well ❗ 
+
+RUN apk update --no-cache \
+    && apk add --no-cache bash libbsd zip lsblk gettext-envsubst sudo mtr tzdata s6-overlay \
+    && apk add --no-cache curl arp-scan iproute2 iproute2-ss nmap nmap-scripts traceroute nbtscan avahi avahi-tools openrc dbus net-tools net-snmp-tools bind-tools awake ca-certificates \
+    && apk add --no-cache sqlite php83 php83-fpm php83-cgi php83-curl php83-sqlite3 php83-session \
+    && apk add --no-cache python3 nginx \
+    && ln -s /usr/bin/awake /usr/bin/wakeonlan \
+    && bash -c "install -d -m 750 -o nginx -g www-data ${INSTALL_DIR} ${INSTALL_DIR}" \
+    && rm -f /etc/nginx/http.d/default.conf
+
+COPY --from=builder --chown=nginx:www-data ${INSTALL_DIR}/ ${INSTALL_DIR}/
+
+# Add crontab file
+COPY --chmod=600 --chown=root:root install/crontab /etc/crontabs/root
+
+# Start all required services
+RUN ${INSTALL_DIR}/dockerfiles/start.sh
+
+HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=5s --start-period=15s --retries=2 \
+    CMD curl -sf -o /dev/null ${LISTEN_ADDR}:${PORT}/php/server/query_json.php?file=app_state.json
+
+ENTRYPOINT ["/init"]

Dockerfile.debian

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+FROM debian:bookworm-slim
+
+# default UID and GID
+ENV USER=pi USER_ID=1000 USER_GID=1000 PORT=20211 
+#TZ=Europe/London
+
+# 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
+
+RUN apt-get update 
+RUN apt-get install sudo -y 
+
+ARG INSTALL_DIR=/app
+
+# create pi user and group
+# add root and www-data to pi group so they can r/w files and db
+RUN groupadd --gid "${USER_GID}" "${USER}" && \
+    useradd \
+        --uid ${USER_ID} \
+        --gid ${USER_GID} \
+        --create-home \
+        --shell /bin/bash \
+        ${USER} && \
+    usermod -a -G ${USER_GID} root && \
+    usermod -a -G ${USER_GID} www-data
+
+COPY --chmod=775 --chown=${USER_ID}:${USER_GID} . ${INSTALL_DIR}/
+
+
+# ❗ IMPORTANT - if you modify this file modify the /install/install_dependecies.debian.sh file as well ❗ 
+
+
+RUN apt-get install -y \
+    tini snmp ca-certificates curl libwww-perl arp-scan perl apt-utils cron sudo \
+    nginx-light php php-cgi php-fpm php-sqlite3 php-curl sqlite3 dnsutils net-tools php-openssl \
+    python3 python3-dev iproute2 nmap python3-pip zip systemctl usbutils traceroute nbtscan avahi avahi-tools openrc dbus
+
+# Alternate dependencies
+RUN apt-get install nginx nginx-core mtr php-fpm php8.2-fpm php-cli php8.2 php8.2-sqlite3 -y
+RUN phpenmod -v 8.2 sqlite3 
+
+# Setup virtual python environment and use pip3 to install packages
+RUN apt-get install -y python3-venv
+RUN python3 -m venv myenv
+
+RUN /bin/bash -c "source myenv/bin/activate && update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python python /usr/bin/python3 10 && pip3 install openwrt-luci-rpc asusrouter asyncio aiohttp graphene flask flask-cors unifi-sm-api tplink-omada-client wakeonlan pycryptodome requests paho-mqtt scapy cron-converter pytz json2table dhcp-leases pyunifi speedtest-cli chardet python-nmap dnspython librouteros yattag "
+
+# Create a buildtimestamp.txt to later check if a new version was released
+RUN date +%s > ${INSTALL_DIR}/front/buildtimestamp.txt
+
+CMD ["${INSTALL_DIR}/install/start.debian.sh"]
+
+

README.md

@@ -1,116 +1,208 @@
-# Pi.Alert
+[![Docker Size](https://img.shields.io/docker/image-size/jokobsk/netalertx?label=Size&logo=Docker&color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&style=for-the-badge)](https://hub.docker.com/r/jokobsk/netalertx)
+[![Docker Pulls](https://img.shields.io/docker/pulls/jokobsk/netalertx?label=Pulls&logo=docker&color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&style=for-the-badge)](https://hub.docker.com/r/jokobsk/netalertx)
+[![GitHub Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/jokob-sk/NetAlertX?color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&logo=GitHub&style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/releases)
+[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1274490466481602755?color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&logo=Discord&style=for-the-badge)](https://discord.gg/NczTUTWyRr)
+[![Home Assistant](https://img.shields.io/badge/Repo-blue?logo=home-assistant&style=for-the-badge&color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&label=Add)](https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect/supervisor_add_addon_repository/?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Falexbelgium%2Fhassio-addons)
+
+# 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).
+
+## 📋 Table of Contents
+
+- [Features](#-features)
+- [Documentation](#-documentation)
+- [Quick Start](#-quick-start)
+- [Alternative Apps](#-other-alternative-apps)
+- [Security & Privacy](#-security--privacy)
+- [FAQ](#-faq)
+- [Known Issues](#-known-issues)
+- [Donations](#-donations)
+- [Contributors](#-contributors)
+- [Translations](#-translations)
+- [License](#license)
+
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+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 \
+  -e PORT=20211 \
+  ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
+```
+
+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/).
+
+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)
+|----------------------| ----------------------|  ----------------------| ----------------------| ----------------------| 
+
+![showcase][showcase] 
+
+<details>
+  <summary>📷 Click for more screenshots</summary>
+
+  | ![Main screen][main] | ![device_details 1][device_details]  | ![Screen network][network] |
+  |----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
+  | ![presence][presence] | ![maintenance][maintenance] | ![settings][settings]  |
+  | ![sync_hub][sync_hub] | ![report1][report1] | ![device_nmap][device_nmap]  |
+
+  Head to [https://netalertx.com/](https://netalertx.com/) for even more gifs and screenshots 📷.
+
+</details>
+
+## 📦 Features
+
+### 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. 
+
+### 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. 
+
+### 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).
+
+### 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.
+
+
+## 📚 Documentation
 <!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
 
-WIFI / LAN intruder detector.
+Supported browsers: Chrome, Firefox
 
-Scan the devices connected to your WIFI / LAN and alert you the connection of
-unknown devices. It also warns the disconnection of "always connected" devices.
+- [[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)
 
-![Main screen][main]
+...or explore all the [documentation here](https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/).
 
-*(Apologies for my English and my limited knowledge of Python, php and
-JavaScript)*
+## 🔐 Security & Privacy
 
-## How it works
-The system continuously scans the network for:
-  - New devices
-  - New connections (re-connections)
-  - Disconnections
-  - "Always Connected" devices down
-  - Devices IP changes
-  - Internet IP address changes
+NetAlertX scans your local network and can store metadata about connected devices. By default, all data is stored **locally**. No information is sent to external services unless you explicitly configure notifications or integrations.
 
-## Scan Methods
-Up to three scanning methods are used:
-  - **Method 1: arp-scan**. The arp-scan system utility is used to search
-        for devices on the network using arp frames.
-  - **Method 2: Pi-hole**. This method is optional and complementary to
-        method 1. If the Pi-hole DNS server is active, Pi.Alert examines its
-        activity looking for active devices using DNS that have not been
-        detected by method 1.
-  - **Method 3. dnsmasq**. This method is optional and complementary to the
-        previous methods. If the DHCP server dnsmasq is active, Pi.Alert
-        examines the DHCP leases (addresses assigned) to find active devices
-        that were not discovered by the other methods.
+To further secure your installation:
+- Run it behind a reverse proxy with authentication
+- Use firewalls to restrict access to the web UI
+- Regularly update to the latest version for security patches
 
-## Components
-The system consists of two parts:
-
-- **Back**, in charge of:
-  - Scan the network searching connected devices using the scanning methods
-        described
-  - Store the information in the DB
-  - Report the changes detected by e-mail
-
-  | ![Report 1][report1] | ![Report 2][report2] |
-  | -------------------- | -------------------- |
-
-- **Front**, a web frontal that allows:
-  - Manage the devices inventory and the characteristics
-  - Display in a visual way all the information collected by the back
-    - Sessions
-    - Connected devices
-    - Favorites
-    - Events
-    - Presence
-    - Concurrent devices
-    - Down alerts
-    - IP's
-    - ...
-
-  | ![Screen 1][screen1] | ![Screen 2][screen2] |
-  | -------------------- | -------------------- |
-  | ![Screen 3][screen3] | ![Screen 4][screen4] |
+See [Security Best Practices](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/security) for more details.
 
 
-# Installation
-<!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
-Initially designed to run on a Raspberry PI, probably it can run on many other
-Linux distributions.
+## ❓ FAQ
 
-  - [Installation instructions](docs/INSTALL.md)
+**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?**  
+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?**  
+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: Where is the data stored?**  
+A: In the `/config` and `/db` folders, mapped in Docker. Back up these folders regularly.
 
 
-## Device Management
+## 🐞 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.
+- 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/).
+
+## 📃 Everything else
 <!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
 
-  - [Device Management instructions](docs/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT.md)
+### 📧 Get notified what's new
 
+Get notified about a new release, what new functionality you can use and about breaking changes. 
 
-## Other useful info
-<!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
+![Follow and star][follow_star] 
 
-### Powered by:
-  | Product      | Objetive                               |
-  | ------------ | -------------------------------------- |
-  | Python       | Programming language for the Back      |
-  | PHP          | Programming language for the Front-end |
-  | JavaScript   | Programming language for the Front-end |
-  | Bootstrap    | Front-end framework                    |
-  | Admin.LTE    | Bootstrap template                     |
-  | FullCalendar | Calendar component                     |
-  | Sqlite       | DB engine                              |
-  | Lighttpd     | Webserver                              |
-  | arp-scan     | Scan network using arp commands        |
-  | Pi.hole      | DNS Server with Ad-block               |
-  | dnsmasq      | DHCP Server                            |
+### 🔀 Other Alternative Apps
+
+- [PiAlert by leiweibau](https://github.com/leiweibau/Pi.Alert/) (maintained, bare-metal install)
+- [WatchYourLAN](https://github.com/aceberg/WatchYourLAN) - Lightweight network IP scanner with web GUI (Open source)
+- [Fing](https://www.fing.com/) - Network scanner app for your Internet security (Commercial, Phone App, Proprietary hardware)
+- [NetBox](https://netboxlabs.com/) - Network management software (Commercial)
+
+### 💙 Donations
+
+Thank you to everyone who appreciates this tool and donates. 
+
+<details>
+  <summary>Click for more ways to donate</summary>
+  
+  <hr>
+
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+
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+
+  📧 Email me at [jokob@duck.com](mailto:jokob@duck.com?subject=NetAlertX) if you want to get in touch or if I should add other sponsorship platforms.
+
+</details>
+
+### 🏗 Contributors
+
+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). 
+
+### 🌍 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/).
+
+<a href="https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/pialert/">
+  <img src="https://hosted.weblate.org/widget/pialert/core/multi-auto.svg" alt="Translation status" />
+</a>
 
 ### License
-  GPL 3.0
-  [Read more here](docs/LICENSE.txt)
-
-### Contact
-  pi.alert.application@gmail.com
-  
-  ***Suggestions and comments are welcome***
+>  GPL 3.0 | [Read more here](LICENSE.txt) | Source of the [animated GIF (Loading Animation)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Loading_Animation.gif) | Source of the [selfhosted Fonts](https://github.com/adobe-fonts/source-sans)
 
 
 <!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
-[main]:    ./docs/img/1_devices.jpg           "Main screen"
-[screen1]: ./docs/img/2_1_device_details.jpg  "Screen 1"
-[screen2]: ./docs/img/2_2_device_sessions.jpg "Screen 2"
-[screen3]: ./docs/img/2_3_device_presence.jpg "Screen 3"
-[screen4]: ./docs/img/3_presence.jpg          "Screen 4"
-[report1]: ./docs/img/4_report_1.jpg          "Report sample 1"
-[report2]: ./docs/img/4_report_2.jpg          "Report sample 2"
-
+[main]:                     ./docs/img/devices_split.png                  "Main screen"
+[device_details]:           ./docs/img/device_details.png                 "Screen 1"
+[events]:                   ./docs/img/events.png                         "Screen 2"
+[presence]:                 ./docs/img/presence.png                       "Screen 3"
+[maintenance]:              ./docs/img/maintenance.png                    "Screen 4"
+[network]:                  ./docs/img/network.png                        "Screen 5"
+[settings]:                 ./docs/img/settings.png                       "Screen 6"
+[showcase]:                 ./docs/img/showcase.gif                       "Screen 6"
+[sync_hub]:                 ./docs/img/sync_hub.png                       "Screen 8"
+[notification_center]:      ./docs/img/notification_center.png            "Screen 8"
+[sent_reports_text]:        ./docs/img/sent_reports_text.png              "Screen 8"
+[device_nmap]:              ./docs/img/device_nmap.png                    "Screen 9"
+[report1]:                  ./docs/img/report_sample.png                  "Report sample 1"
+[main_dark]:                /docs/img/1_devices_dark.jpg                  "Main screen dark"
+[maintain_dark]:            /docs/img/5_maintain.jpg                      "Maintain screen dark"
+[follow_star]:              /docs/img/Follow_Releases_and_Star.gif        "Follow and Star"

back/app.conf

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+#-----------------AUTOGENERATED FILE-----------------#
+#                                                    #
+#         Generated:  2022-12-30_22-19-40            #
+#                                                    #
+#   Config file for the LAN intruder detection app:  #
+#      https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX         #
+#                                                    #
+#-----------------AUTOGENERATED FILE-----------------#
+
+# 🔺 Use the Settings UI - only edit when necessary 🔺
+
+# General
+#---------------------------
+# Scan using interface eth0
+# SCAN_SUBNETS    = ['192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth0']
+#
+# Scan multiple interfaces (eth1 and eth0):
+# SCAN_SUBNETS    = [ '192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth1', '192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth0' ]
+
+DISCOVER_PLUGINS=True
+SCAN_SUBNETS=['--localnet']
+TIMEZONE='Europe/Berlin'
+LOADED_PLUGINS=['ARPSCAN', 'AVAHISCAN', 'CSVBCKP','DBCLNP', 'DIGSCAN', 'INTRNT', 'MAINT', 'NEWDEV', 'NBTSCAN', 'NSLOOKUP','NTFPRCS', 'SETPWD', 'SMTP', 'SYNC', 'VNDRPDT', 'WORKFLOWS', 'UI']
+
+DAYS_TO_KEEP_EVENTS=90
+# Used for generating links in emails. Make sure not to add a trailing slash!
+REPORT_DASHBOARD_URL='update_REPORT_DASHBOARD_URL_setting'
+
+# Make sure at least these scanners are enabled for new installs, other defaults are taken from the config.json
+INTRNT_RUN='schedule'
+ARPSCAN_RUN='schedule'
+NSLOOKUP_RUN='before_name_updates'
+AVAHISCAN_RUN='before_name_updates'
+NBTSCAN_RUN='before_name_updates'
+
+# Email 
+#-------------------------------------
+# (add SMTP to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
+#-------------------------------------
+SMTP_RUN='disabled'  # use 'on_notification' to enable
+SMTP_SERVER='smtp.gmail.com'
+SMTP_PORT=587
+SMTP_REPORT_TO='user@gmail.com'
+SMTP_REPORT_FROM='NetAlertX <user@gmail.com>'
+SMTP_SKIP_LOGIN=False
+SMTP_USER='user@gmail.com'
+SMTP_PASS='password'
+SMTP_SKIP_TLS=False
+
+
+# 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 
+                                       #   supported values: 'json', 'html' or 'text'
+                                       #   e.g.: for discord use 'html'
+WEBHOOK_REQUEST_METHOD='GET'
+
+
+# Apprise 
+#-------------------------------------
+# (add APPRISE to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
+#-------------------------------------
+APPRISE_RUN='disabled'  # use 'on_notification' to enable
+APPRISE_HOST='http://localhost:8000/notify'
+APPRISE_URL='mailto://smtp-relay.sendinblue.com:587?from=user@gmail.com&name=apprise&user=user@gmail.com&pass=password&to=user@gmail.com'
+
+
+# NTFY
+#------------------------------------- 
+# (add NTFY to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
+#-------------------------------------
+NTFY_RUN='disabled'  # use 'on_notification' to enable
+NTFY_HOST='https://ntfy.sh'
+NTFY_TOPIC='replace_my_secure_topicname_91h889f28'
+NTFY_USER='user'
+NTFY_PASSWORD='passw0rd'
+
+
+# PUSHSAFER 
+#-------------------------------------
+# (add PUSHSAFER to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
+#-------------------------------------
+PUSHSAFER_RUN='disabled'  # use 'on_notification' to enable
+PUSHSAFER_TOKEN='ApiKey'
+
+
+# MQTT 
+#-------------------------------------
+# (add MQTT to LOADED_PLUGINS to load)
+#-------------------------------------
+MQTT_RUN='disabled'  # use 'on_notification' to enable
+MQTT_BROKER='192.168.1.2'
+MQTT_PORT=1883
+MQTT_USER='mqtt'
+MQTT_PASSWORD='passw0rd'
+MQTT_QOS=0
+MQTT_DELAY_SEC=2
+
+
+#-------------------IMPORTANT INFO-------------------#
+#   This file is ingested by a python script, so if  #
+#        modified it needs to use python syntax      #
+#-------------------IMPORTANT INFO-------------------#

back/cron_script.sh

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+#!/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'
+
+  # Remove all lines containing cron_restart_backend from the log file
+  sed -i '/cron_restart_backend/d' "$LOG_FILE"
+fi

