docs, smtp logging

Currently translated at 98.4% (739 of 751 strings)

Translation: NetAlertX/core
Translate-URL: https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/pialert/core/ca/

.github/FUNDING.yml

@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 github: jokob-sk
 patreon: 84385063
+buy_me_a_coffee: jokobsk

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation-feedback.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+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+      - label: Inaccurate or outdated information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

@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+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/i-have-an-issue.yml

@@ -59,12 +59,15 @@ body:
   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

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

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+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

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+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

@@ -44,12 +44,15 @@ body:
   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

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/translation-request.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+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

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+## 📌 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

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+## 📚 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/tweet.md

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+🎉 New release: **v25.6.7 - Legacy upgrade removal and Fully Qualified Domain Names 🆎** is live! 🚀
+Check it out here: https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/releases/tag/v25.6.7

.github/workflows/code_checks.yml

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-name: URL Path Check
+name: Code checks
 on:
   push:
     branches:
@@ -17,12 +17,25 @@ jobs:
       - name: Checkout code
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
-      - name: Check for absolute path URLs
+      - name: Check for incorrect absolute '/php/' URLs in frontend code
         run: |
-          if grep -r -E "\burl:\s*['\"]\/php" --include=\*.{js,php} .; then
-            echo "❌ Found absolute path URLs starting with '/php/'. Please use relative paths."
+          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 absolute path URLs found."
+            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/label-issues.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+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
+              });
+            }

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

@@ -0,0 +1,137 @@
+
+# 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

@@ -1,14 +1,53 @@
-# Contributing to this project
+# 🤝 Contributing to NetAlertX
 
-## Issues, bugs, feature requests
+First off, **thank you** for taking the time to contribute! NetAlertX is built and improved with the help of passionate people like you.
 
-The issue tracker is the preferred channel for bug reports, features requests and submitting pull requests.
+---
 
-Before submitting a new issue please spend a couple of minutes on research:
+## 📂 Issues, Bugs, and Feature Requests
 
-* Check [🛑 Common issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DEBUG_TIPS.md#common-issues) 
-* Check [💡 Closed issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed) if a similar issue was solved in the past.
+Please use the [GitHub Issue Tracker](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues) for:
+- Bug reports 🐞
+- Feature requests 💡
+- Documentation feedback 📖
 
-## Pull-requests (PRs)
+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)
 
-If you submit a PR please do check that your changes are backward compatible with existing installations. Existing features should be always preserved.
+---
+
+## 🚀 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

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-FROM alpine:3.21 AS builder
+FROM alpine:3.22 AS builder
 
 ARG INSTALL_DIR=/app
 
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ENV PATH="/opt/venv/bin:$PATH"
 
 COPY . ${INSTALL_DIR}/
 
-RUN pip install openwrt-luci-rpc asusrouter asyncio aiohttp graphene flask tplink-omada-client wakeonlan pycryptodome requests paho-mqtt scapy cron-converter pytz json2table dhcp-leases pyunifi speedtest-cli chardet python-nmap dnspython librouteros git+https://github.com/foreign-sub/aiofreepybox.git \
+RUN pip install openwrt-luci-rpc asusrouter asyncio aiohttp graphene flask 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 {} \;"
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ RUN pip install openwrt-luci-rpc asusrouter asyncio aiohttp graphene flask tplin
 RUN cat ${INSTALL_DIR}/install/freebox_certificate.pem >> /opt/venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages/aiofreepybox/freebox_certificates.pem
 
 # second stage
-FROM alpine:3.21 AS runner
+FROM alpine:3.22 AS runner
 
 ARG INSTALL_DIR=/app
 

Dockerfile.debian

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ RUN phpenmod -v 8.2 sqlite3
 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 tplink-omada-client wakeonlan pycryptodome requests paho-mqtt scapy cron-converter pytz json2table dhcp-leases pyunifi speedtest-cli chardet python-nmap dnspython librouteros "
+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 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

README.md

@@ -8,6 +8,42 @@
 
 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)
 |----------------------| ----------------------|  ----------------------| ----------------------| ----------------------| 
@@ -30,7 +66,7 @@ Get visibility of what's going on on your WIFI/LAN network and enable presence d
 
 ### 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 lits of avaliable plugins. 
+The app scans your network for **New devices**, **New connections** (re-connections), **Disconnections**, **"Always Connected" devices down**, Devices **IP changes** and **Internet IP address changes**. Discovery & scan methods include: **arp-scan**,  **Pi-hole - DB import**,  **Pi-hole - DHCP leases import**, **Generic DHCP leases import**, **UNIFI controller import**, **SNMP-enabled router import**. Check the [Plugins](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/docs/PLUGINS.md#readme) docs for a full list of avaliable plugins. 
 