back/device_heuristics_rules.json

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+[
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Gateway",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-globe\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "INTERNET", "vendor": "" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": []
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Access Point",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-network-wired\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "74ACB9", "vendor": "Ubiquiti" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "002468", "vendor": "Cisco" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "F4F5D8", "vendor": "TP-Link" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "F88E85", "vendor": "Netgear" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["router", "gateway", "ap", "access point", "access-point", "switch"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Phone",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa-brands fa-apple\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "001A79", "vendor": "Apple" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "B0BE83", "vendor": "Samsung" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "BC926B", "vendor": "Motorola" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["iphone", "ipad", "pixel", "galaxy", "redmi"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Phone",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["android","samsung"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Tablet",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-tablet\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "001B63", "vendor": "Apple" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "BC4C4C", "vendor": "Samsung" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["tablet", "pad"]
+  },  
+  {
+    "dev_type": "IoT",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa-brands fa-raspberry-pi\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "B827EB", "vendor": "Raspberry Pi" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "DCA632", "vendor": "Raspberry Pi" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["raspberry", "pi"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "IoT",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa-solid fa-microchip\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "840D8E", "vendor": "Espressif" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "ECFABC", "vendor": "Espressif" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "7C9EBD", "vendor": "Espressif" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["raspberry", "pi"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Desktop",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-desktop\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "001422", "vendor": "Dell" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "001874", "vendor": "Lenovo" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "00E04C", "vendor": "Hewlett Packard" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["desktop", "pc", "computer"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Laptop",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-laptop\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "3C0754", "vendor": "HP" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "0017A4", "vendor": "Dell" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "F4CE46", "vendor": "Lenovo" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "409F38", "vendor": "Acer" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["macbook", "imac", "laptop", "notebook"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Server",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-server\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "001CBF", "vendor": "Supermicro" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "002186", "vendor": "Dell" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "D02788", "vendor": "Hewlett Packard" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "002590", "vendor": "IBM" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["server", "nas"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "VM",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-server\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "525400", "vendor": "QEMU" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "005056", "vendor": "VMware" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "000C29", "vendor": "VMware" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "000569", "vendor": "VMware" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "00163E", "vendor": "Xen" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "080027", "vendor": "VirtualBox" }
+    ]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "TV",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-tv\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "0013CE", "vendor": "Samsung" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "0017C8", "vendor": "LG" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "D46E0E", "vendor": "Sony" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["tv", "television", "smarttv"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Gaming Console",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-gamepad\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "001FA7", "vendor": "Sony" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "7C04D0", "vendor": "Nintendo" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "EC26CA", "vendor": "Sony" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["playstation", "xbox"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Camera",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-camera\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "A45E60", "vendor": "Hikvision" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "00408C", "vendor": "Axis" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "00156D", "vendor": "Amcrest" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "AC9E17", "vendor": "Reolink" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["camera", "cam", "webcam"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Smart Speaker",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-volume-up\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "44650D", "vendor": "Amazon" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "74ACB9", "vendor": "Google" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["echo", "alexa", "dot"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Router",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-random\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "000C29", "vendor": "Cisco" },
+      { "mac_prefix": "00155D", "vendor": "MikroTik" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["router", "gateway", "ap", "access point", "access-point"],
+    "ip_pattern": [
+      "^192\\.168\\.[0-1]\\.1$",
+      "^10\\.0\\.0\\.1$"
+    ]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Smart Light",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-lightbulb\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [],
+    "name_pattern": ["hue", "lifx", "bulb"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Smart Home",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-house\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [],
+    "name_pattern": ["google", "chromecast", "nest"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Smartwatch",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-watch\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [],
+    "name_pattern": ["watch", "wear"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Printer",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-print\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [],
+    "name_pattern": ["printer", "print"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Security Device",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa fa-shield-alt\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [],
+    "name_pattern": ["doorbell", "lock", "security"]
+  },
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Smart Light",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa-solid fa-lightbulb\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["light","bulb"]
+  }
+]

back/pialert.conf

@@ -1,29 +0,0 @@
-VERSION         = '2.51'
-VERSION_YEAR    = '2021'
-VERSION_DATE    = '2021-01-11'
-
-DB_PATH         = '/home/pi/pialert/db/pialert.db'
-LOG_PATH        = '/home/pi/pialert/log'
-VENDORS_DB      = '/usr/share/arp-scan/ieee-oui.txt'
-PA_FRONT_URL    = 'http://pi.alert/deviceDetails.php?mac='
-PRINT_LOG       = False
-
-SMTP_SERVER     = 'smtp.gmail.com'
-SMTP_PORT       = 587
-SMTP_USER       = 'user@gmail.com'
-SMTP_PASS       = 'password'
-
-REPORT_MAIL     = False
-REPORT_FROM     = 'Pi.Alert <' + SMTP_USER +'>'
-REPORT_TO       = 'user@gmail.com'
-
-DDNS_ACTIVE     = False
-DDNS_DOMAIN     = 'your_domain.freeddns.org'
-DDNS_USER       = 'dynu_user'
-DDNS_PASSWORD   = 'A0000000B0000000C0000000D0000000'
-DDNS_UPDATE_URL = 'https://api.dynu.com/nic/update?'
-
-PIHOLE_ACTIVE   = False
-PIHOLE_DB       = '/etc/pihole/pihole-FTL.db'
-DHCP_ACTIVE     = False
-DHCP_LEASES     = '/etc/pihole/dhcp.leases'

back/pialert.cron

@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-#
-# Pi.Alert cron
-#
-0 3 * * 1      python ~/pialert/back/pialert.py update_vendors >~/pialert/log/pialert.vendors.log  2>&1
-*/1 * * * *    python ~/pialert/back/pialert.py internet_IP    >~/pialert/log/pialert.IP.log       2>&1
-*/5 * * * *    python ~/pialert/back/pialert.py 1              >~/pialert/log/pialert.1.log        2>&1
-*/15 * * * *   python ~/pialert/back/pialert.py 15             >~/pialert/log/pialert.15.log       2>&1

back/report_template.html

@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
-<html>
-
-<head>
-</head>
-
-<body>
-    <font face=sans-serif>
-    <table align=center width=80% border=1 bordercolor=#909090 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 style="border-collapse: collapse; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 6px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)">
-        <tr>
-        <td bgcolor=#EFB956  align=center style="padding: 20px 10px 10px 10px; font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold; color:#7F6000; text-shadow: 4px 4px 6px #909090">
-            Pi.Alert Report
-        </td>
-        </tr>
-
-        <tr>
-        <td>
-            <table width=100% border=0 bgcolor=#FFD966 cellpadding=5px cellspacing=0 style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px; text-align:center; color:#5F5000">
-            <tr>
-                <td width=33%> Report Date: <b><REPORT_DATE></b> </td>
-                <td width=34%> Scan Cycle: <b><SCAN_CYCLE></b> </td>
-                <td width=33%> Server: <b><SERVER_NAME></b> </td>
-            </tr>
-            </table>
-        </td>
-        </tr>
-
-        <tr>
-        <td bgcolor=#F5F5F5 height=200 valign=top style="padding: 10px">
-            <SECTION_INTERNET>
-            <p style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color:#C04040; text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A0A0A0"> Internet: </p> 
-
-            <table width=100% border=1 bordercolor=#C0C0C0 cellpadding=3px cellspacing=0 style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; color:#707070; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)">
-                <tr bgcolor=#909090 style="color:#F0F0F0">
-                    <th width=140> Event Type </th>
-                    <th width=130> Datetime </th>
-                    <th width=100> IP </th>
-                    <th> Additional Info </th>
-                </tr>
-
-                <TABLE_INTERNET>
-            </table>
-
-            <br>
-            </SECTION_INTERNET>
-
-            <SECTION_NEW_DEVICES>
-            <p style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color:#C04040; text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A0A0A0"> New Devices: </p> 
-
-            <table width=100% border=1 bordercolor=#C0C0C0 cellpadding=3px cellspacing=0 style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; color:#707070; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)">
-                <tr bgcolor=#909090 style="color:#F0F0F0">
-                    <th width=140> MAC </th>
-                    <th width=130> Datetime </th>
-                    <th width=100> IP </th>
-                    <th width=140> Device Name </th>
-                    <th> Vendor </th>
-                </tr>
-
-                <TABLE_NEW_DEVICES>
-            </table>
-
-            <br>
-            </SECTION_NEW_DEVICES>
-
-            <SECTION_DEVICES_DOWN>
-            <p style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color:#C04040; text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A0A0A0"> Devices Down: </p> 
-
-            <table width=100% border=1 bordercolor=#C0C0C0 cellpadding=3px cellspacing=0 style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; color:#707070; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)">
-                <tr bgcolor=#909090 style="color:#F0F0F0">
-                    <th width=140> MAC </th>
-                    <th width=130> Datetime </th>
-                    <th width=100> IP </th>
-                    <th> Device Name </th>
-                </tr>
-
-                <TABLE_DEVICES_DOWN>
-            </table>
-
-            <br>
-            </SECTION_DEVICES_DOWN>
-
-            <SECTION_EVENTS>
-            <p style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color:#409040; text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A0A0A0"> Events: </p> 
-
-            <table width=100% border=1 bordercolor=#C0C0C0 cellpadding=3px cellspacing=0 style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; color:#707070; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)">
-                <tr bgcolor=#909090 style="color:#F0F0F0">
-                    <th width=140> MAC </th>
-                    <th width=130> Datetime </th>
-                    <th width=100> IP </th>
-                    <th width=100> Event Type </th>
-                    <th width=140> Device Name </th>
-                    <th> Additional Info </th>
-                </tr>
-
-                <TABLE_EVENTS>
-            </table>
-            </SECTION_EVENTS>
-        </td>
-        </tr>
-        
-        <tr>
-        <td>
-            <table width=100% border=0 bgcolor=#70AD47 cellpadding=5px cellspacing=0 style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color:#385723">
-               <tr>
-                    <td width=25% style="text-align:Left">   Puche <PIALERT_YEAR></td>
-                    <td width=50% style="text-align:center"> Pi.Alert <PIALERT_VERSION> &nbsp; / &nbsp; <PIALERT_VERSION_DATE>  </td>
-                    <td width=25% style="text-align:right">  GNU GPLv3</td>
-                </tr>
-            </table>
-        </td>
-        </tr>
-    </table>
-    </font>
-</body>
-</html>

back/report_template.txt

@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-========================================
-            Pi.Alert Report
-========================================
-
-  Report Date: <REPORT_DATE>
-  Scan Cycle:  <SCAN_CYCLE>
-  Server:      <SERVER_NAME>
-
-<SECTION_INTERNET>
-Internet
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
-<TABLE_INTERNET>
-</SECTION_INTERNET><SECTION_NEW_DEVICES>
-New Devices
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
-<TABLE_NEW_DEVICES>
-</SECTION_NEW_DEVICES><SECTION_DEVICES_DOWN>
-Devices Down
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
-<TABLE_DEVICES_DOWN>
-</SECTION_DEVICES_DOWN><SECTION_EVENTS>
-Events
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
-<TABLE_EVENTS>
-</SECTION_EVENTS>
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
-Puche <PIALERT_YEAR>            Pi.Alert <PIALERT_VERSION> / <PIALERT_VERSION_DATE>             GNU GPLv3

back/update_vendors.sh

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+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+#  NetAlertX
+#  Open Source Network Guard / WIFI & LAN intrusion detector 
+#
+#  update_vendors.sh - Back module. IEEE Vendors db update
+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+#  Puche 2021 / 2022+ jokob             jokob@duck.com                GNU GPLv3
+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+# ----------------------------------------------------------------------
+#  Main directories to update:
+#    /usr/share/arp-scan
+# ----------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+echo "---------------------------------------------------------"
+echo "[INSTALL]                           Run update_vendors.sh"
+echo "---------------------------------------------------------"
+
+DL_DIR=/usr/share/arp-scan
+
+# ----------------------------------------------------------------------
+echo Updating... $DL_DIR
+cd $DL_DIR || { echo "could not enter $DL_DIR directory"; exit 1; }
+
+# Define the URL of the IEEE OUI file
+IEEE_OUI_URL="http://standards-oui.ieee.org/oui/oui.txt"
+
+# Download the file using wget
+wget "$IEEE_OUI_URL" -O ieee-oui_dl.txt
+
+# Filter lines containing "(base 16)" and format them with a tab between MAC and vendor
+grep "(base 16)" ieee-oui_dl.txt | sed -E 's/ *\(base 16\)//' | awk -F' ' '{printf "%s\t%s\n", $1, substr($0, index($0, $2))}' > ieee-oui_new.txt
+
+# Combine, sort, and remove duplicates, ensuring tab-separated output
+cat ieee-oui.txt ieee-oui_new.txt >> ieee-oui_all.txt
+sort ieee-oui_all.txt | awk '{$1=$1; print}' | sort -u | awk -F' ' '{printf "%s\t%s\n", $1, substr($0, index($0, $2))}' > ieee-oui_all_filtered.txt
+
+
+

back/vendors_db_update.sh

@@ -1,54 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-#
-# Update MAC Vendor DB
-#
-# /usr/share/arp-scan
-# /usr/share/ieee-data
-# /var/lib/ieee-data
-# ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
-# ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-echo Updating... /usr/share/ieee-data/
-cd /usr/share/ieee-data/
-
-sudo mkdir -p 2_backup
-sudo cp *.txt 2_backup
-sudo cp *.csv 2_backup
-
-sudo curl -# -O http://standards-oui.ieee.org/iab/iab.csv
-sudo curl -# -O http://standards-oui.ieee.org/iab/iab.txt
-
-sudo curl -# -O http://standards-oui.ieee.org/oui28/mam.csv
-sudo curl -# -O http://standards-oui.ieee.org/oui28/mam.txt
-
-sudo curl -# -O http://standards-oui.ieee.org/oui36/oui36.csv
-sudo curl -# -O http://standards-oui.ieee.org/oui36/oui36.txt
-
-sudo curl -# -O http://standards-oui.ieee.org/oui/oui.csv
-sudo curl -# -O http://standards-oui.ieee.org/oui/oui.txt
-
-
-# ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-echo ""
-echo Updating... /usr/share/arp-scan/
-cd /usr/share/arp-scan
-
-sudo mkdir -p 2_backup
-sudo cp *.txt 2_backup
-
-# Update from /usb/lib/ieee-data
-sudo get-iab -v
-sudo get-oui -v
-
-# Update from ieee website
-# sudo get-iab -v -u http://standards-oui.ieee.org/iab/iab.txt
-# sudo get-oui -v -u http://standards-oui.ieee.org/oui/oui.txt
-
-# Update from ieee website develop
-# sudo get-iab -v -u http://standards.ieee.org/develop/regauth/iab/iab.txt
-# sudo get-oui -v -u http://standards.ieee.org/develop/regauth/oui/oui.txt
-
-# Update from Sanitized oui (linuxnet.ca)
-# sudo get-oui -v -u https://linuxnet.ca/ieee/oui.txt
-

config/.gitignore

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

db/.gitignore

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

docker-compose.yml

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+services:
+  netalertx:
+    privileged: true
+    build:
+      dockerfile: Dockerfile
+      context: .
+      cache_from:
+        - type=registry,ref=docker.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:buildcache
+    container_name: netalertx
+    network_mode: host
+    # restart: unless-stopped
+    volumes:
+      # - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx_dev/config:/app/config
+      - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx/config:/app/config
+      # - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx_dev/db:/app/db      
+      - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx/db:/app/db           
+      # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
+      - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx/log:/app/log      
+      # (API: OPTION 1) use for performance
+      - type: tmpfs
+        target: /app/api
+      # (API: OPTION 2) use when debugging issues 
+      # - ${DEV_LOCATION}/api:/app/api
+      # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+      # DELETE START anyone trying to use this file: comment out / delete BELOW lines, they are only for development purposes
+      - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx/dhcp_samples/dhcp1.leases:/mnt/dhcp1.leases      # test data for DCPLSS plugin
+      - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx/dhcp_samples/dhcp2.leases:/mnt/dhcp2.leases      # test data for DCPLSS plugin
+      - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx/dhcp_samples/pihole_dhcp_full.leases:/etc/pihole/dhcp.leases      # test data for DCPLSS plugin
+      - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx/dhcp_samples/pihole_dhcp_2.leases:/etc/pihole/dhcp2.leases        # test data for DCPLSS plugin
+      - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/pihole/etc-pihole/pihole-FTL.db:/etc/pihole/pihole-FTL.db    # test data for PIHOLE plugin
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/mkdocs.yml:/app/mkdocs.yml
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/docs:/app/docs
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/server:/app/server            
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/test:/app/test            
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/dockerfiles:/app/dockerfiles
+      # - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx/php.ini:/etc/php/8.2/fpm/php.ini      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/install:/app/install
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/css:/app/front/css
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/img:/app/front/img
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/back/update_vendors.sh:/app/back/update_vendors.sh
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/lib:/app/front/lib
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/js:/app/front/js
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/php:/app/front/php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/deviceDetails.php:/app/front/deviceDetails.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/deviceDetailsEdit.php:/app/front/deviceDetailsEdit.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/userNotifications.php:/app/front/userNotifications.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/deviceDetailsTools.php:/app/front/deviceDetailsTools.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/deviceDetailsPresence.php:/app/front/deviceDetailsPresence.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/deviceDetailsSessions.php:/app/front/deviceDetailsSessions.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/deviceDetailsEvents.php:/app/front/deviceDetailsEvents.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/devices.php:/app/front/devices.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/events.php:/app/front/events.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/plugins.php:/app/front/plugins.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/pluginsCore.php:/app/front/pluginsCore.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/index.php:/app/front/index.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/initCheck.php:/app/front/initCheck.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/maintenance.php:/app/front/maintenance.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/network.php:/app/front/network.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/presence.php:/app/front/presence.php
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/settings.php:/app/front/settings.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/systeminfo.php:/app/front/systeminfo.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/systeminfoNetwork.php:/app/front/systeminfoNetwork.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/systeminfoServer.php:/app/front/systeminfoServer.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/systeminfoStorage.php:/app/front/systeminfoStorage.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/cloud_services.php:/app/front/cloud_services.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/report.php:/app/front/report.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/workflows.php:/app/front/workflows.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/workflowsCore.php:/app/front/workflowsCore.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/appEvents.php:/app/front/appEvents.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/appEventsCore.php:/app/front/appEventsCore.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/multiEditCore.php:/app/front/multiEditCore.php      
+      - ${DEV_LOCATION}/front/plugins:/app/front/plugins    
+      # DELETE END anyone trying to use this file: comment out / delete ABOVE lines, they are only for development purposes
+      # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+    environment:      
+      # - APP_CONF_OVERRIDE={"SCAN_SUBNETS":"['192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth1']","GRAPHQL_PORT":"20223","UI_theme":"Light"}
+      - TZ=${TZ}
+      - PORT=${PORT}      
+      # ❗ DANGER ZONE BELOW - Setting ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL=true will delete the content of the /db & /config folders
+      - ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL=${ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL}
+      # - LOADED_PLUGINS=["DHCPLSS","PIHOLE","ASUSWRT","FREEBOX"]
+      

dockerfiles/LICENSE

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dockerfiles/README.md

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+[![Docker Size](https://img.shields.io/docker/image-size/jokobsk/netalertx?label=Size&logo=Docker&color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&style=for-the-badge)](https://hub.docker.com/r/jokobsk/netalertx)
+[![Docker Pulls](https://img.shields.io/docker/pulls/jokobsk/netalertx?label=Pulls&logo=docker&color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&style=for-the-badge)](https://hub.docker.com/r/jokobsk/netalertx)
+[![GitHub Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/jokob-sk/NetAlertX?color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&logo=GitHub&style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/releases)
+[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1274490466481602755?color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&logo=Discord&style=for-the-badge)](https://discord.gg/NczTUTWyRr)
+[![Home Assistant](https://img.shields.io/badge/Repo-blue?logo=home-assistant&style=for-the-badge&color=0aa8d2&logoColor=fff&label=Add)](https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect/supervisor_add_addon_repository/?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Falexbelgium%2Fhassio-addons)
+
+# NetAlertX - Network scanner & notification framework
+
+| [📑 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)
+|----------------------| ----------------------|  ----------------------| ----------------------| ----------------------| 
+
+<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" />
+</a>
+
+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. 
+
+## 📕 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.
+
+```yaml
+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 \
+  -e PORT=20211 \
+  ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
+```
+
+See alternative [docked-compose examples](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DOCKER_COMPOSE.md).
+
+### Docker environment variables
+
+| Variable | Description | Example Value |
+| :------------- |:------------------------| -----:|
+| `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"]` |
+|`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` |
+
+> You can override the default GraphQL port setting `GRAPHQL_PORT` (set to `20212`) by using the `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE` env variable. `LOADED_PLUGINS` and settings in `APP_CONF_OVERRIDE` can be specified via the UI as well.
+
+### Docker paths
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> See also [Backup strategies](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/BACKUPS.md).   
+
+| 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).  | 
+
+> Use separate `db` and `config` directories, do not nest them.
+
+### 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 
+
+#### 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. 
+
+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. 
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> You can bulk-import devices via the [CSV import method](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md).
+
+#### 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. 
+
+> 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). 
+
+## 💙 Support me 
+
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dockerfiles/init.sh

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+#!/usr/bin/with-contenv bash
+
+echo "---------------------------------------------------------
+[INSTALL]                                    Run init.sh
+---------------------------------------------------------"
+
+DEFAULT_PUID=102
+DEFAULT_GID=82
+
+PUID=${PUID:-${DEFAULT_PUID}}
+PGID=${PGID:-${DEFAULT_GID}}
+
+echo "[INSTALL] Setting up user UID and GID"
+
+if ! groupmod -o -g "$PGID" www-data && [ "$PGID" != "$DEFAULT_GID" ] ; then
+   echo "Failed to set user GID to ${PGID}, trying with default GID ${DEFAULT_GID}"
+   groupmod -o -g "$DEFAULT_GID" www-data
+fi
+if ! usermod -o -u "$PUID" nginx && [ "$PUID" != "$DEFAULT_PUID" ] ; then
+   echo "Failed to set user UID to ${PUID}, trying with default PUID ${DEFAULT_PUID}"
+   usermod -o -u "$DEFAULT_PUID" nginx
+fi
+
+echo "
+---------------------------------------------------------
+GID/UID
+---------------------------------------------------------
+User UID:    $(id -u nginx)
+User GID:    $(getent group www-data | cut -d: -f3)
+---------------------------------------------------------"
+
+chown nginx:nginx /run/nginx/ /var/log/nginx/ /var/lib/nginx/ /var/lib/nginx/tmp/
+chgrp www-data /var/www/localhost/htdocs/
+
+export INSTALL_DIR=/app  # Specify the installation directory here
+
+# DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING BELOW THIS LINE!
+
+CONF_FILE="app.conf"
+NGINX_CONF_FILE=netalertx.conf
+DB_FILE="app.db"
+FULL_FILEDB_PATH="${INSTALL_DIR}/db/${DB_FILE}"
+NGINX_CONFIG_FILE="/etc/nginx/http.d/${NGINX_CONF_FILE}"
+OUI_FILE="/usr/share/arp-scan/ieee-oui.txt" # Define the path to ieee-oui.txt and ieee-iab.txt
+
+INSTALL_DIR_OLD=/home/pi/pialert
+OLD_APP_NAME=pialert
+
+# DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING ABOVE THIS LINE!
+
+# Check if script is run as root
+if [[ $EUID -ne 0 ]]; then
+    echo "This script must be run as root. Please use 'sudo'."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# DANGER ZONE: ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL
+if [ "$ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL" = true ]; then
+  echo "[INSTALL] ❗ ALERT /db and /config folders are cleared because the ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL is set to: $ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL❗"
+
+  # Delete content of "$INSTALL_DIR/config/"
+  rm -rf "$INSTALL_DIR/config/"*
+  rm -rf "$INSTALL_DIR_OLD/config/"*
+
+  # Delete content of "$INSTALL_DIR/db/"
+  rm -rf "$INSTALL_DIR/db/"*
+  rm -rf "$INSTALL_DIR_OLD/db/"*
+fi
+
+# OVERRIDE settings: Handling APP_CONF_OVERRIDE
+# Check if APP_CONF_OVERRIDE is set
+
+# remove old
+rm "${INSTALL_DIR}/config/app_conf_override.json"
+
+if [ -z "$APP_CONF_OVERRIDE" ]; then
+  echo "APP_CONF_OVERRIDE is not set. Skipping config file creation."
+else
+  # Save the APP_CONF_OVERRIDE env variable as a JSON file
+  echo "$APP_CONF_OVERRIDE" > "${INSTALL_DIR}/config/app_conf_override.json"
+  echo "Config file saved to ${INSTALL_DIR}/config/app_conf_override.json"
+fi
+
+# 🔻 FOR BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY - REMOVE AFTER 12/12/2025
+
+# Check if pialert.db exists, then create a symbolic link to app.db
+if [ -f "${INSTALL_DIR_OLD}/db/${OLD_APP_NAME}.db" ]; then
+    ln -s "${INSTALL_DIR_OLD}/db/${OLD_APP_NAME}.db" "${FULL_FILEDB_PATH}"
+fi
+
+# Check if ${OLD_APP_NAME}.conf exists, then create a symbolic link to app.conf
+if [ -f "${INSTALL_DIR_OLD}/config/${OLD_APP_NAME}.conf" ]; then
+    ln -s "${INSTALL_DIR_OLD}/config/${OLD_APP_NAME}.conf" "${INSTALL_DIR}/config/${CONF_FILE}"
+fi
+# 🔺 FOR BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY - REMOVE AFTER 12/12/2025
+
+echo "[INSTALL] Copy starter ${DB_FILE} and ${CONF_FILE} if they don't exist"
+
+# Copy starter app.db, app.conf if they don't exist
+cp -na "${INSTALL_DIR}/back/${CONF_FILE}" "${INSTALL_DIR}/config/${CONF_FILE}"
+cp -na "${INSTALL_DIR}/back/${DB_FILE}" "${FULL_FILEDB_PATH}"
+
+# if custom variables not set we do not need to do anything
+if [ -n "${TZ}" ]; then
+  FILECONF="${INSTALL_DIR}/config/${CONF_FILE}"
+  echo "[INSTALL] Setup timezone"
+  sed -i "\#^TIMEZONE=#c\TIMEZONE='${TZ}'" "${FILECONF}"
+
+  # set TimeZone in container
+  cp /usr/share/zoneinfo/$TZ /etc/localtime
+  echo $TZ > /etc/timezone
+fi
+
+# if custom variables not set we do not need to do anything
+if [ -n "${LOADED_PLUGINS}" ]; then
+  FILECONF="${INSTALL_DIR}/config/${CONF_FILE}"
+  echo "[INSTALL] Setup custom LOADED_PLUGINS variable"
+  sed -i "\#^LOADED_PLUGINS=#c\LOADED_PLUGINS=${LOADED_PLUGINS}" "${FILECONF}"
+fi
+
+echo "[INSTALL] Setup NGINX"
+echo "Setting webserver to address ($LISTEN_ADDR) and port ($PORT)"
+envsubst '$INSTALL_DIR $LISTEN_ADDR $PORT' < "${INSTALL_DIR}/install/netalertx.template.conf" > "${NGINX_CONFIG_FILE}"
+
+# Run the hardware vendors update at least once
+echo "[INSTALL] Run the hardware vendors update"
+
+# Check if ieee-oui.txt or ieee-iab.txt exist
+if [ -f "${OUI_FILE}" ]; then
+  echo "The file ieee-oui.txt exists. Skipping update_vendors.sh..."
+else
+  echo "The file ieee-oui.txt does not exist. Running update_vendors..."
+
+  # Run the update_vendors.sh script
+  if [ -f "${INSTALL_DIR}/back/update_vendors.sh" ]; then
+    "${INSTALL_DIR}/back/update_vendors.sh"
+  else
+    echo "update_vendors.sh script not found in ${INSTALL_DIR}."
+  fi
+fi
+
+# Create an empty log files
+# Create the execution_queue.log and app_front.log files if they don't exist
+touch "${INSTALL_DIR}"/log/{app.log,execution_queue.log,app_front.log,app.php_errors.log,stderr.log,stdout.log,db_is_locked.log}
+touch "${INSTALL_DIR}"/api/user_notifications.json
+
+# Create plugins sub-directory if it doesn't exist in case a custom log folder is used
+mkdir -p "${INSTALL_DIR}"/log/plugins
+
+echo "[INSTALL] Fixing permissions after copied starter config & DB"
+chown -R nginx:www-data "${INSTALL_DIR}"
+
+chmod 750 "${INSTALL_DIR}"/{config,log,db}
+find "${INSTALL_DIR}"/{config,log,db} -type f -exec chmod 640 {} \;
+
+# Check if buildtimestamp.txt doesn't exist
+if [ ! -f "${INSTALL_DIR}/front/buildtimestamp.txt" ]; then
+    # Create buildtimestamp.txt
+    date +%s > "${INSTALL_DIR}/front/buildtimestamp.txt"
+    chown nginx:www-data "${INSTALL_DIR}/front/buildtimestamp.txt"
+fi
+
+echo -e "
+            [ENV] PATH                      is ${PATH}
+            [ENV] PORT                      is ${PORT}
+            [ENV] TZ                        is ${TZ}
+            [ENV] LISTEN_ADDR               is ${LISTEN_ADDR}
+            [ENV] ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL      is ${ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL}
+        "

dockerfiles/start.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+export INSTALL_DIR=/app
+export APP_NAME=netalertx
+
+# php-fpm setup
+install -d -o nginx -g www-data /run/php/
+sed -i "/^;pid/c\pid = /run/php/php8.3-fpm.pid" /etc/php83/php-fpm.conf
+sed -i "/^listen/c\listen = /run/php/php8.3-fpm.sock" /etc/php83/php-fpm.d/www.conf
+sed -i "/^;listen.owner/c\listen.owner = nginx" /etc/php83/php-fpm.d/www.conf
+sed -i "/^;listen.group/c\listen.group = www-data" /etc/php83/php-fpm.d/www.conf
+sed -i "/^user/c\user = nginx" /etc/php83/php-fpm.d/www.conf
+sed -i "/^group/c\group = www-data" /etc/php83/php-fpm.d/www.conf
+
+# s6 overlay setup
+mkdir -p /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/{SetupOneshot,crond/dependencies.d,php-fpm/dependencies.d,nginx/dependencies.d,$APP_NAME/dependencies.d}
+echo "oneshot" > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/SetupOneshot/type
+echo "longrun" > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/crond/type
+echo "longrun" > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/php-fpm/type
+echo "longrun" > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/nginx/type
+echo "longrun" > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/$APP_NAME/type
+echo -e "${INSTALL_DIR}/dockerfiles/init.sh" > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/SetupOneshot/up
+echo -e '#!/bin/execlineb -P
+
+        if { echo
+        "
+            [INSTALL] Starting crond service...
+
+        " }' > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/crond/run
+echo -e "/usr/sbin/crond -f" >> /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/crond/run
+echo -e "#!/bin/execlineb -P\n/usr/sbin/php-fpm83 -F" > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/php-fpm/run
+echo -e '#!/bin/execlineb -P\nnginx -g "daemon off;"' > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/nginx/run
+echo -e '#!/bin/execlineb -P
+        with-contenv
+
+        importas -u PORT PORT
+
+        if { echo
+        "
+            [INSTALL] 🚀 Starting app (:${PORT})
+
+        " }' > /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/$APP_NAME/run
+echo -e "python ${INSTALL_DIR}/server" >> /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/$APP_NAME/run
+touch /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/user/contents.d/{SetupOneshot,crond,php-fpm,nginx,$APP_NAME} /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/{crond,php-fpm,nginx,$APP_NAME}/dependencies.d/SetupOneshot
+touch /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/nginx/dependencies.d/php-fpm
+touch /etc/s6-overlay/s6-rc.d/$APP_NAME/dependencies.d/nginx
+
+# this removes the current file
+rm -f $0

docs/API.md

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+# NetAlertX 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:
+
+```graphql
+curl 'http://host:GRAPHQL_PORT/graphql' \
+  -X POST \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN' \
+  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
+  --data '{
+    "query": "query GetDevices($options: PageQueryOptionsInput) { devices(options: $options) { devices { rowid devMac devName devOwner devType devVendor devLastConnection devStatus } count } }",
+    "variables": {
+      "options": {
+        "page": 1,
+        "limit": 10,
+        "sort": [{ "field": "devName", "order": "asc" }],
+        "search": "",
+        "status": "connected"
+      }
+    }
+  }'
+```
+
+The API server runs on `0.0.0.0:<graphql_port>` with **CORS enabled** for all main endpoints.
+
+---
+
+## Authentication
+
+All endpoints require an API token provided in the HTTP headers:
+
+```http
+Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>
+```
+
+If the token is missing or invalid, the server will return:
+
+```json
+{ "error": "Forbidden" }
+```
+
+---
+
+## Base URL
+
+```
+http://<server>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/
+```
+
+---
+
+## Endpoints
+
+> [!TIP]
+> When retrieving devices or settings try using the GraphQL API endpoint first as it is read-optimized.
+
+* [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
+* [Sessions](API_SESSIONS.md) – Connection sessions and history
+* [Settings](API_SETTINGS.md) – Settings
+* [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
+* [Sync](API_SYNC.md) – Synchronization between multiple NetAlertX instances
+* [DB query](API_DBQUERY.md) (⚠ Internal) - Low level database access - use other endpoints if possible
+
+See [Testing](API_TESTS.md) for example requests and usage.
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+* All endpoints enforce **Bearer token authentication**.
+* Errors return JSON with `success: False` and an error message.
+* GraphQL is available for advanced queries, while REST endpoints cover structured use cases.
+* Endpoints run on `0.0.0.0:<GRAPHQL_PORT>` with **CORS enabled**.
+* Use consistent API tokens and node/plugin names when interacting with `/sync` to ensure data integrity.

docs/API_DBQUERY.md

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+# Database Query API
+
+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] 
+> 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.
+
+---
+
+## Authentication
+
+All `/dbquery/*` endpoints require an API token in the HTTP headers:
+
+```http
+Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>
+```
+
+If the token is missing or invalid:
+
+```json
+{ "error": "Forbidden" }
+```
+
+---
+
+## Endpoints
+
+### 1. `POST /dbquery/read`
+
+Execute a **read-only** SQL query (e.g., `SELECT`).
+
+#### Request Body
+
+```json
+{
+  "rawSql": "U0VMRUNUICogRlJPTSBERVZJQ0VT"   // base64 encoded SQL
+}
+```
+
+Decoded SQL:
+
+```sql
+SELECT * FROM Devices;
+```
+
+#### Response
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "results": [
+    { "devMac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF", "devName": "Phone" }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/dbquery/read" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Accept: application/json" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "rawSql": "U0VMRUNUICogRlJPTSBERVZJQ0VT"
+  }'
+```
+
+---
+
+### 2. `POST /dbquery/update` (safer than `/dbquery/write`)
+
+Update rows in a table by `columnName` + `id`. `/dbquery/update` is parameterized to reduce the risk of SQL injection, while `/dbquery/write` executes raw SQL directly.
+
+#### Request Body
+
+```json
+{
+  "columnName": "devMac",
+  "id": ["AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"],
+  "dbtable": "Devices",
+  "columns": ["devName", "devOwner"],
+  "values": ["Laptop", "Alice"]
+}
+```
+
+#### Response
+
+```json
+{ "success": true, "updated_count": 1 }
+```
+
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/dbquery/update" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Accept: application/json" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "columnName": "devMac",
+    "id": ["AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"],
+    "dbtable": "Devices",
+    "columns": ["devName", "devOwner"],
+    "values": ["Laptop", "Alice"]
+  }'
+```
+
+---
+
+### 3. `POST /dbquery/write`
+
+Execute a **write query** (`INSERT`, `UPDATE`, `DELETE`).
+
+#### Request Body
+
+```json
+{
+  "rawSql": "SU5TRVJUIElOVE8gRGV2aWNlcyAoZGV2TWFjLCBkZXYgTmFtZSwgZGV2Rmlyc3RDb25uZWN0aW9uLCBkZXZMYXN0Q29ubmVjdGlvbiwgZGV2TGFzdElQKSBWQUxVRVMgKCc2QTpCQjo0Qzo1RDo2RTonLCAnVGVzdERldmljZScsICcyMDI1LTA4LTMwIDEyOjAwOjAwJywgJzIwMjUtMDgtMzAgMTI6MDA6MDAnLCAnMTAuMC4wLjEwJyk="
+}
+```
+
+Decoded SQL:
+
+```sql
+INSERT INTO Devices (devMac, devName, devFirstConnection, devLastConnection, devLastIP)
+VALUES ('6A:BB:4C:5D:6E', 'TestDevice', '2025-08-30 12:00:00', '2025-08-30 12:00:00', '10.0.0.10');
+```
+
+#### Response
+
+```json
+{ "success": true, "affected_rows": 1 }
+```
+
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/dbquery/write" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Accept: application/json" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "rawSql": "SU5TRVJUIElOVE8gRGV2aWNlcyAoZGV2TWFjLCBkZXYgTmFtZSwgZGV2Rmlyc3RDb25uZWN0aW9uLCBkZXZMYXN0Q29ubmVjdGlvbiwgZGV2TGFzdElQKSBWQUxVRVMgKCc2QTpCQjo0Qzo1RDo2RTonLCAnVGVzdERldmljZScsICcyMDI1LTA4LTMwIDEyOjAwOjAwJywgJzIwMjUtMDgtMzAgMTI6MDA6MDAnLCAnMTAuMC4wLjEwJyk="
+  }'
+```
+
+---
+
+### 4. `POST /dbquery/delete`
+
+Delete rows in a table by `columnName` + `id`.
+
+#### Request Body
+
+```json
+{
+  "columnName": "devMac",
+  "id": ["AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"],
+  "dbtable": "Devices"
+}
+```
+
+#### Response
+
+```json
+{ "success": true, "deleted_count": 1 }
+```
+
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/dbquery/delete" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Accept: application/json" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "columnName": "devMac",
+    "id": ["AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"],
+    "dbtable": "Devices"
+  }'
+```

docs/API_DEVICE.md

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+# Device API Endpoints
+
+Manage a **single device** by its MAC address. Operations include retrieval, updates, deletion, resetting properties, and copying data between devices. All endpoints require **authorization** via Bearer token.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Retrieve Device Details
+
+* **GET** `/device/<mac>`
+  Fetch all details for a single device, including:
+
+* Computed status (`devStatus`) → `On-line`, `Off-line`, or `Down`
+* Session and event counts (`devSessions`, `devEvents`, `devDownAlerts`)
+* Presence hours (`devPresenceHours`)
+* Children devices (`devChildrenDynamic`) and NIC children (`devChildrenNicsDynamic`)
+
+**Special case**: `mac=new` returns a template for a new device with default values.
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "devMac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+  "devName": "Net - Huawei",
+  "devOwner": "Admin",
+  "devType": "Router",
+  "devVendor": "Huawei",
+  "devStatus": "On-line",
+  "devSessions": 12,
+  "devEvents": 5,
+  "devDownAlerts": 1,
+  "devPresenceHours": 32,
+  "devChildrenDynamic": [...],
+  "devChildrenNicsDynamic": [...],
+  ...
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Device not found → HTTP 404
+* Unauthorized → HTTP 403
+
+---
+
+## 2. Update Device Fields
+
+* **POST** `/device/<mac>`
+  Create or update a device record.
+
+**Request Body**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "devName": "New Device",
+  "devOwner": "Admin",
+  "createNew": true
+}
+```
+
+**Behavior**:
+
+* If `createNew=true` → creates a new device
+* Otherwise → updates existing device fields
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Unauthorized → HTTP 403
+
+---
+
+## 3. Delete a Device
+
+* **DELETE** `/device/<mac>/delete`
+  Deletes the device with the given MAC.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Unauthorized → HTTP 403
+
+---
+
+## 4. Delete All Events for a Device
+
+* **DELETE** `/device/<mac>/events/delete`
+  Removes all events associated with a device.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 5. Reset Device Properties
+
+* **POST** `/device/<mac>/reset-props`
+  Resets the device's custom properties to default values.
+
+**Request Body**: Optional JSON for additional parameters.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. Copy Device Data
+
+* **POST** `/device/copy`
+  Copy all data from one device to another. If a device exists with `macTo`, it is replaced.
+
+**Request Body**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "macFrom": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+  "macTo": "11:22:33:44:55:66"
+}
+```
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "message": "Device copied from AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF to 11:22:33:44:55:66"
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Missing `macFrom` or `macTo` → HTTP 400
+* Unauthorized → HTTP 403
+
+---
+
+## 7. Update a Single Column
+
+* **POST** `/device/<mac>/update-column`
+  Update one specific column for a device.
+
+**Request Body**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "columnName": "devName",
+  "columnValue": "Updated Device Name"
+}
+```
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Device not found → HTTP 404
+* Missing `columnName` or `columnValue` → HTTP 400
+* Unauthorized → HTTP 403
+
+---
+
+## Example `curl` Requests
+
+**Get Device Details**:
+
+```bash
+curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/device/AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+
+**Update Device Fields**:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/device/AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{"devName": "New Device Name"}'
+```
+
+**Delete Device**:
+
+```bash
+curl -X DELETE "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/device/AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF/delete" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+
+**Copy Device Data**:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/device/copy" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{"macFrom":"AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF","macTo":"11:22:33:44:55:66"}'
+```
+
+**Update Single Column**:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/device/AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF/update-column" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{"columnName":"devName","columnValue":"Updated Device"}'
+```
+