 ### Notification gateways
 
@@ -41,6 +77,10 @@ Send notifications to more than 80+ services, including Telegram via [Apprise](h
 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
 <!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
@@ -55,6 +95,46 @@ Supported browsers: Chrome, Firefox
 - [[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)
 
+...or explore all the [documentation here](https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/).
+
+## 🔐 Security & Privacy
+
+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.
+
+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
+
+See [Security Best Practices](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/security) for more details.
+
+
+## ❓ FAQ
+
+**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.
+
+
+## 🐞 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
 <!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
@@ -107,7 +187,6 @@ Proudly using [Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/pialert/). Help out
 
 ### License
 >  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)
-  
 
 
 <!--- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --->
@@ -127,4 +206,3 @@ Proudly using [Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/pialert/). Help out
 [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

@@ -18,18 +18,20 @@
 # SCAN_SUBNETS    = [ '192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth1', '192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth0' ]
 
 DISCOVER_PLUGINS=True
-SCAN_SUBNETS=['192.168.1.0/24 --interface=eth0']
+SCAN_SUBNETS=['--localnet']
 TIMEZONE='Europe/Berlin'
-LOADED_PLUGINS=['ARPSCAN','CSVBCKP','DBCLNP', 'INTRNT','MAINT','NEWDEV','NSLOOKUP','NTFPRCS', 'AVAHISCAN', 'SETPWD','SMTP', 'SYNC', 'VNDRPDT', 'WORKFLOWS', 'UI']
+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='http://netalertx'
+REPORT_DASHBOARD_URL='http://127.0.0.1'
 
 # 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 
 #-------------------------------------

docker-compose.yml

@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ services:
       - ${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
@@ -65,7 +66,7 @@ services:
       - ${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      
+      - ${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:      