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+# Devices Collection API Endpoints
+
+The Devices Collection API provides operations to **retrieve, manage, import/export, and filter devices** in bulk. All endpoints require **authorization** via Bearer token.
+
+---
+
+## Endpoints
+
+### 1. Get All Devices
+
+* **GET** `/devices`
+  Retrieves all devices from the database.
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "devices": [
+    {
+      "devName": "Net - Huawei",
+      "devMAC": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+      "devIP": "192.168.1.1",
+      "devType": "Router",
+      "devFavorite": 0,
+      "devStatus": "online"
+    },
+    ...
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Unauthorized → HTTP 403
+
+---
+
+### 2. Delete Devices by MAC
+
+* **DELETE** `/devices`
+  Deletes devices by MAC address. Supports exact matches or wildcard `*`.
+
+**Request Body**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "macs": ["AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF", "11:22:33:*"]
+}
+```
+
+**Behavior**:
+
+* If `macs` is omitted or `null` → deletes **all devices**.
+* Wildcards `*` match multiple devices.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "deleted_count": 5
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Unauthorized → HTTP 403
+
+---
+
+### 3. Delete Devices with Empty MACs
+
+* **DELETE** `/devices/empty-macs`
+  Removes all devices where MAC address is null or empty.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "deleted": 3
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 4. Delete Unknown Devices
+
+* **DELETE** `/devices/unknown`
+  Deletes devices with names marked as `(unknown)` or `(name not found)`.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "deleted": 2
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 5. Export Devices
+
+* **GET** `/devices/export` or `/devices/export/<format>`
+  Exports all devices in **CSV** (default) or **JSON** format.
+
+**Query Parameter / URL Parameter**:
+
+* `format` (optional) → `csv` (default) or `json`
+
+**CSV Response**:
+
+* Returns as a downloadable CSV file: `Content-Disposition: attachment; filename=devices.csv`
+
+**JSON Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "data": [
+    { "devName": "Net - Huawei", "devMAC": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF", ... },
+    ...
+  ],
+  "columns": ["devName", "devMAC", "devIP", "devType", "devFavorite", "devStatus"]
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Unsupported format → HTTP 400
+
+---
+
+### 6. Import Devices from CSV
+
+* **POST** `/devices/import`
+  Imports devices from an uploaded CSV or base64-encoded CSV content.
+
+**Request Body** (multipart file or JSON with `content` field):
+
+```json
+{
+  "content": "<base64-encoded CSV content>"
+}
+```
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "inserted": 25,
+  "skipped_lines": [3, 7]
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Missing file or content → HTTP 400 / 404
+* CSV malformed → HTTP 400
+
+---
+
+### 7. Get Device Totals
+
+* **GET** `/devices/totals`
+  Returns counts of devices by various categories.
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+[ 
+  120,    // Total devices
+  85,     // Connected
+  5,      // Favorites
+  10,     // New
+  8,      // Down
+  12      // Archived
+]
+```
+
+*Order: `[all, connected, favorites, new, down, archived]`*
+
+---
+
+### 8. Get Devices by Status
+
+* **GET** `/devices/by-status?status=<status>`
+  Returns devices filtered by status.
+
+**Query Parameter**:
+
+* `status` → Supported values: `online`, `offline`, `down`, `archived`, `favorites`, `new`, `my`
+* If omitted, returns **all devices**.
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+[
+  { "id": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF", "title": "Net - Huawei", "favorite": 0 },
+  { "id": "11:22:33:44:55:66", "title": "★ USG Firewall", "favorite": 1 }
+]
+```
+
+*If `devFavorite=1`, the title is prepended with a star `★`.*
+
+---
+
+## Example `curl` Requests
+
+**Get All Devices**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/devices" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+
+**Delete Devices by MAC**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X DELETE "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/devices" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{"macs":["AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF","11:22:33:*"]}'
+```
+
+**Export Devices CSV**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/devices/export?format=csv" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+
+**Import Devices from CSV**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/devices/import" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -F "file=@devices.csv"
+```
+
+**Get Devices by Status**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/devices/by-status?status=online" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+

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+# Events API Endpoints
+
+The Events API provides access to **device event logs**, allowing creation, retrieval, deletion, and summary of events over time.
+
+---
+
+## Endpoints
+
+### 1. Create Event
+
+* **POST** `/events/create/<mac>`
+  Create an event for a device identified by its MAC address.
+
+**Request Body** (JSON):
+
+```json
+{
+  "ip": "192.168.1.10",
+  "event_type": "Device Down",
+  "additional_info": "Optional info about the event",
+  "pending_alert": 1,
+  "event_time": "2025-08-24T12:00:00Z"
+}
+```
+
+* **Parameters**:
+
+  * `ip` (string, optional): IP address of the device
+  * `event_type` (string, optional): Type of event (default `"Device Down"`)
+  * `additional_info` (string, optional): Extra information
+  * `pending_alert` (int, optional): 1 if alert email is pending (default 1)
+  * `event_time` (ISO datetime, optional): Event timestamp; defaults to current time
+
+**Response** (JSON):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "message": "Event created for 00:11:22:33:44:55"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 2. Get Events
+
+* **GET** `/events`
+  Retrieve all events, optionally filtered by MAC address:
+
+```
+/events?mac=<mac>
+```
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "events": [
+    {
+      "eve_MAC": "00:11:22:33:44:55",
+      "eve_IP": "192.168.1.10",
+      "eve_DateTime": "2025-08-24T12:00:00Z",
+      "eve_EventType": "Device Down",
+      "eve_AdditionalInfo": "",
+      "eve_PendingAlertEmail": 1
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 3. Delete Events
+
+* **DELETE** `/events/<mac>` → Delete events for a specific MAC
+* **DELETE** `/events` → Delete **all** events
+* **DELETE** `/events/<days>` → Delete events older than N days
+
+**Response**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "message": "Deleted events older than <days> days"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 4. Event Totals Over a Period
+
+* **GET** `/sessions/totals?period=<period>`
+  Return event and session totals over a given period.
+
+**Query Parameters**:
+
+| Parameter | Description                                                                      |
+| --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `period`  | Time period for totals, e.g., `"7 days"`, `"1 month"`, `"1 year"`, `"100 years"` |
+
+**Sample Response** (JSON Array):
+
+```json
+[120, 85, 5, 10, 3, 7]
+```
+
+**Meaning of Values**:
+
+1. Total events in the period
+2. Total sessions
+3. Missing sessions
+4. Voided events (`eve_EventType LIKE 'VOIDED%'`)
+5. New device events (`eve_EventType LIKE 'New Device'`)
+6. Device down events (`eve_EventType LIKE 'Device Down'`)
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+* All endpoints require **authorization** (Bearer token). Unauthorized requests return:
+
+```json
+{ "error": "Forbidden" }
+```
+
+* Events are stored in the **Events table** with the following fields:
+  `eve_MAC`, `eve_IP`, `eve_DateTime`, `eve_EventType`, `eve_AdditionalInfo`, `eve_PendingAlertEmail`.
+
+* Event creation automatically logs activity for debugging.
+
+---
+
+## Example `curl` Requests
+
+**Create Event**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/events/create/00:11:22:33:44:55" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{
+    "ip": "192.168.1.10",
+    "event_type": "Device Down",
+    "additional_info": "Power outage",
+    "pending_alert": 1
+  }'
+```
+
+**Get Events for a Device**:
+
+```sh
+curl "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/events?mac=00:11:22:33:44:55" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+
+**Delete Events Older Than 30 Days**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X DELETE "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/events/30" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+
+**Get Event Totals for 7 Days**:
+
+```sh
+curl "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/sessions/totals?period=7 days" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```

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+# 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:
+
+- Devices
+- Settings
+
+## Endpoints
+
+* **GET** `/graphql`
+  Returns a simple status message (useful for browser or debugging).
+
+* **POST** `/graphql`
+  Execute GraphQL queries against the `devicesSchema`.
+
+---
+
+## Devices Query
+
+### Sample Query
+
+```graphql
+query GetDevices($options: PageQueryOptionsInput) {
+  devices(options: $options) {
+    devices {
+      rowid
+      devMac
+      devName
+      devOwner
+      devType
+      devVendor
+      devLastConnection
+      devStatus
+    }
+    count
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Query Parameters
+
+| Parameter | Description                                                                                             |
+| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `page`    | Page number of results to fetch.                                                                        |
+| `limit`   | Number of results per page.                                                                             |
+| `sort`    | Sorting options (`field` = field name, `order` = `asc` or `desc`).                                      |
+| `search`  | Term to filter devices.                                                                                 |
+| `status`  | Filter devices by status: `my_devices`, `connected`, `favorites`, `new`, `down`, `archived`, `offline`. |
+| `filters` | Additional filters (array of `{ filterColumn, filterValue }`).                                          |
+
+---
+
+### `curl` Example
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://host:GRAPHQL_PORT/graphql' \
+  -X POST \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN' \
+  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
+  --data '{
+    "query": "query GetDevices($options: PageQueryOptionsInput) { devices(options: $options) { devices { rowid devMac devName devOwner devType devVendor devLastConnection devStatus } count } }",
+    "variables": {
+      "options": {
+        "page": 1,
+        "limit": 10,
+        "sort": [{ "field": "devName", "order": "asc" }],
+        "search": "",
+        "status": "connected"
+      }
+    }
+  }'
+```
+
+---
+
+### Sample Response
+
+```json
+{
+  "data": {
+    "devices": {
+      "devices": [
+        {
+          "rowid": 1,
+          "devMac": "00:11:22:33:44:55",
+          "devName": "Device 1",
+          "devOwner": "Owner 1",
+          "devType": "Type 1",
+          "devVendor": "Vendor 1",
+          "devLastConnection": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
+          "devStatus": "connected"
+        }
+      ],
+      "count": 1
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Settings Query
+
+The **settings query** provides access to NetAlertX configuration stored in the settings table.
+
+### Sample Query
+
+```graphql
+query GetSettings {
+  settings {
+    settings {
+      setKey
+      setName
+      setDescription
+      setType
+      setOptions
+      setGroup
+      setValue
+      setEvents
+      setOverriddenByEnv
+    }
+    count
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Schema Fields
+
+| Field                | Type    | Description                                                              |
+| -------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| `setKey`             | String  | Unique key identifier for the setting.                                   |
+| `setName`            | String  | Human-readable name.                                                     |
+| `setDescription`     | String  | Description or documentation of the setting.                             |
+| `setType`            | String  | Data type (`string`, `int`, `bool`, `json`, etc.).                       |
+| `setOptions`         | String  | Available options (for dropdown/select-type settings).                   |
+| `setGroup`           | String  | Group/category the setting belongs to.                                   |
+| `setValue`           | String  | Current value of the setting.                                            |
+| `setEvents`          | String  | Events or triggers related to this setting.                              |
+| `setOverriddenByEnv` | Boolean | Whether the setting is overridden by an environment variable at runtime. |
+
+---
+
+### `curl` Example
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://host:GRAPHQL_PORT/graphql' \
+  -X POST \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN' \
+  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
+  --data '{
+    "query": "query GetSettings { settings { settings { setKey setName setDescription setType setOptions setGroup setValue setEvents setOverriddenByEnv } count } }"
+  }'
+```
+
+---
+
+### Sample Response
+
+```json
+{
+  "data": {
+    "settings": {
+      "settings": [
+        {
+          "setKey": "UI_MY_DEVICES",
+          "setName": "My Devices Filter",
+          "setDescription": "Defines which statuses to include in the 'My Devices' view.",
+          "setType": "list",
+          "setOptions": "[\"online\",\"new\",\"down\",\"offline\",\"archived\"]",
+          "setGroup": "UI",
+          "setValue": "[\"online\",\"new\"]",
+          "setEvents": null,
+          "setOverriddenByEnv": false
+        },
+        {
+          "setKey": "NETWORK_DEVICE_TYPES",
+          "setName": "Network Device Types",
+          "setDescription": "Types of devices considered as network infrastructure.",
+          "setType": "list",
+          "setOptions": "[\"Router\",\"Switch\",\"AP\"]",
+          "setGroup": "Network",
+          "setValue": "[\"Router\",\"Switch\"]",
+          "setEvents": null,
+          "setOverriddenByEnv": true
+        }
+      ],
+      "count": 2
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+* Device and settings queries can be combined in one request since GraphQL supports batching.
+* 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. 
+

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+# Metrics API Endpoint
+
+The `/metrics` endpoint exposes **Prometheus-compatible metrics** for NetAlertX, including aggregate device counts and per-device status.
+
+---
+
+## Endpoint Details
+
+* **GET** `/metrics` → Returns metrics in plain text.
+* **Host**: NetAlertX server
+* **Port**: As configured in `GRAPHQL_PORT` (default: `20212`)
+
+---
+
+## Example Output
+
+```text
+netalertx_connected_devices 31
+netalertx_offline_devices 54
+netalertx_down_devices 0
+netalertx_new_devices 0
+netalertx_archived_devices 31
+netalertx_favorite_devices 2
+netalertx_my_devices 54
+
+netalertx_device_status{device="Net - Huawei", mac="Internet", ip="1111.111.111.111", vendor="None", first_connection="2021-01-01 00:00:00", last_connection="2025-08-04 17:57:00", dev_type="Router", device_status="Online"} 1
+netalertx_device_status{device="Net - USG", mac="74:ac:74:ac:74:ac", ip="192.168.1.1", vendor="Ubiquiti Networks Inc.", first_connection="2022-02-12 22:05:00", last_connection="2025-06-07 08:16:49", dev_type="Firewall", device_status="Archived"} 1
+netalertx_device_status{device="Raspberry Pi 4 LAN", mac="74:ac:74:ac:74:74", ip="192.168.1.9", vendor="Raspberry Pi Trading Ltd", first_connection="2022-02-12 22:05:00", last_connection="2025-08-04 17:57:00", dev_type="Singleboard Computer (SBC)", device_status="Online"} 1
+...
+```
+
+---
+
+## Metrics Overview
+
+### 1. Aggregate Device Counts
+
+| Metric                        | Description                              |
+| ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
+| `netalertx_connected_devices` | Devices currently connected              |
+| `netalertx_offline_devices`   | Devices currently offline                |
+| `netalertx_down_devices`      | Down/unreachable devices                 |
+| `netalertx_new_devices`       | Recently detected devices                |
+| `netalertx_archived_devices`  | Archived devices                         |
+| `netalertx_favorite_devices`  | User-marked favorites                    |
+| `netalertx_my_devices`        | Devices associated with the current user |
+
+---
+
+### 2. Per-Device Status
+
+Metric: `netalertx_device_status`
+Each device has labels:
+
+* `device`: friendly name
+* `mac`: MAC address (or placeholder)
+* `ip`: last recorded IP
+* `vendor`: manufacturer or "None"
+* `first_connection`: timestamp of first detection
+* `last_connection`: most recent contact
+* `dev_type`: device type/category
+* `device_status`: current status (`Online`, `Offline`, `Archived`, `Down`, …)
+
+Metric value is always `1` (presence indicator).
+
+---
+
+## Querying with `curl`
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/metrics' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -H 'Accept: text/plain'
+```
+
+Replace placeholders:
+
+* `<server_ip>` – NetAlertX host IP/hostname
+* `<GRAPHQL_PORT>` – configured port (default `20212`)
+* `<API_TOKEN>` – your API token
+
+---
+
+## Prometheus Scraping Configuration
+
+```yaml
+scrape_configs:
+  - job_name: 'netalertx'
+    metrics_path: /metrics
+    scheme: http
+    scrape_interval: 60s
+    static_configs:
+      - targets: ['<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>']
+    authorization:
+      type: Bearer
+      credentials: <API_TOKEN>
+```
+
+---
+
+## Grafana Dashboard Template
+
+Sample template JSON: [Download](./samples/API/Grafana_Dashboard.json)

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+# 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.
+
+All endpoints require **authorization** via Bearer token.
+
+---
+
+## Endpoints
+
+### 1. Wake-on-LAN
+
+* **POST** `/nettools/wakeonlan`
+  Sends a Wake-on-LAN packet to wake a device.
+
+**Request Body** (JSON):
+
+```json
+{
+  "devMac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+}
+```
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "message": "WOL packet sent",
+  "output": "Sent magic packet to AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Invalid MAC address → HTTP 400
+* Command failure → HTTP 500
+
+---
+
+### 2. Traceroute
+
+* **POST** `/nettools/traceroute`
+  Performs a traceroute to a specified IP address.
+
+**Request Body**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "devLastIP": "192.168.1.1"
+}
+```
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "output": "traceroute output as string"
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Invalid IP → HTTP 400
+* Traceroute command failure → HTTP 500
+
+---
+
+### 3. Speedtest
+
+* **GET** `/nettools/speedtest`
+  Runs an internet speed test using `speedtest-cli`.
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "output": [
+    "Ping: 15 ms",
+    "Download: 120.5 Mbit/s",
+    "Upload: 22.4 Mbit/s"
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Command failure → HTTP 500
+
+---
+
+### 4. DNS Lookup (nslookup)
+
+* **POST** `/nettools/nslookup`
+  Resolves an IP address or hostname using `nslookup`.
+
+**Request Body**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "devLastIP": "8.8.8.8"
+}
+```
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "output": [
+    "Server: 8.8.8.8",
+    "Address: 8.8.8.8#53",
+    "Name: google-public-dns-a.google.com"
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Missing or invalid `devLastIP` → HTTP 400
+* Command failure → HTTP 500
+
+---
+
+### 5. Nmap Scan
+
+* **POST** `/nettools/nmap`
+  Runs an nmap scan on a target IP address or range.
+
+**Request Body**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "scan": "192.168.1.0/24",
+  "mode": "fast"
+}
+```
+
+**Supported Modes**:
+
+| Mode            | nmap Arguments |
+| --------------- | -------------- |
+| `fast`          | `-F`           |
+| `normal`        | default        |
+| `detail`        | `-A`           |
+| `skipdiscovery` | `-Pn`          |
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "mode": "fast",
+  "ip": "192.168.1.0/24",
+  "output": [
+    "Starting Nmap 7.91",
+    "Host 192.168.1.1 is up",
+    "... scan results ..."
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Invalid IP → HTTP 400
+* Invalid mode → HTTP 400
+* Command failure → HTTP 500
+
+---
+
+### 6. Internet Connection Info
+
+* **GET** `/nettools/internetinfo`
+  Fetches public internet connection information using `ipinfo.io`.
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "output": "IP: 203.0.113.5 City: Sydney Country: AU Org: Example ISP"
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Failed request or empty response → HTTP 500
+
+---
+
+## Example `curl` Requests
+
+**Wake-on-LAN**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/nettools/wakeonlan" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{"devMac":"AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"}'
+```
+
+**Traceroute**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/nettools/traceroute" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{"devLastIP":"192.168.1.1"}'
+```
+
+**Speedtest**:
+
+```sh
+curl "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/nettools/speedtest" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```
+
+**Nslookup**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/nettools/nslookup" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{"devLastIP":"8.8.8.8"}'
+```
+
+**Nmap Scan**:
+
+```sh
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/nettools/nmap" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  --data '{"scan":"192.168.1.0/24","mode":"fast"}'
+```
+
+**Internet Info**:
+
+```sh
+curl "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/nettools/internetinfo" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```

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+# [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. 
+
+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:
+
+```graphql
+curl 'http://host:GRAPHQL_PORT/graphql' \
+  -X POST \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN' \
+  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
+  --data '{
+    "query": "query GetDevices($options: PageQueryOptionsInput) { devices(options: $options) { devices { rowid devMac devName devOwner devType devVendor devLastConnection devStatus } count } }",
+    "variables": {
+      "options": {
+        "page": 1,
+        "limit": 10,
+        "sort": [{ "field": "devName", "order": "asc" }],
+        "search": "",
+        "status": "connected"
+      }
+    }
+  }'
+```
+
+## API Endpoint: GraphQL
+
+- Endpoint URL: `php/server/query_graphql.php`
+- Host: `same as front end (web ui)`
+- Port: `20212` or as defined by the `GRAPHQL_PORT` setting
+
+### Example Query to Fetch Devices
+
+First, let's define the GraphQL query to fetch devices with pagination and sorting options.
+
+```graphql
+query GetDevices($options: PageQueryOptionsInput) {
+  devices(options: $options) {
+    devices {
+      rowid
+      devMac
+      devName
+      devOwner
+      devType
+      devVendor
+      devLastConnection
+      devStatus
+    }
+    count
+  }
+}
+```
+
+See also: [Debugging GraphQL issues](./DEBUG_GRAPHQL.md)
+
+### `curl` Command
+
+You can use the following `curl` command to execute the query. 
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://host:GRAPHQL_PORT/graphql'   -X POST   -H 'Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN'  -H 'Content-Type: application/json'   --data '{
+    "query": "query GetDevices($options: PageQueryOptionsInput) { devices(options: $options) { devices { rowid devMac devName devOwner devType devVendor devLastConnection devStatus } count } }",
+    "variables": {
+      "options": {
+        "page": 1,
+        "limit": 10,
+        "sort": [{ "field": "devName", "order": "asc" }],
+        "search": "",
+        "status": "connected"
+      }
+    }
+  }'
+```
+
+### Explanation:
+
+1. **GraphQL Query**:
+   - The `query` parameter contains the GraphQL query as a string.
+   - The `variables` parameter contains the input variables for the query.
+
+2. **Query Variables**:
+   - `page`: Specifies the page number of results to fetch.
+   - `limit`: Specifies the number of results per page.
+   - `sort`: Specifies the sorting options, with `field` being the field to sort by and `order` being the sort order (`asc` for ascending or `desc` for descending).
+   - `search`: A search term to filter the devices.
+   - `status`: The status filter to apply (valid values are `my_devices` (determined by the `UI_MY_DEVICES` setting), `connected`, `favorites`, `new`, `down`, `archived`, `offline`).
+
+3. **`curl` Command**:
+   - The `-X POST` option specifies that we are making a POST request.
+   - The `-H "Content-Type: application/json"` option sets the content type of the request to JSON.
+   - The `-d` option provides the request payload, which includes the GraphQL query and variables.
+
+### Sample Response
+
+The response will be in JSON format, similar to the following:
+
+```json
+{
+  "data": {
+    "devices": {
+      "devices": [
+        {
+          "rowid": 1,
+          "devMac": "00:11:22:33:44:55",
+          "devName": "Device 1",
+          "devOwner": "Owner 1",
+          "devType": "Type 1",
+          "devVendor": "Vendor 1",
+          "devLastConnection": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
+          "devStatus": "connected"
+        },
+        {
+          "rowid": 2,
+          "devMac": "66:77:88:99:AA:BB",
+          "devName": "Device 2",
+          "devOwner": "Owner 2",
+          "devType": "Type 2",
+          "devVendor": "Vendor 2",
+          "devLastConnection": "2025-01-02T00:00:00Z",
+          "devStatus": "connected"
+        }
+      ],
+      "count": 2
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## API Endpoint: JSON files 
+
+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)`
+- Port: `20211` or as defined by the $PORT docker environment variable (same as the port for the web ui)
+
+### When are the endpoints updated
+
+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.
+
+### Available endpoints
+
+You can access the following files:
+
+  | 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_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_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
+
+The endpoints starting with the `table_` prefix contain most, if not all, data contained in the corresponding database table. The common format for those is:
+
+```JSON
+{
+  "data": [
+        {
+          "db_column_name": "data",
+          "db_column_name2": "data2"      
+        }, 
+        {
+          "db_column_name": "data3",
+          "db_column_name2": "data4" 
+        }
+    ]
+}
+
+```
+
+Example JSON of the `table_devices.json` endpoint with two Devices (database rows):
+
+```JSON
+{
+  "data": [
+        {
+          "devMac": "Internet",
+          "devName": "Net - Huawei",
+          "devType": "Router",
+          "devVendor": null,
+          "devGroup": "Always on",
+          "devFirstConnection": "2021-01-01 00:00:00",
+          "devLastConnection": "2021-01-28 22:22:11",
+          "devLastIP": "192.168.1.24",
+          "devStaticIP": 0,
+          "devPresentLastScan": 1,
+          "devLastNotification": "2023-01-28 22:22:28.998715",
+          "devIsNew": 0,
+          "devParentMAC": "",
+          "devParentPort": "",
+          "devIcon": "globe"
+        }, 
+        {
+          "devMac": "a4:8f:ff:aa:ba:1f",
+          "devName": "Net - USG",
+          "devType": "Firewall",
+          "devVendor": "Ubiquiti Inc",
+          "devGroup": "",
+          "devFirstConnection": "2021-02-12 22:05:00",
+          "devLastConnection": "2021-07-17 15:40:00",
+          "devLastIP": "192.168.1.1",
+          "devStaticIP": 1,
+          "devPresentLastScan": 1,
+          "devLastNotification": "2021-07-17 15:40:10.667717",
+          "devIsNew": 0,
+          "devParentMAC": "Internet",
+          "devParentPort": 1,
+          "devIcon": "shield-halved"
+      }
+    ]
+}
+
+```
+
+## API Endpoint: Prometheus Exporter
+
+* **Endpoint URL**: `/metrics`
+* **Host**: (where NetAlertX exporter is running)
+* **Port**: as configured in the `GRAPHQL_PORT` setting (`20212` by default)
+
+---
+
+### Example Output of the `/metrics` Endpoint
+
+Below is a representative snippet of the metrics you may find when querying the `/metrics` endpoint for `netalertx`. It includes both aggregate counters and `device_status` labels per device.
+
+```
+netalertx_connected_devices 31
+netalertx_offline_devices 54
+netalertx_down_devices 0
+netalertx_new_devices 0
+netalertx_archived_devices 31
+netalertx_favorite_devices 2
+netalertx_my_devices 54
+
+netalertx_device_status{device="Net - Huawei", mac="Internet", ip="1111.111.111.111", vendor="None", first_connection="2021-01-01 00:00:00", last_connection="2025-08-04 17:57:00", dev_type="Router", device_status="Online"} 1
+netalertx_device_status{device="Net - USG", mac="74:ac:74:ac:74:ac", ip="192.168.1.1", vendor="Ubiquiti Networks Inc.", first_connection="2022-02-12 22:05:00", last_connection="2025-06-07 08:16:49", dev_type="Firewall", device_status="Archived"} 1
+netalertx_device_status{device="Raspberry Pi 4 LAN", mac="74:ac:74:ac:74:74", ip="192.168.1.9", vendor="Raspberry Pi Trading Ltd", first_connection="2022-02-12 22:05:00", last_connection="2025-08-04 17:57:00", dev_type="Singleboard Computer (SBC)", device_status="Online"} 1
+...
+```
+
+---
+
+### Metrics Explanation
+
+#### 1. Aggregate Device Counts
+
+Metric names prefixed with `netalertx_` provide aggregated counts by device status:
+
+* `netalertx_connected_devices`: number of devices currently connected
+* `netalertx_offline_devices`: devices currently offline
+* `netalertx_down_devices`: down/unreachable devices
+* `netalertx_new_devices`: devices recently detected
+* `netalertx_archived_devices`: archived devices
+* `netalertx_favorite_devices`: user-marked favorite devices
+* `netalertx_my_devices`: devices associated with the current user context
+
+These numeric values give a high-level overview of device distribution.
+
+#### 2. Per‑Device Status with Labels
+
+Each individual device is represented by a `netalertx_device_status` metric, with descriptive labels:
+
+* `device`: friendly name of the device
+* `mac`: MAC address (or placeholder)
+* `ip`: last recorded IP address
+* `vendor`: manufacturer or "None" if unknown
+* `first_connection`: timestamp when the device was first observed
+* `last_connection`: most recent contact timestamp
+* `dev_type`: device category or type
+* `device_status`: current status (Online / Offline / Archived / Down / ...)
+
+The metric value is always `1` (indicating presence or active state) and the combination of labels identifies the device.
+
+---
+
+### How to Query with `curl`
+
+To fetch the metrics from the NetAlertX exporter:
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/metrics' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -H 'Accept: text/plain'
+```
+
+Replace:
+
+* `<server_ip>`: IP or hostname of the NetAlertX server
+* `<GRAPHQL_PORT>`: port specified in your `GRAPHQL_PORT` setting  (default: `20212`)
+* `<API_TOKEN>` your Bearer token from the `API_TOKEN` setting
+
+---
+
+### Summary
+
+* **Endpoint**: `/metrics` provides both summary counters and per-device status entries.
+* **Aggregate metrics** help monitor overall device states.
+* **Detailed metrics** expose each device’s metadata via labels.
+* **Use case**: feed into Prometheus for scraping, monitoring, alerting, or charting dashboard views.
+
+### Prometheus Scraping Configuration
+
+```yaml
+scrape_configs:
+  - job_name: 'netalertx'
+    metrics_path: /metrics
+    scheme: http
+    scrape_interval: 60s
+    static_configs:
+      - targets: ['<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>']
+    authorization:
+      type: Bearer
+      credentials: <API_TOKEN>
+```
+
+### Grafana template
+
+Grafana template sample: [Download json](./samples/API/Grafana_Dashboard.json)
+
+## API Endpoint: /log files
+
+This API endpoint retrieves files from the `/app/log` folder. 
+
+- Endpoint URL: `php/server/query_logs.php?file=<file name>`
+- Host: `same as front end (web ui)`
+- Port: `20211` or as defined by the $PORT docker environment variable (same as the port for the web ui)
+
+| File                     | Description                                                   |
+|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
+| `IP_changes.log`         | Logs of IP address changes                                    |
+| `app.log`                | Main application log                                          |
+| `app.php_errors.log`     | PHP error log                                                 |
+| `app_front.log`          | Frontend application log                                      |
+| `app_nmap.log`           | Logs of Nmap scan results                                     |
+| `db_is_locked.log`       | Logs when the database is locked                              |
+| `execution_queue.log`    | Logs of execution queue activities                            |
+| `plugins/`               | Directory for temporary plugin-related files (not accessible) |
+| `report_output.html`     | HTML report output                                            |
+| `report_output.json`     | JSON format report output                                     |
+| `report_output.txt`      | Text format report output                                     |
+| `stderr.log`             | Logs of standard error output                                 |
+| `stdout.log`             | Logs of standard output                                       |
+
+
+## API Endpoint: /config files
+
+To retrieve files from the `/app/config` folder. 
+
+- Endpoint URL: `php/server/query_config.php?file=<file name>`
+- Host: `same as front end (web ui)`
+- Port: `20211` or as defined by the $PORT docker environment variable (same as the port for the web ui)
+
+| File                     | Description                                      |
+|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
+| `devices.csv`            | Devices csv file                                 |
+| `app.conf`               | Application config file                          |
+

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+# Online History API Endpoints
+
+Manage the **online history records** of devices. Currently, the API supports deletion of all history entries. All endpoints require **authorization**.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Delete Online History
+
+* **DELETE** `/history`
+  Remove **all records** from the online history table (`Online_History`). This operation **cannot be undone**.
+
+**Response** (success):
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "message": "Deleted online history"
+}
+```
+
+**Error Responses**:
+
+* Unauthorized → HTTP 403
+
+---
+
+### Example `curl` Request
+
+```bash
+curl -X DELETE "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/history" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>"
+```

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+# Sessions API Endpoints
+
+Track and manage device connection sessions. Sessions record when a device connects or disconnects on the network.
+
+### Create a Session
+
+* **POST** `/sessions/create` → Create a new session for a device
+
+  **Request Body:**
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "mac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+    "ip": "192.168.1.10",
+    "start_time": "2025-08-01T10:00:00",
+    "end_time": "2025-08-01T12:00:00",      // optional
+    "event_type_conn": "Connected",         // optional, default "Connected"
+    "event_type_disc": "Disconnected"       // optional, default "Disconnected"
+  }
+  ```
+
+  **Response:**
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "success": true,
+    "message": "Session created for MAC AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+  }
+  ```
+
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/sessions/create" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Accept: application/json" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "mac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+    "ip": "192.168.1.10",
+    "start_time": "2025-08-01T10:00:00",
+    "end_time": "2025-08-01T12:00:00",
+    "event_type_conn": "Connected",
+    "event_type_disc": "Disconnected"
+  }'
+
+```
+
+---
+
+### Delete Sessions
+
+* **DELETE** `/sessions/delete` → Delete all sessions for a given MAC
+
+  **Request Body:**
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "mac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+  }
+  ```
+
+  **Response:**
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "success": true,
+    "message": "Deleted sessions for MAC AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+  }
+  ```
+
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```bash
+curl -X DELETE "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/sessions/delete" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Accept: application/json" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "mac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+  }'
+```
+
+---
+
+### List Sessions
+
+* **GET** `/sessions/list` → Retrieve sessions optionally filtered by device and date range
+
+  **Query Parameters:**
+
+  * `mac` (optional) → Filter by device MAC address
+  * `start_date` (optional) → Filter sessions starting from this date (`YYYY-MM-DD`)
+  * `end_date` (optional) → Filter sessions ending by this date (`YYYY-MM-DD`)
+
+  **Example:**
+
+  ```
+  /sessions/list?mac=AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF&start_date=2025-08-01&end_date=2025-08-21
+  ```
+
+  **Response:**
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "success": true,
+    "sessions": [
+      {
+        "ses_MAC": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+        "ses_Connection": "2025-08-01 10:00",
+        "ses_Disconnection": "2025-08-01 12:00",
+        "ses_Duration": "2h 0m",
+        "ses_IP": "192.168.1.10",
+        "ses_Info": ""
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+  ```
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```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
+
+* **GET** `/sessions/calendar` → View sessions in calendar format
+
+  **Query Parameters:**
+
+  * `start` → Start date (`YYYY-MM-DD`)
+  * `end` → End date (`YYYY-MM-DD`)
+
+  **Example:**
+
+  ```
+  /sessions/calendar?start=2025-08-01&end=2025-08-21
+  ```
+
+  **Response:**
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "success": true,
+    "sessions": [
+      {
+        "resourceId": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+        "title": "",
+        "start": "2025-08-01T10:00:00",
+        "end": "2025-08-01T12:00:00",
+        "color": "#00a659",
+        "tooltip": "Connection: 2025-08-01 10:00\nDisconnection: 2025-08-01 12:00\nIP: 192.168.1.10",
+        "className": "no-border"
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+  ```
+
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```bash
+curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/sessions/calendar?start=2025-08-01&end=2025-08-21" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Accept: application/json"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Device Sessions
+
+* **GET** `/sessions/<mac>` → Retrieve sessions for a specific device
+
+  **Query Parameters:**
+
+  * `period` → Period to retrieve sessions (`1 day`, `7 days`, `1 month`, etc.)
+    Default: `1 day`
+
+  **Example:**
+
+  ```
+  /sessions/AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF?period=7 days
+  ```
+
+  **Response:**
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "success": true,
+    "sessions": [
+      {
+        "ses_MAC": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+        "ses_Connection": "2025-08-01 10:00",
+        "ses_Disconnection": "2025-08-01 12:00",
+        "ses_Duration": "2h 0m",
+        "ses_IP": "192.168.1.10",
+        "ses_Info": ""
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+  ```
+
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```bash
+curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/sessions/AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF?period=7%20days" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Accept: application/json"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Session Events Summary
+
+* **GET** `/sessions/session-events` → Retrieve a summary of session events
+
+  **Query Parameters:**
+
+  * `type` → Event type (`all`, `sessions`, `missing`, `voided`, `new`, `down`)
+    Default: `all`
+  * `period` → Period to retrieve events (`7 days`, `1 month`, etc.)
+
+  **Example:**
+
+  ```
+  /sessions/session-events?type=all&period=7 days
+  ```
+
+  **Response:**
+  Returns a list of events or sessions with formatted connection, disconnection, duration, and IP information.
+
+#### `curl` Example
+
+```bash
+curl -X GET "http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/sessions/session-events?type=all&period=7%20days" \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
+  -H "Accept: application/json"
+```

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+# Settings API Endpoints
+
+Retrieve application settings stored in the configuration system. This endpoint is useful for quickly fetching individual settings such as `API_TOKEN` or `TIMEZONE`.
+
+For bulk or structured access (all settings, schema details, or filtering), use the [GraphQL API Endpoint](API_GRAPHQL.md).
+
+---
+
+### Get a Setting
+
+* **GET** `/settings/<key>` → Retrieve the value of a specific setting
+
+**Path Parameter:**
+
+* `key` → The setting key to retrieve (e.g., `API_TOKEN`, `TIMEZONE`)
+
+**Authorization:**
+Requires a valid API token in the `Authorization` header.
+
+---
+
+#### `curl` Example (Success)
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/settings/API_TOKEN' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -H 'Accept: application/json'
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "value": "my-secret-token"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+#### `curl` Example (Invalid Key)
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/settings/DOES_NOT_EXIST' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -H 'Accept: application/json'
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "value": null
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+#### `curl` Example (Unauthorized)
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/settings/API_TOKEN' \
+  -H 'Accept: application/json'
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "error": "Forbidden"
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Notes
+
+* This endpoint is optimized for **direct retrieval of a single setting**.
+* For **complex retrieval scenarios** (listing all settings, retrieving schema metadata like `setName`, `setDescription`, `setType`, or checking if a setting is overridden by environment variables), use the **GraphQL Settings Query**:
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://<server_ip>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/graphql' \
+  -X POST \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
+  --data '{
+    "query": "query GetSettings { settings { settings { setKey setName setDescription setType setOptions setGroup setValue setEvents setOverriddenByEnv } count } }"
+  }'
+```
+
+See the [GraphQL API Endpoint](API_GRAPHQL.md) for more details.

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+# Sync API Endpoint 
+
+---
+
+The `/sync` endpoint is used by the **SYNC plugin** to synchronize data between multiple NetAlertX instances (e.g., from a node to a hub). It supports both **GET** and **POST** requests.
+
+#### 9.1 GET `/sync`
+
+Fetches data from a node to the hub. The data is returned as a **base64-encoded JSON file**.
+
+**Example Request:**
+
+```sh
+curl 'http://<server>:<GRAPHQL_PORT>/sync' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>'
+```
+
+**Response Example:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "node_name": "NODE-01",
+  "status": 200,
+  "message": "OK",
+  "data_base64": "eyJkZXZpY2VzIjogW3siZGV2TWFjIjogIjAwOjExOjIyOjMzOjQ0OjU1IiwiZGV2TmFtZSI6ICJEZXZpY2UgMSJ9XSwgImNvdW50Ijog1fQ==",
+  "timestamp": "2025-08-24T10:15:00+10:00"
+}
+```
+
+**Notes:**
+
+* `data_base64` contains the full JSON data encoded in Base64.
+* `node_name` corresponds to the `SYNC_node_name` setting on the node.
+* Errors (e.g., missing file) return HTTP 500 with an error message.
+
+---
+
+#### 9.2 POST `/sync` 
+
+The **POST** endpoint is used by nodes to **send data to the hub**. The hub expects the data as **form-encoded fields** (application/x-www-form-urlencoded or multipart/form-data). The hub then stores the data in the plugin log folder for processing.
+
+#### Required Fields
+
+| Field       | Type              | Description                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| ----------- | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `data`      | string            | The payload from the plugin or devices. Typically **plain text**, **JSON**, or **encrypted Base64** data. In your Python script, `encrypt_data()` is applied before sending. |
+| `node_name` | string            | The name of the node sending the data. Matches the node’s `SYNC_node_name` setting. Used to generate the filename on the hub.                                                |
+| `plugin`    | string            | The name of the plugin sending the data. Determines the filename prefix (`last_result.<plugin>...`).                                                                         |
+| `file_path` | string (optional) | Path of the local file being sent. Used only for logging/debugging purposes on the hub; **not required for processing**.                                                     |
+
+---
+
+### How the Hub Processes the POST Data
+
+1. **Receives the data** and validates the API token.
+2. **Stores the raw payload** in:
+
+```
+INSTALL_PATH/log/plugins/last_result.<plugin>.encoded.<node_name>.<sequence>.log
+```
+
+* `<plugin>` → plugin name from the POST request.
+* `<node_name>` → node name from the POST request.
+* `<sequence>` → incremented number for each submission.
+
+3. **Decodes / decrypts the data** if necessary (Base64 or encrypted) before processing.
+4. **Processes JSON payloads** (e.g., device info) to:
+
+   * Avoid duplicates by tracking `devMac`.
+   * Add metadata like `devSyncHubNode`.
+   * Insert new devices into the database.
+5. **Renames files** to indicate they have been processed:
+
+```
+processed_last_result.<plugin>.<node_name>.<sequence>.log
+```
+
+---
+
+### Example POST Payload
+
+If a node is sending device data:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST 'http://<hub>:<PORT>/sync' \
+  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>' \
+  -F 'data={"data":[{"devMac":"00:11:22:33:44:55","devName":"Device 1","devVendor":"Vendor A","devLastIP":"192.168.1.10"}]}' \
+  -F 'node_name=NODE-01' \
+  -F 'plugin=SYNC'
+```
+
+* The `data` field contains JSON with a **`data` array**, where each element is a **device object** or **plugin data object**.
+* The `plugin` and `node_name` fields allow the hub to **organize and store the file correctly**.
+* The data is only processed if the relevant plugins are enabled and run on the target server. 
+
+---
+
+### Key Notes
+
+* **Always use the same `plugin` and `node_name` values** for consistent storage.
+* **Encrypted data**: The Python script uses `encrypt_data()` before sending, and the hub decodes it before processing.
+* **Sequence numbers**: Every submission generates a new sequence, preventing overwriting previous data.
+* **Form-encoded**: The hub expects `multipart/form-data` (cURL `-F`) or `application/x-www-form-urlencoded`.
+
+**Storage Details:**
+
+* Data is stored under `INSTALL_PATH/log/plugins` with filenames following the pattern:
+
+```
+last_result.<plugin>.encoded.<node_name>.<sequence>.log
+```
+
+* Both encoded and decoded files are tracked, and new submissions increment the sequence number.
+* If storing fails, the API returns HTTP 500 with an error message.
+* The data is only processed if the relevant plugins are enabled and run on the target server. 
+
+---
+
+#### 9.3 Notes and Best Practices
+
+* **Authorization Required** – Both GET and POST require a valid API token.
+* **Data Integrity** – Ensure that `node_name` and `plugin` are consistent to avoid overwriting files.
+* **Monitoring** – Notifications are generated whenever data is sent or received (`write_notification`), which can be used for alerting or auditing.
+* **Use Case** – Typically used in multi-node deployments to consolidate device and event data on a central hub.
+

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+### Unit Tests
+
+>[!WARNING]
+> Please note these test modify data in the database. 
+
+1. See the `/test` directory for available test cases. These are not exhaustive but cover the main API endpoints.  
+2. To run a test case, SSH into the container:  
+   `sudo docker exec -it netalertx /bin/bash`  
+3. Inside the container, install pytest (if not already installed):  
+   `pip install pytest`  
+4. Run a specific test case:  
+   `pytest /app/test/TESTFILE.py`

docs/AUTHELIA.md

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+## Authelia support
+
+> [!WARNING] 
+>
+> This is community contributed content and work in progress. Contributions are welcome. 
+
+```yaml
+theme: dark
+
+default_2fa_method: "totp"
+
+server:
+  address: 0.0.0.0:9091
+  endpoints:
+    enable_expvars: false
+    enable_pprof: false
+    authz:
+      forward-auth:
+        implementation: 'ForwardAuth'
+        authn_strategies:
+          - name: 'HeaderAuthorization'
+            schemes:
+              - 'Basic'
+          - name: 'CookieSession'
+      ext-authz:
+        implementation: 'ExtAuthz'
+        authn_strategies:
+          - name: 'HeaderAuthorization'
+            schemes:
+              - 'Basic'
+          - name: 'CookieSession'
+      auth-request:
+        implementation: 'AuthRequest'
+        authn_strategies:
+          - name: 'HeaderAuthRequestProxyAuthorization'
+            schemes:
+              - 'Basic'
+          - name: 'CookieSession'
+      legacy:
+        implementation: 'Legacy'
+        authn_strategies:
+          - name: 'HeaderLegacy'
+          - name: 'CookieSession'
+  disable_healthcheck: false
+  tls:
+    key: ""
+    certificate: ""
+    client_certificates: []
+  headers:
+    csp_template: ""
+
+log:
+  ## Level of verbosity for logs: info, debug, trace.
+  level: info
+
+###############################################################
+# The most important section
+###############################################################
+access_control:
+  ## Default policy can either be 'bypass', 'one_factor', 'two_factor' or 'deny'.
+  default_policy: deny
+  networks:
+    - name: internal
+      networks:
+        - '192.168.0.0/18'
+        - '10.10.10.0/8' # Zerotier
+    - name: private
+      networks:
+        - '172.16.0.0/12'
+  rules:
+    - networks:
+        - private
+      domain:
+        - '*'
+      policy: bypass
+    - networks:
+        - internal
+      domain:
+        - '*'
+      policy: bypass
+    - domain:
+        # exclude itself from auth, should not happen as we use Traefik middleware on a case-by-case screnario
+        - 'auth.MYDOMAIN1.TLD'
+        - 'authelia.MYDOMAIN1.TLD'
+        - 'auth.MYDOMAIN2.TLD'
+        - 'authelia.MYDOMAIN2.TLD'
+      policy: bypass
+    - domain:
+        #All subdomains match
+        - 'MYDOMAIN1.TLD'
+        - '*.MYDOMAIN1.TLD'
+      policy: two_factor
+    - domain:
+        # This will not work yet as Authelio does not support multi-domain authentication
+        - 'MYDOMAIN2.TLD'
+        - '*.MYDOMAIN2.TLD'
+      policy: two_factor
+
+
+############################################################
+identity_validation:
+  reset_password:
+    jwt_secret: "[REDACTED]"
+
+identity_providers:
+  oidc:
+    enable_client_debug_messages: true
+    enforce_pkce: public_clients_only
+    hmac_secret: [REDACTED]
+    lifespans:
+      authorize_code: 1m
+      id_token: 1h
+      refresh_token: 90m
+      access_token: 1h
+    cors:
+      endpoints:
+        - authorization
+        - token
+        - revocation
+        - introspection
+        - userinfo
+      allowed_origins:
+        - "*"
+      allowed_origins_from_client_redirect_uris: false
+    jwks:
+      - key: [REDACTED]
+        certificate_chain:
+    clients:
+      - client_id: portainer
+        client_name: Portainer
+        # generate secret with "authelia crypto hash generate pbkdf2 --random --random.length 32 --random.charset alphanumeric"
+        # Random Password: [REDACTED]
+        # Digest: [REDACTED]
+        client_secret: [REDACTED]
+        token_endpoint_auth_method: 'client_secret_post'
+        public: false
+        authorization_policy: two_factor
+        consent_mode: pre-configured #explicit
+        pre_configured_consent_duration: '6M' #Must be re-authorised every 6 Months
+        scopes:
+          - openid
+          #- groups #Currently not supported in Authelia V
+          - email
+          - profile
+        redirect_uris:
+          - https://portainer.MYDOMAIN1.LTD
+        userinfo_signed_response_alg: none
+
+      - client_id: openproject
+        client_name: OpenProject
+        # generate secret with "authelia crypto hash generate pbkdf2 --random --random.length 32 --random.charset alphanumeric"
+        # Random Password: [REDACTED]
+        # Digest: [REDACTED]
+        client_secret: [REDACTED]
+        token_endpoint_auth_method: 'client_secret_basic'
+        public: false
+        authorization_policy: two_factor
+        consent_mode: pre-configured #explicit
+        pre_configured_consent_duration: '6M' #Must be re-authorised every 6 Months
+        scopes:
+          - openid
+          #- groups #Currently not supported in Authelia V
+          - email
+          - profile
+        redirect_uris:
+          - https://op.MYDOMAIN.TLD
+        #grant_types:
+        #  - refresh_token
+        #  - authorization_code
+        #response_types:
+        #  - code
+        #response_modes:
+        #  - form_post
+        #  - query
+        #  - fragment
+        userinfo_signed_response_alg: none
+##################################################################
+
+
+telemetry:
+  metrics:
+    enabled: false
+    address: tcp://0.0.0.0:9959
+
+totp:
+  disable: false
+  issuer: authelia.com
+  algorithm: sha1
+  digits: 6
+  period: 30 ## The period in seconds a one-time password is valid for.
+  skew: 1
+  secret_size: 32
+
+webauthn:
+  disable: false
+  timeout: 60s ## Adjust the interaction timeout for Webauthn dialogues.
+  display_name: Authelia
+  attestation_conveyance_preference: indirect
+  user_verification: preferred
+
+ntp:
+  address: "pool.ntp.org"
+  version: 4
+  max_desync: 5s
+  disable_startup_check: false
+  disable_failure: false
+
+authentication_backend:
+  password_reset:
+    disable: false
+    custom_url: ""
+  refresh_interval: 5m
+  file:
+    path: /config/users_database.yml
+    watch: true
+    password:
+      algorithm: argon2
+      argon2:
+        variant: argon2id
+        iterations: 3
+        memory: 65536
+        parallelism: 4
+        key_length: 32
+        salt_length: 16
+
+password_policy:
+  standard:
+    enabled: false
+    min_length: 8
+    max_length: 0
+    require_uppercase: true
+    require_lowercase: true
+    require_number: true
+    require_special: true
+  ## zxcvbn is a well known and used password strength algorithm. It does not have tunable settings.
+  zxcvbn:
+    enabled: false
+    min_score: 3
+
+regulation:
+  max_retries: 3
+  find_time: 2m
+  ban_time: 5m
+
+session:
+  name: authelia_session
+  secret: [REDACTED]
+  expiration: 60m
+  inactivity: 15m
+  cookies:
+    - domain: 'MYDOMAIN1.LTD'
+      authelia_url: 'https://auth.MYDOMAIN1.LTD'
+      name: 'authelia_session'
+      default_redirection_url: 'https://MYDOMAIN1.LTD'
+    - domain: 'MYDOMAIN2.LTD'
+      authelia_url: 'https://auth.MYDOMAIN2.LTD'
+      name: 'authelia_session_other'
+      default_redirection_url: 'https://MYDOMAIN2.LTD'
+
+storage:
+  encryption_key: [REDACTED]
+  local:
+    path: /config/db.sqlite3
+
+notifier:
+  disable_startup_check: true
+  smtp:
+    address: MYOTHERDOMAIN.LTD:465
+    timeout: 5s
+    username: "USER@DOMAIN"
+    password: "[REDACTED]"
+    sender: "Authelia <postmaster@MYOTHERDOMAIN.LTD>"
+    identifier: NAME@MYOTHERDOMAIN.LTD
+    subject: "[Authelia] {title}"
+    startup_check_address: postmaster@MYOTHERDOMAIN.LTD
+
+```

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+# Backing things up
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> To backup 99% of your configuration backup at least the `/app/config` folder. Please read the whole page (or at least "Scenario 2: Corrupted database") for details.
+> Note that database definitions might change over time. The safest way is to restore your older backups into the **same version** of the app they were taken from and then gradually upgarde between releases to the latest version.
+
+There are 4 artifacts that can be used to backup the application:
+
+| File                  | Description                   | Limitations                   |
+|-----------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|
+| `/db/app.db`       | Database file(s)  | The database file might be in an uncommitted state or corrupted |
+| `/config/app.conf` | Configuration file |  Can be overridden with the [`APP_CONF_OVERRIDE` env variable](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/dockerfiles#docker-environment-variables).  |
+| `/config/devices.csv`  | CSV file containing device information |     Doesn't contain historical data        |
+| `/config/workflows.json`  | A JSON file containing your workflows |     N/A        |
+
+
+## Backup strategies
+
+The safest approach to backups is to backup everything, by taking regular file system backups of the `/db` and `/config` folders (I use [Kopia](https://github.com/kopia/kopia)). 
+
+Arguably, the most time is spent setting up the device list, so if only one file is kept I'd recommend to have a latest backup of the `devices_<timestamp>.csv` or `devices.csv` file, followed by the `app.conf` and `workflows.json` files. You can also download `app.conf` and `devices.csv` file in the Maintenance section:
+
+![Backup and Restore Section in Maintenance](./img/BACKUPS/Maintenance_Backup_Restore.png)
+
+### Scenario 1: Full backup
+
+End-result: Full restore
+
+#### 💾 Source artifacts:
+
+- `/app/db/app.db` (uncorrupted)
+- `/app/config/app.conf`
+- `/app/config/workflows.json`
+
+#### 📥 Recovery:
+
+To restore the application map the above files as described in the [Setup documentation](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md#docker-paths). 
+
+
+### Scenario 2: Corrupted database
+
+End-result: Partial restore (historical data and some plugin data will be missing)
+
+#### 💾 Source artifacts:
+
+- `/app/config/app.conf`
+- `/app/config/devices_<timestamp>.csv` or `/app/config/devices.csv`
+- `/app/config/workflows.json`
+
+#### 📥 Recovery:
+
+Even with a corrupted database you can recover what I would argue is 99% of the configuration. 
+
+- upload the `app.conf` and `workflows.json` files into the mounted `/app/config/` folder as described in the [Setup documentation](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md#docker-paths).
+- rename the `devices_<timestamp>.csv` to `devices.csv` and place it in the `/app/config` folder
+- Restore the `devices.csv` backup via the [Maintenance section](./DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md)
+
+## Data and backup storage
+
+To decide on a backup strategy, check where the data is stored:
+
+### Core Configuration
+
+The core application configuration is in the `app.conf` file (See [Settings System](./SETTINGS_SYSTEM.md) for details), such as:
+
+- Notification settings
+- Scanner settings
+- Scheduled maintenance settings
+- UI configuration
+
+### Core Device Data
+
+The core device data is backed up to the `devices_<timestamp>.csv` or `devices.csv` file via the [CSV Backup `CSVBCKP` Plugin](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/csv_backup). This file contains data, such as:
+
+- Device names
+- Device icons
+- Device network configuration
+- Device categorization 
+- Device custom properties data
+
+### Historical data
+
+Historical data is stored in the `app.db` database (See [Database overview](./DATABASE.md) for details). This data includes:
+
+- Plugin objects
+- Plugin historical entries
+- History of Events, Notifications, Workflow Events
+- Presence history
+
+

docs/COMMON_ISSUES.md

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+### Loading...
+
+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. 
+
+### 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.
+
+### 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. 
+
+### Permissions
+
+Make sure you [File permissions](./FILE_PERMISSIONS.md) are set correctly.
+
+* 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)
+
+### Container restarts / crashes
+
+* Check the logs for details. Often a required setting for a notification method is missing. 
+
+### unable to resolve host
+
+* Check that your `SCAN_SUBNETS` variable is using the correct mask and `--interface`. See the [subnets docs for details](./SUBNETS.md).  
+
+### Invalid JSON
+
+Check the [Invalid JSON errors debug help](./DEBUG_INVALID_JSON.md) docs on how to proceed.
+
+### sudo execution failing (e.g.: on arpscan) on a Raspberry Pi 4 
+
+> sudo: unexpected child termination condition: 0
+
+Resolution based on [this issue](https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-papermerge/issues/4#issuecomment-1003657581)
+
+```
+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.
+
+### 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.
+
+### Losing my settings and devices after an 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.
+
+
+### The application is slow
+
+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.

docs/COMMUNITY_GUIDES.md

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+# 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)
+
+- ▶ [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) 
+- 📄 [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

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+# Custom Properties for Devices
+
+![Custom Properties](./img/CUSTOM_PROPERTIES/Device_Custom_Properties.png)
+
+## Overview
+
+This functionality allows you to define **custom properties** for devices, which can store and display additional information on the device listing page. By marking properties as "Show", you can enhance the user interface with quick actions, notes, or external links.
+
+### Key Features:
+- **Customizable Properties**: Define specific properties for each device.
+- **Visibility Control**: Choose which properties are displayed on the device listing page.
+- **Interactive Elements**: Include actions like links, modals, and device management directly in the interface.
+
+---
+
+## 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
+
+![Custom Properties](./img/CUSTOM_PROPERTIES/Device_Custom_Properties_vid.gif)
+
+Visible properties (`CUSTPROP_show: true`) are displayed as interactive icons in the device listing. Each icon can perform one of the following actions based on the `CUSTPROP_type`:
+
+1. **Modals (e.g., Show Notes)**:
+   - Displays detailed information in a popup modal.
+   - Example: Firmware version details.
+
+2. **Links**:
+   - Redirect to an external or internal URL.
+   - Example: Open a device's documentation or external site.
+
+3. **Device Actions**:
+   - Manage devices with actions like delete.
+   - Example: Quickly remove a device from the network.
+
+4. **Plugins**:
+   - Future placeholder for running custom plugin scripts.
+   - **Note**: Not implemented yet.
+
+---
+
+## Example Use Cases
+
+1. **Device Documentation Link**:
+   - Add a custom property with `CUSTPROP_type` set to `link` or `link_new_tab` to allow quick navigation to the external documentation of the device.
+
+2. **Firmware Details**:
+   - Use `CUSTPROP_type: show_notes` to display firmware versions or upgrade instructions in a modal.
+
+3. **Device Removal**:
+   - Enable device removal functionality using `CUSTPROP_type: delete_dev`.
+
+---
+
+## 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 
+- **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/DATABASE.md

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+  
+# A high-level description of the database structure
+
+ An overview of the most important database tables as well as an detailed overview of the Devices table. The MAC address is used as a foreign key in most cases. 
+
+## Devices database table
+
+| Field Name              | Description | Sample Value |
+|-------------------------|-------------|--------------|
+| `devMac`               | MAC address of the device. | `00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E` |
+| `devName`              | Name of the device. | `iPhone 12` |
+| `devOwner`             | Owner of the device. | `John Doe` |
+| `devType`              | Type of the device (e.g., phone, laptop, etc.). If set to a network type (e.g., switch), it will become selectable as a Network Parent Node. | `Laptop` |
+| `devVendor`            | Vendor/manufacturer of the device. | `Apple` |
+| `devFavorite`          | Whether the device is marked as a favorite. | `1` |
+| `devGroup`             | Group the device belongs to. | `Home Devices` |
+| `devComments`          | User comments or notes about the device. | `Used for work purposes` |
+| `devFirstConnection`   | Timestamp of the device's first connection. | `2025-03-22 12:07:26+11:00` |
+| `devLastConnection`    | Timestamp of the device's last connection. | `2025-03-22 12:07:26+11:00` |
+| `devLastIP`            | Last known IP address of the device. | `192.168.1.5` |
+| `devStaticIP`          | Whether the device has a static IP address. | `0` |
+| `devScan`              | Whether the device should be scanned. | `1` |
+| `devLogEvents`         | Whether events related to the device should be logged. | `0` |
+| `devAlertEvents`       | Whether alerts should be generated for events. | `1` |
+| `devAlertDown`         | Whether an alert should be sent when the device goes down. | `0` |
+| `devSkipRepeated`      | Whether to skip repeated alerts for this device. | `1` |
+| `devLastNotification`  | Timestamp of the last notification sent for this device. | `2025-03-22 12:07:26+11:00` |
+| `devPresentLastScan`   | Whether the device was present during the last scan. | `1` |
+| `devIsNew`             | Whether the device is marked as new. | `0` |
+| `devLocation`          | Physical or logical location of the device. | `Living Room` |
+| `devIsArchived`        | Whether the device is archived. | `0` |
+| `devParentMAC`         | MAC address of the parent device (if applicable) to build the [Network Tree](./NETWORK_TREE.md). | `00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5F` |
+| `devParentPort`        | Port of the parent device to which this device is connected. | `Port 3` |
+| `devIcon`              | [Icon](./ICONS.md) representing the device. The value is a base64-encoded SVG or Font Awesome HTML tag. | `PHN2ZyB...` |
+| `devGUID`              | Unique identifier for the device. | `a2f4b5d6-7a8c-9d10-11e1-f12345678901` |
+| `devSite`              | Site or location where the device is registered. | `Office` |
+| `devSSID`              | SSID of the Wi-Fi network the device is connected to. | `HomeNetwork` |
+| `devSyncHubNode`       | The NetAlertX node ID used for synchronization between NetAlertX instances. | `node_1` |
+| `devSourcePlugin`      | Source plugin that discovered the device. | `ARPSCAN` |
+| `devCustomProps`       | [Custom properties](./CUSTOM_PROPERTIES.md) related to the device. The value is a base64-encoded JSON object. | `PHN2ZyB...` |
+| `devFQDN`              | Fully qualified domain name. | `raspberrypi.local` |
+| `devParentRelType`     | The type of relationship between the current device and it's parent node. By default, selecting `nic` will hide it from lists. | `nic` |
+| `devReqNicsOnline`     | If all NICs are required to be online to mark teh current device online. | `0` |
+
+
+To understand how values of these fields influuence application behavior, such as Notifications or Network topology, see also: 
+
+- [Device Management](./DEVICE_MANAGEMENT.md)
+- [Network Tree Topology Setup](./NETWORK_TREE.md)
+- [Notifications](./NOTIFICATIONS.md)
+
+
+## Other Tables overview
+  
+  | Table name | Description  | Sample data |
+  |----------------------|----------------------| ----------------------| 
+  | CurrentScan | Result of the current scan | ![Screen1][screen1]  |  
+  | Devices     | The main devices database that also contains the Network tree mappings. If `ScanCycle` is set to `0` device is not scanned. | ![Screen2][screen2]  |   
+  | Events | Used to collect connection/disconnection events. | ![Screen4][screen4]  |   
+  | Online_History   | Used to display the `Device presence` chart  | ![Screen6][screen6]  | 
+  | Parameters       | Used to pass values between the frontend and backend. | ![Screen7][screen7]  | 
+  | Plugins_Events   | For capturing events exposed by a plugin via the `last_result.log` file. If unique then saved into the `Plugins_Objects` table. Entries are deleted once processed and stored in the `Plugins_History` and/or `Plugins_Objects` tables.  | ![Screen10][screen10]  | 
+  | Plugins_History  | History of all entries from the `Plugins_Events` table | ![Screen11][screen11]  | 
+  | Plugins_Language_Strings  | Language strings collected from the plugin `config.json` files used for string resolution in the frontend. | ![Screen12][screen12]  | 
+  | Plugins_Objects  | Unique objects detected by individual plugins. | ![Screen13][screen13]  | 
+  | Sessions  | Used to display sessions in the charts | ![Screen15][screen15]  | 
+  | Settings  | Database representation of the sum of all settings from `app.conf` and plugins coming from `config.json` files. | ![Screen16][screen16]  | 
+
+
+
+  [screen1]: ./img/DATABASE/CurrentScan.png
+  [screen2]: ./img/DATABASE/Devices.png
+  [screen4]: ./img/DATABASE/Events.png  
+  [screen6]: ./img/DATABASE/Online_History.png
+  [screen7]: ./img/DATABASE/Parameters.png
+  [screen10]: ./img/DATABASE/Plugins_Events.png
+  [screen11]: ./img/DATABASE/Plugins_History.png
+  [screen12]: ./img/DATABASE/Plugins_Language_Strings.png
+  [screen13]: ./img/DATABASE/Plugins_Objects.png  
+  [screen15]: ./img/DATABASE/Sessions.png
+  [screen16]: ./img/DATABASE/Settings.png
+

docs/DEBUG_GRAPHQL.md

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+# 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 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.  
+
+### 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)
+
+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)
+
+### Using a docker 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"}
+...
+```
+
+## How to check the GraphQL server is running?
+
+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:
+
+![Init Check](./img/DEBUG_GRAPHQL/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)
+
+### 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)
+
+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)
+
+

docs/DEBUG_INVALID_JSON.md

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+# How to debug the Invalid JSON response error
+
+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: 
+
+![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`
+
+
+- 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.
+
+For reference, the above queries should return results in the following format:
+
+## First URL:
+
+- Should yield a valid JSON file
+
+## Second URL:
+
+![array][array]
+
+## Third URL:
+
+![json][json]
+
+You can copy and paste any JSON result (result of the First and Third query) into an online JSON checker, such as [this one](https://jsonchecker.com/) to check if it's valid.
+
+
+[F12DeveloperConsole]:    ./img/DEBUG/Invalid_JSON_repsonse_debug.png           "F12DeveloperConsole"
+[array]:                  ./img/DEBUG/array_result_example.png                  "array"
+[json]:                   ./img/DEBUG/JSON_result_example.png                   "json"

docs/DEBUG_PHP.md

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+# Debugging backend PHP issues
+
+## Logs in UI
+
+![Logs UI](./img/DEBUG/maintenance_debug_php.png)
+
+You can view recent backend PHP errors directly in the **Maintenance > Logs** section of the UI. This provides quick access to logs without needing terminal access.
+
+## Accessing logs directly
+
+Sometimes, the UI might not be accessible. In that case, you can access the logs directly inside the container.
+
+### Step-by-step:
+
+1. **Open a shell into the container:**
+
+   ```bash
+   docker exec -it netalertx /bin/sh
+   ```
+
+2. **Check the NGINX error log:**
+
+   ```bash
+   cat /var/log/nginx/error.log
+   ```
+
+3. **Check the PHP application error log:**
+
+   ```bash
+   cat /app/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

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+# Troubleshooting plugins
+
+## 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).
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Make sure you read and followed the specific plugin setup instructions.
+- Ensure you have [debug enabled (see More Logging)](./DEBUG_TIPS.md) 
+
+### Potential issues
+
+- Bugs
+- Unexpected input (e.g. special characters in names)
+- Dependencies changed how data is output
+
+#### Incorrect input data
+
+Input data from the plugin might cause mapping issues in specific edge cases. Look for a corresponding section in the `app.log` file, for example notice the first line of the execution run of the `PIHOLE` plugin below:
+
+```
+17:31:05 [Scheduler] - Scheduler run for PIHOLE: YES
+17:31:05 [Plugin utils] ---------------------------------------------
+17:31:05 [Plugin utils] display_name: PiHole (Device sync)
+17:31:05 [Plugins] CMD: SELECT n.hwaddr AS Object_PrimaryID, {s-quote}null{s-quote} AS Object_SecondaryID, datetime() AS DateTime, na.ip  AS Watched_Value1, n.lastQuery AS Watched_Value2, na.name AS Watched_Value3, n.macVendor AS Watched_Value4, {s-quote}null{s-quote} AS Extra, n.hwaddr AS ForeignKey FROM EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.Network AS n LEFT JOIN EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.Network_Addresses AS na ON na.network_id = n.id WHERE n.hwaddr NOT LIKE {s-quote}ip-%{s-quote} AND n.hwaddr is not {s-quote}00:00:00:00:00:00{s-quote}  AND na.ip is not null
+17:31:05 [Plugins] setTyp: subnets
+17:31:05 [Plugin utils] Flattening the below array
+17:31:05 ['192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth1']
+17:31:05 [Plugin utils] isinstance(arr, list) : False | isinstance(arr, str) : True
+17:31:05 [Plugins] Resolved value: 192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth1
+17:31:05 [Plugins] Convert to Base64: True
+17:31:05 [Plugins] base64 value: b'MTkyLjE2OC4xLjAvMjQgLS1pbnRlcmZhY2U9ZXRoMQ=='
+17:31:05 [Plugins] Timeout: 10
+17:31:05 [Plugins] Executing: SELECT n.hwaddr AS Object_PrimaryID, 'null' AS Object_SecondaryID, datetime() AS DateTime, na.ip  AS Watched_Value1, n.lastQuery AS Watched_Value2, na.name AS Watched_Value3, n.macVendor AS Watched_Value4, 'null' AS Extra, n.hwaddr AS ForeignKey FROM EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.Network AS n LEFT JOIN EXTERNAL_PIHOLE.Network_Addresses AS na ON na.network_id = n.id WHERE n.hwaddr NOT LIKE 'ip-%' AND n.hwaddr is not '00:00:00:00:00:00'  AND na.ip is not null
+🔻
+17:31:05 [Plugins] SUCCESS, received 2 entries
+17:31:05 [Plugins] sqlParam entries: [(0, 'PIHOLE', '01:01:01:01:01:01', 'null', 'null', '2023-12-25 06:31:05', '172.30.0.1', 0, 'aaaa', 'vvvvvvvvv', 'not-processed', 'null', 'null', '01:01:01:01:01:01'), (0, 'PIHOLE', '02:42:ac:1e:00:02', 'null', 'null', '2023-12-25 06:31:05', '172.30.0.2', 0, 'dddd', 'vvvvv2222', 'not-processed', 'null', 'null', '02:42:ac:1e:00:02')]
+17:31:05 [Plugins] Processing        : PIHOLE
+17:31:05 [Plugins] Existing objects from Plugins_Objects: 4
+17:31:05 [Plugins] Logged events from the plugin run    : 2
+17:31:05 [Plugins] pluginEvents      count: 2
+17:31:05 [Plugins] pluginObjects     count: 4
+17:31:05 [Plugins] events_to_insert  count: 0
+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 [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')]
+🔺
+17:31:05 [API] Update API starting
+17:31:06 [API] Updating table_plugins_history.json file in /api
+```
+
+> The debug output between the 🔻red arrows🔺 is important for debugging (arrows added only to highlight the section on this page, they are not available in the actual debug log)
+
+In the above output notice the section logging how many events are produced by the plugin:
+
+```
+17:31:05 [Plugins] Existing objects from Plugins_Objects: 4
+17:31:05 [Plugins] Logged events from the plugin run    : 2
+17:31:05 [Plugins] pluginEvents      count: 2
+17:31:05 [Plugins] pluginObjects     count: 4
+17:31:05 [Plugins] events_to_insert  count: 0
+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
+```
+
+These values, if formatted correctly, will also show up in the UI:
+
+![Plugins table](./img/DEBUG_PLUGINS/plugin_objects_pihole.png)
+
+
+### 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.
+3. Search for `================ DEVICES table content  ================` in your logs.
+4. Search for `================ CurrentScan table content  ================` in your logs.
+5. Open a new issue and post (redacted) output into the issue description (or send to the netalertx@gmail.com email if sensitive data present).
+6. Please set `LOG_LEVEL` to `debug` or lower.
+

docs/DEBUG_TIPS.md

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+# Debugging and troubleshooting
+
+Please follow tips 1 - 4 to get a more detailed error. 
+
+## 1. More Logging 
+
+When debugging an issue always set the highest log level:
+
+`LOG_LEVEL='trace'`
+
+## 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 \
+  -e PORT=20211 \
+  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.
+
+## 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:
+
+`ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest`
+
+> ⚠ Please backup your DB and config beforehand!
+
+Please also search [open issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues).
+
+## 4. Disable restart behavior 
+
+To prevent a Docker container from automatically restarting in a Docker Compose file, specify the restart policy as `no`:
+
+```yaml
+version: '3'
+
+services:
+  your-service:
+    image: your-image:tag
+    restart: no
+    # Other service configurations...
+```
+
+## 5. 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.
+3. Search for `================ DEVICES table content  ================` in your logs.
+4. Search for `================ CurrentScan table content  ================` in your logs.
+5. Open a new issue and post (redacted) output into the issue description (or send to the netalertx@gmail.com email if sensitive data present).
+6. Please set `LOG_LEVEL` to `debug` or lower.
+
+## Common issues
+
+See [Common issues](./COMMON_ISSUES.md) for details. 

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+# Editing multiple devices at once
+
+NetAlertX allows you to mass-edit devices via a CSV export and import feature, or directly in the UI.
+
+## UI multi edit
+
+> [!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.
+
+![Maintenance > Multi-edit](./img/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING/MULTI-EDIT.gif)
+
+
+## CSV bulk edit
+
+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] 
+> As always, backup everything, just in case.
+
+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. 
+
+![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)
+
+![Settings > CSV Backup](./img/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING/CSV_BACKUP_SETTINGS.png)
+
+### File encoding format
+
+> [!NOTE] 
+> Keep Linux line endings (suggested editors: Nano, Notepad++)
+
+![Nodepad++ line endings](./img/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING/NOTEPAD++.png)
+
+
+
+

docs/DEVICE_DISPLAY_SETTINGS.md

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+# Device Display Settings
+
+This set of settings allows you to group Devices under different views. The Archived toggle allows you to exclude a Device from most listings and notifications. 
+
+
+![Display settings](./img/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT/DeviceDetails_DisplaySettings.png)
+
+
+## Status Colors
+
+![Sattus colors](./img/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT/device_management_status_colors.png)
+
+1. 🔌 Online (Green) = A device that is no longer marked as a "New Device".
+2. 🔌 New (Green) = A newly discovered device that is online and is still marked as a "New Device".
+3. ✖ New (Grey) = Same as No.2 but device is now offline.
+4. ✖ Offline (Grey) = A device that was not detected online in the last scan. 
+5. ⚠ Down (Red) = A device that has "Alert Down" marked and has been offline for the time set in the Setting `NTFPRCS_alert_down_time`. 
+
+
+See also [Notification guide](./NOTIFICATIONS.md).

docs/DEVICE_HEURISTICS.md

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+# Device Heuristics: Icon and Type Guessing
+
+This module is responsible for inferring the most likely **device type** and **icon** based on minimal identifying data like MAC address, vendor, IP, or device name.
+
+It does this using a set of heuristics defined in an external JSON rules file, which it evaluates **in priority order**.
+
+>[!NOTE]
+> You can find the full source code of the heuristics module in the `device_heuristics.py` file.  
+
+---
+
+## JSON Rule Format
+
+Rules are defined in a file called `device_heuristics_rules.json` (located under `/back`), structured like:
+
+```json
+[
+  {
+    "dev_type": "Phone",
+    "icon_html": "<i class=\"fa-brands fa-apple\"></i>",
+    "matching_pattern": [
+      { "mac_prefix": "001A79", "vendor": "Apple" }
+    ],
+    "name_pattern": ["iphone", "pixel"]
+  }
+]
+```
+
+>[!NOTE]
+> Feel free to raise a PR in case you'd like to add any rules into the `device_heuristics_rules.json` file. Please place new rules into the correct position and consider the priority of already available rules.
+
+### Supported fields:
+
+| Field              | Type                 | Description                                                     |
+| ------------------ | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `dev_type`         | `string`             | Type to assign if rule matches (e.g. `"Gateway"`, `"Phone"`)    |
+| `icon_html`        | `string`             | Icon (HTML string) to assign if rule matches. Encoded to base64 at load time. |
+| `matching_pattern` | `array`              | List of `{ mac_prefix, vendor }` objects for first strict and then loose matching    |
+| `name_pattern`     | `array` *(optional)* | List of lowercase substrings (used with regex)                  |
+| `ip_pattern`       | `array` *(optional)* | Regex patterns to match IPs                                     |
+
+**Order in this array defines priority** — rules are checked top-down and short-circuit on first match.
+
+---
+
+## Matching Flow (in Priority Order)
+
+The function `guess_device_attributes(...)` runs a series of matching functions in strict order:
+
+1. MAC + Vendor → `match_mac_and_vendor()`
+2. Vendor only → `match_vendor()`
+3. Name pattern → `match_name()`
+4. IP pattern → `match_ip()`
+5. Final fallback → defaults defined in the `NEWDEV_devIcon` and `NEWDEV_devType` settings.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> The app will try guessing the device type or icon if `devType` or `devIcon` are `""` or `"null"`.
+
+### Use of default values
+
+The guessing process runs for every device **as long as the current type or icon still matches the default values**. Even if earlier heuristics return a match, the system continues evaluating additional clues — like name or IP — to try and replace placeholders.
+
+```python
+# Still considered a match attempt if current values are defaults
+if (not type_ or type_ == default_type) or (not icon or icon == default_icon):
+    type_, icon = match_ip(ip, default_type, default_icon)
+```
+
+In other words: if the type or icon is still `"unknown"` (or matches the default), the system assumes the match isn’t final — and keeps looking. It stops only when both values are non-default (defaults are defined in the `NEWDEV_devIcon` and `NEWDEV_devType` settings).
+
+---
+
+## Match Behavior (per function)
+
+These functions are executed in the following order:
+
+### `match_mac_and_vendor(mac_clean, vendor, ...)`
+
+* Looks for MAC prefix **and** vendor substring match
+* Most precise
+* Stops as soon as a match is found
+
+### `match_vendor(vendor, ...)`
+
+* Falls back to substring match on vendor only
+* Ignores rules where `mac_prefix` is present (ensures this is really a fallback)
+
+### `match_name(name, ...)`
+
+* Lowercase name is compared against all `name_pattern` values using regex
+* Good for user-assigned labels (e.g. "AP Office", "iPhone")
+
+### `match_ip(ip, ...)`
+
+* If IP is present and matches regex patterns under any rule, it returns that type/icon
+* Usually used for gateways or local IP ranges
+
+---
+
+## Icons
+
+* Each rule can define an `icon_html`, which is converted to a `icon_base64` on load
+* If missing, it falls back to the passed-in `default_icon` (`NEWDEV_devIcon` setting)
+* If a match is found but icon is still blank, default is used
+
+**TL;DR:** Type and icon must both be matched. If only one is matched, the other falls back to the default.
+
+---
+
+## Priority Mechanics
+
+* JSON rules are evaluated **top-to-bottom**
+* Matching is **first-hit wins** — no scoring, no weights
+* Rules that are more specific (e.g. exact MAC prefixes) should be listed earlier

docs/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT.md

@@ -1,95 +1,50 @@
-# Pi.Alert - Device Management
-<!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
-To edit device information:
-  - Select "Devices" in the menu on the left of the screen
-  - Find the device you want to edit in the central table
-  - Go to the device page by clicking on the device name or status
-  - Press "Details" tab of the device
-  - Edit the device data
-  - Press the "Save" button
+# NetAlertX - 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] 
+>
+> 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).
 
 
-![Device Details][screen1]
-
+ ![Main Info](./img/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT/DeviceManagement_MainInfo.png)
 
 ## Main Info
-  - **MAC**: MAC addres of the device. Not editable.
-  - **Name**: Friendly device name
-  - **Owner**: Device owner (The list is self-populated with existing owners)
-  - **Type**: Select a device type from the dropdown list (Smartphone, Table,
-      Laptop, TV, router, ....) or type a new device type
-  - **Vendor**: Automatically updated by Pi.Alert
-  - **Favorite**: Mark the device as favorite and then it will appears at the
-      begining of the device list
-  - **Group**: Select a grouper ('Always on', 'Personal', Friends') or type
-      your own Group name
-  - **Comments**: Type any comments for the device
 
-## Session Info
-  - **Status**: Show device status : On-line / Off-Line
-  - **First Session**: Date and time of the first connection
-  - **Last Session**: Date and time of the last connection
-  - **Last IP**: Last known IP used during the last connection
-  - **Static IP**: Check this box to identify devices that always use the
-      same IP
+  - **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. 
+  - **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). 
+  - **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.  
+  - **Comments**: Add any comments for the device, such as a serial number, or maintenance information.
 
-## Events & Alerts config
-  - **Scan Cycle**: Select the scan cycle: 0, 1', 15'
-    - Some devices do not respond to all ARP packets, for this cases is better
-      to use a 15' cycle.
-    - **For Apple devices I recommend using 15' cycle**
-  - **Alert All Events**: Send a notification in each event (connection,
-      disconnection, IP Changed, ...)
-  - **Alert Down**: Send a notification when the device is down
-    - *(Userful with "always connected" devices: Router, AP, Camera, Alexa,
-      ...)*
-  - **Skip repeated notifications during**: Do not send more than one
-      notification to this device for X hours
-    - *(Useful to avoid notification saturation on devices that frequently
-      connects and disconnects)*
+> [!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. 
 
-# Privacy & Random MAC's
-<!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
+## Dummy devices
 
-The latest versions of some operating systems (IOS and Android) incorporate a
-new & interesting functionality to improve privacy: **Random MACs**.
+You can create dummy devices from the Devices listing screen. 
 
-This functionality allows you to **hide the true MAC** of the device and
-**assign a random MAC** when we connect to WIFI networks.
+![Create Dummy Device](./img/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT/Devices_CreateDummyDevice.png)
 
-This behavior is especially useful when connecting to WIFI's that we do not
-know, but it **is totally useless when connecting to our own WIFI's** or known
-networks.
+The **MAC** field and the **Last IP** field will then become editable.
 
-**I recommend disabling this operation when connecting our devices to our own
-WIFI's**, in this way, Pi.Alert will be able to identify the device, and it
-will not identify it as a new device every so often (every time IOS or Android
-decides to change the MAC).
-
-### IOS
-![ios][ios]
-
-  - [Use private Wi-Fi addresses in iOS 14](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211227)
-
-### Android
-![Android][Android]
-
-  - [How to Disable MAC Randomization in Android 10](https://support.boingo.com/s/article/How-to-Disable-MAC-Randomization-in-Android-10-Android-Q)
-  - [How do I disable random Wi-Fi MAC address on Android 10](https://support.plume.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360052070714-How-do-I-disable-random-Wi-Fi-MAC-address-on-Android-10-)
-  
-### License
-  GPL 3.0
-  [Read more here](LICENSE.txt)
-
-### Contact
-  pi.alert.application@gmail.com
-  
-  ***Suggestions and comments are welcome***
+![Save Dummy Device](./img/DEVICE_MANAGEMENT/DeviceEdit_SaveDummyDevice.png)
 
 
-<!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
-[main]:    ./img/1_devices.jpg           "Main screen"
-[screen1]: ./img/2_1_device_details.jpg  "Screen 1"
-[ios]:     https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/08/how-to-use-private-wifi-mac-address-iphone-ipad.png?resize=2048,1009 "ios"
-[Android]: ./img/android_random_mac.jpg  "Android"
+> [!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. 
+
+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_DEVCONTAINER.md

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+# Devcontainer for NetAlertX Guide
+
+This devcontainer is designed to mirror the production container environment as closely as possible, while providing a rich set of tools for development.
+
+## How to Get Started
+
+1.  **Prerequisites:**
+    * A working **Docker installation** that can be managed by your user. This can be [Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/) or Docker Engine installed via other methods (like the official [get-docker script](https://get.docker.com)).
+    * [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) installed.
+    * The [VS Code Dev Containers extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode-remote.remote-containers) installed.
+
+2.  **Launch the Devcontainer:**
+    * Clone this repository.
+    * Open the repository folder in VS Code.
+    * A notification will pop up in the bottom-right corner asking to **"Reopen in Container"**. Click it.
+    * VS Code will now build the Docker image and connect your editor to the container. Your terminal, debugger, and all tools will now be running inside this isolated environment.
+
+## Key Workflows & Features
+
+Once you're inside the container, everything is set up for you.
+
+### 1. Services (Frontend & Backend)
+
+![Services](./img/DEV/devcontainer_1.png)
+
+The container's startup script (`.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh`) automatically starts the Nginx/PHP frontend and the Python backend. You can restart them at any time using the built-in tasks.
+
+### 2. Integrated Debugging (Just Press F5!)
+
+![Debugging](./img/DEV/devcontainer_2.png)
+
+Debugging for both the Python backend and PHP frontend is pre-configured and ready to go.
+
+* **Python Backend (debugpy):** The backend automatically starts with a debugger attached on port `5678`. Simply open a Python file (e.g., `server/__main__.py`), set a breakpoint, and press **F5** (or select "Python Backend Debug: Attach") to connect the debugger.
+* **PHP Frontend (Xdebug):** Xdebug listens on port `9003`. In VS Code, start listening for Xdebug connections and use a browser extension (like "Xdebug helper") to start a debugging session for the web UI.
+
+### 3. Common Tasks (F1 -> Run Task)
+
+![Common tasks](./img/DEV/devcontainer_3.png)
+
+We've created several VS Code Tasks to simplify common operations. Access them by pressing `F1` and typing "Tasks: Run Task".
+
+* `Generate Dockerfile`: **This is important.** The actual `.devcontainer/Dockerfile` is auto-generated. If you need to change the container environment, edit `.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile` and then run this task.
+* `Re-Run Startup Script`: Manually re-runs the `.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh` script to re-link files and restart services.
+* `Start Backend (Python)` / `Start Frontend (nginx and PHP-FPM)`: Manually restart the services if needed.
+
+### 4. Running Tests
+
+![Running tests](./img/DEV/devcontainer_4.png)
+
+The environment includes `pytest`. You can run tests directly from the VS Code Test Explorer UI or by running `pytest -q` in the integrated terminal. The necessary `PYTHONPATH` is already configured so that tests can correctly import the server modules.
+
+## How to Maintain This Devcontainer
+
+The setup is designed to be easy to manage. Here are the core principles:
+
+* **Don't Edit `Dockerfile` Directly:** The main `.devcontainer/Dockerfile` is a combination of the project's root `Dockerfile` and a special dev-only stage. To add new tools or dependencies, **edit `.devcontainer/resources/devcontainer-Dockerfile`** and then run the `Generate Dockerfile` task.
+* **Build-Time vs. Run-Time Setup:**
+    * For changes that can be baked into the image (like installing a new package with `apk add`), add them to the resource Dockerfile.
+    * For changes that must happen when the container *starts* (like creating symlinks, setting permissions, or starting services), use `.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh`.
+* **Project Conventions:** The `.github/copilot-instructions.md` file is an excellent resource to help AI and humans understand the project's architecture, conventions, and how to use existing helper functions instead of hardcoding values.
+
+This setup provides a powerful and consistent foundation for all current and future contributors to NetAlertX.

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+# Development Environment Setup
+
+I truly appreciate all contributions! To help keep this project maintainable, this guide provides an overview of project priorities, key design considerations, and overall philosophy. It also includes instructions for setting up your environment so you can start contributing right away.
+
+## Development Guidelines
+
+Before starting development, please review the following guidelines.
+
+### Priority Order (Highest to Lowest)
+
+1. 🔼 Fixing core bugs that lack workarounds  
+2. 🔵 Adding core functionality that unlocks other features (e.g., plugins)  
+3. 🔵 Refactoring to enable faster development  
+4. 🔽 UI improvements (PRs welcome, but low priority)  
+
+### Design Philosophy
+
+The application architecture is designed for extensibility and maintainability. It relies heavily on configuration manifests via plugins and settings to dynamically build the UI and populate the application with data from various sources.  
+
+For details, see:  
+- [Plugins Development](PLUGINS_DEV.md) (includes video)  
+- [Settings System](SETTINGS_SYSTEM.md)  
+
+Focus on **core functionality** and integrate with existing tools rather than reinventing the wheel.  
+
+Examples:  
+- Using **Apprise** for notifications instead of implementing multiple separate gateways  
+- Implementing **regex-based validation** instead of one-off validation for each setting  
+
+> [!NOTE]  
+> UI changes have lower priority. PRs are welcome, but please keep them **small and focused**.
+
+## Development Environment Set Up
+
+>[!TIP]
+> There is also a ready to use [devcontainer](DEV_DEVCONTAINER.md) available.
+
+The following steps will guide you to set up your environment for local development and to run a custom docker build on your system. For most changes the container doesn't need to be rebuild which speeds up the development significantly.
+
+>[!NOTE]
+> Replace `/development` with the path where your code files will be stored. The default container name is `netalertx` so there might be a conflict with your running containers.
+
+### 1. Download the code:
+
+- `mkdir /development`
+- `cd /development && git clone https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX.git`
+
+### 2. Create a DEV .env_dev file
+
+`touch /development/.env_dev && sudo nano /development/.env_dev`
+
+The file content should be following, with your custom values.
+
+```yaml
+#--------------------------------
+#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
+# Make sure your GRAPHQL_PORT setting has a port that is unique on your whole host network
+APP_CONF_OVERRIDE={"GRAPHQL_PORT":"22223"} 
+# ALWAYS_FRESH_INSTALL=true # uncommenting this will always delete the content of /config and /db dirs on boot to simulate a fresh install
+```
+
+### 3. Create /db and /config dirs 
+
+Create a folder `netalertx` in the `APP_DATA_LOCATION` (in this example in `/volume/docker_appdata`) with 2 subfolders `db` and `config`. 
+
+- `mkdir /volume/docker_appdata/netalertx`
+- `mkdir /volume/docker_appdata/netalertx/db`
+- `mkdir /volume/docker_appdata/netalertx/config`
+
+### 4. Run the container
+
+- `cd /development/NetAlertX &&  sudo docker-compose --env-file ../.env_dev `
+
+You can then modify the python script without restarting/rebuilding the container every time. Additionally, you can trigger a plugin run via the UI:
+
+![image](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/assets/96159884/3cbf2748-03c8-49e7-b801-f38c7755246b)
+
+
+## Tips
+
+A quick cheat sheet of useful commands. 
+
+### Removing the container and image 
+
+A command to stop, remove the container and the image (replace `netalertx` and `netalertx-netalertx` with the appropriate values)
+
+- `sudo docker container stop netalertx ; sudo docker container rm netalertx ; sudo docker image rm netalertx-netalertx`
+
+### Restart the server backend
+
+Most code changes can be tested without rebuilding the container. When working on the python server backend, you only need to restart the server.
+
+1. You can usually restart the backend via _Maintenance > Logs > Restart_ server
+
+![image](./img/DEV/Maintenance_Logs_Restart_server.png)
+
+2. If above doesn't work, SSH into the container and kill & restart the main script loop 
+
+- `sudo docker exec -it netalertx /bin/bash`
+- `pkill -f "python /app/server" && python /app/server & `
+
+3. If none of the above work, restart the docker container. 
+
+- This is usually the last resort as sometimes the Docker engine becomes unresponsive and the whole engine needs to be restarted. 
+
+## Contributing & Pull Requests
+
+### Before submitting a PR, please ensure:
+
+✔ Changes are **backward-compatible** with existing installs.  
+✔ No unnecessary changes are made.  
+✔ New features are **reusable**, not narrowly scoped.  
+✔ Features are implemented via **plugins** if possible.  
+
+### Mandatory Test Cases
+
+- Fresh install (no DB/config).
+- Existing DB/config compatibility.
+- Notification testing:
+
+    - Email  
+    - Apprise (e.g., Telegram)  
+    - Webhook (e.g., Discord)  
+    - MQTT (e.g., Home Assistant)  
+
+- Updating Settings and their persistence.
+- Updating a Device
+- Plugin functionality.
+- Error log inspection.
+
+> [!NOTE]  
+> Always run all available tests as per the [Testing documentation](API_TESTS.md).

docs/DOCKER_COMPOSE.md

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+# `docker-compose.yaml` Examples
+
+> [!NOTE] 
+> The container needs to run in `network_mode:"host"`. This also means that not all functionality is supported on a Windows host as Docker for Windows doesn't support this networking option. 
+
+### Example 1
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  netalertx:
+    container_name: netalertx
+    # use the below line if you want to test the latest dev image
+    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest" 
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"      
+    network_mode: "host"        
+    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
+      # (API: OPTION 1) use for performance
+      - type: tmpfs
+        target: /app/api
+      # (API: OPTION 2) use when debugging issues 
+      # -  local_path/api:/app/api
+    environment:
+      - TZ=Europe/Berlin      
+      - PORT=20211
+```
+
+To run the container execute: `sudo docker-compose up -d`
+
+### Example 2
+
+Example by [SeimuS](https://github.com/SeimusS).
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  netalertx:
+    container_name: NetAlertX
+    hostname: NetAlertX
+    privileged: true
+    # use the below line if you want to test the latest dev image
+    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest" 
+    image: ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
+    environment:
+      - TZ=Europe/Bratislava
+    restart: always
+    volumes:
+      - ./netalertx/db:/app/db
+      - ./netalertx/config:/app/config
+    network_mode: host
+```
+
+To run the container execute: `sudo docker-compose up -d`
+
+### Example 3
+
+`docker-compose.yml` 
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  netalertx:
+    container_name: netalertx
+    # use the below line if you want to test the latest dev image
+    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest" 
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"      
+    network_mode: "host"        
+    restart: unless-stopped
+    volumes:
+      - ${APP_CONFIG_LOCATION}/netalertx/config:/app/config
+      - ${APP_DATA_LOCATION}/netalertx/db/:/app/db/      
+      # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
+      - ${LOGS_LOCATION}:/app/log
+      # (API: OPTION 1) use for performance
+      - type: tmpfs
+        target: /app/api
+      # (API: OPTION 2) use when debugging issues 
+      # -  local/path/api:/app/api
+    environment:
+      - TZ=${TZ}      
+      - PORT=${PORT}
+```
+
+`.env` file
+
+```yaml
+#GLOBAL PATH VARIABLES
+
+APP_DATA_LOCATION=/path/to/docker_appdata
+APP_CONFIG_LOCATION=/path/to/docker_config
+LOGS_LOCATION=/path/to/docker_logs
+
+#ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES
+
+TZ=Europe/Paris
+PORT=20211
+
+#DEVELOPMENT VARIABLES
+
+DEV_LOCATION=/path/to/local/source/code
+```
+
+To run the container execute: `sudo docker-compose --env-file /path/to/.env up`
+
+
+### Example 4: Docker swarm
+
+Notice how the host network is defined in a swarm setup:
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  netalertx:
+    # Use the below line if you want to test the latest dev image
+    # image: "jokobsk/netalertx-dev:latest"
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"
+    volumes:
+      - /mnt/MYSERVER/netalertx/config:/config:rw
+      - /mnt/MYSERVER/netalertx/db:/netalertx/db:rw
+      - /mnt/MYSERVER/netalertx/logs:/netalertx/front/log:rw
+    environment:
+      - TZ=Europe/London
+      - PORT=20211
+    networks:
+      - outside
+    deploy:
+      mode: replicated
+      replicas: 1
+      restart_policy:
+        condition: on-failure
+
+networks:
+  outside:
+    external:
+      name: "host"
+
+
+```
+
+### Example 5: same as 3 but with a top-level root directory; also works in Portainer as-is
+
+`docker-compose.yml` 
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  netalertx:
+    container_name: netalertx
+    # use the below line if you want to test the latest dev image instead of the stable release
+    # image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx-dev:latest" 
+    image: "ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest"      
+
+    network_mode: "host"        
+    restart: unless-stopped
+    volumes:
+      - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/config:/app/config
+      - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/db:/app/db     
+      # (optional) useful for debugging if you have issues setting up the container
+      - ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/log:/app/log
+      # (API: OPTION 1) default -> use for performance
+      - type: tmpfs
+        target: /app/api
+      # (API: OPTION 2) use when debugging issues 
+      # -  ${APP_FOLDER}/netalertx/api:/app/api
+    environment:
+
+      - TZ=${TZ}
+      - PORT=${PORT}
+      - PUID=${PUID}
+      - PGID=${PGID}
+      - LISTEN_ADDR=${LISTEN_ADDR}
+```
+
+`.env` file
+
+```yaml
+APP_FOLDER=/path/to/local/NetAlertX/location
+
+#ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES
+
+PUID=200
+PGID=300
+
+TZ=America/New_York
+LISTEN_ADDR=0.0.0.0
+PORT=20211
+#GLOBAL PATH VARIABLE
+
+# you may want to create a dedicated user and group to run the container with 
+# sudo groupadd -g 300 nax-g 
+# sudo useradd -u 200 -g 300 nax-u
+# mkdir -p $APP_FOLDER/{db,config,log} 
+# chown -R 200:300 $APP_FOLDER
+# chmod -R 775 $APP_FOLDER
+
+# DEVELOPMENT VARIABLES
+# you can create  multiple env files called .env.dev1, .env.dev2 etc and use them by running:
+# docker compose --env-file .env.dev1 up -d
+# you can then clone  multiple dev copies of NetAlertX just make sure to change the APP_FOLDER and PORT variables in each .env.devX file
+
+```
+
+To run the container execute: `sudo docker-compose --env-file /path/to/.env up`