docs/API.md

@@ -49,6 +49,8 @@ query GetDevices($options: PageQueryOptionsInput) {
 }
 ```
 
+See also: [Debugging GraphQL issues](./DEBUG_GRAPHQL.md)
+
 ### `curl` Command
 
 You can use the following `curl` command to execute the query. 

docs/COMMUNITY_GUIDES.md

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 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/)

docs/DATABASE.md

@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@
 | `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` |
 
 
 To understand how values of these fields influuence application behavior, such as Notifications or Network topology, see also: 

docs/DEBUG_GRAPHQL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+# 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_PLUGINS.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## High-level overview
 
-If a Plugin supplies data to the main app it's doine either vie a SQL query or via a script that updates the `last_result.log` file in the plugin folder (`front/plugins/<plugin>`).
+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).
 

docs/DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md

@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ You can select devices in the _Devices_ view by selecting devices to edit and th
 
 ## 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.
 

docs/DEVICE_DISPLAY_SETTINGS.md

@@ -3,4 +3,18 @@
 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)
+![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/DOCKER_COMPOSE.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # `docker-compose.yaml` Examples
 
 > [!NOTE] 
-> The container needs to run in `network_mode:"host"`. 
+> 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
 
@@ -122,7 +122,6 @@ services:
     environment:
       - TZ=Europe/London
       - PORT=20211
-    # network_mode: host
     networks:
       - outside
     deploy:
@@ -130,10 +129,6 @@ services:
       replicas: 1
       restart_policy:
         condition: on-failure
-      # placement: # ✅ Placement is now correctly inside deploy
-      # constraints:
-      #   - node.role == manager
-      #   - node.labels.device == NUC2
 
 networks:
   outside:

docs/DOCKER_SWARM.md

@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+# Docker Swarm Deployment Guide (IPvlan)
+
+This guide describes how to deploy **NetAlertX** in a **Docker Swarm** environment using an `ipvlan` network. This enables the container to receive a LAN IP address directly, which is ideal for network monitoring.
+
+---
+
+## ⚙️ Step 1: Create an IPvlan Config-Only Network on All Nodes
+
+> Run this command on **each node** in the Swarm.
+
+```bash
+docker network create -d ipvlan \
+  --subnet=192.168.1.0/24 \              # 🔧 Replace with your LAN subnet
+  --gateway=192.168.1.1 \                # 🔧 Replace with your LAN gateway
+  -o ipvlan_mode=l2 \
+  -o parent=eno1 \                       # 🔧 Replace with your network interface (e.g., eth0, eno1)
+  --config-only \
+  ipvlan-swarm-config
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🖥️ Step 2: Create the Swarm-Scoped IPvlan Network (One-Time Setup)
+
+> Run this on **one Swarm manager node only**.
+
+```bash
+docker network create -d ipvlan \
+  --scope swarm \
+  --config-from ipvlan-swarm-config \
+  swarm-ipvlan
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🧾 Step 3: Deploy NetAlertX with Docker Compose
+
+Use the following Compose snippet to deploy NetAlertX with a **static LAN IP** assigned via the `swarm-ipvlan` network.
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  netalertx:
+    image: ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:latest
+    ports:
+      - 20211:20211
+    volumes:
+      - /mnt/YOUR_SERVER/netalertx/config:/app/config:rw
+      - /mnt/YOUR_SERVER/netalertx/db:/netalertx/app/db:rw
+      - /mnt/YOUR_SERVER/netalertx/logs:/netalertx/app/log:rw
+    environment:
+      - TZ=Europe/London
+      - PORT=20211
+    networks:
+      swarm-ipvlan:
+        ipv4_address: 192.168.1.240     # ⚠️ Choose a free IP from your LAN
+    deploy:
+      mode: replicated
+      replicas: 1
+      restart_policy:
+        condition: on-failure
+      placement:
+        constraints:
+          - node.role == manager        # 🔄 Or use: node.labels.netalertx == true
+
+networks:
+  swarm-ipvlan:
+    external: true
+```
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Notes
+
+* The `ipvlan` setup allows **NetAlertX** to have a direct IP on your LAN.
+* Replace `eno1` with your interface, IP addresses, and volume paths to match your environment.
+* Make sure the assigned IP (`192.168.1.240` above) is not in use or managed by DHCP.
+* You may also use a node label constraint instead of `node.role == manager` for more control.
+
+

docs/FIX_OFFLINE_DETECTION.md

@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+# Troubleshooting: Devices Show Offline When They Are Online
+
+In some network setups, certain devices may intermittently appear as **offline** in NetAlertX, even though they are connected and responsive. This issue is often more noticeable with devices that have **higher IP addresses** within the subnet.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+>
+> Network presence graph showing increased drop outs before enabling additional `ICMP` scans and continuous online presence after following this guide. This graph shows a sudden spike in drop outs probably caused by a device software update.
+> ![before after presence](./img/FIX_OFFLINE_DETECTION/presence_graph_before_after.png)
+
+## Symptoms
+
+* Devices sporadically show as offline in the presence timeline.
+* This behavior often affects devices with higher IPs (e.g., `192.168.1.240+`).
+* Presence data appears inconsistent or unreliable despite the device being online.
+
+## Cause
+
+This issue is typically related to scanning limitations:
+
+* **ARP scan timeouts** may prevent full subnet coverage.
+* **Sole reliance on ARP** can result in missed detections:
+
+  * Some devices (like iPhones) suppress or reject frequent ARP requests.
+  * ARP responses may be blocked or delayed due to power-saving features or OS behavior.
+
+* **Scanning frequency conflicts**, where devices ignore repeated scans within a short period.
+
+## Recommended Fixes
+
+To improve presence accuracy and reduce false offline states:
+
+### ✅ Increase ARP Scan Timeout
+
+Extend the ARP scanner timeout to ensure full subnet coverage:
+
+```env
+ARPSCAN_RUN_TIMEOUT=360
+```
+
+> Adjust based on your network size and device count.
+
+### ✅ Add ICMP (Ping) Scanning
+
+Enable the `ICMP` scan plugin to complement ARP detection. ICMP is often more reliable for detecting active hosts, especially when ARP fails. 
+
+### ✅ Use Multiple Detection Methods
+
+A combined approach greatly improves detection robustness:
+
+* `ARPSCAN` (default)
+* `ICMP` (ping)
+* `NMAPDEV` (nmap)
+
+This hybrid strategy increases reliability, especially for down detection and alerting. See [other plugins](./PLUGINS.md) that might be compatible with your setup. See benefits and drawbacks of individual scan methods in their respective docs. 
+
+## Results
+
+After increasing the ARP timeout and adding ICMP scanning (on select IP ranges), users typically report:
+
+* More consistent presence graphs
+* Fewer false offline events
+* Better coverage across all IP ranges
+
+## Summary
+
+| Setting               | Recommendation                                |
+| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
+| `ARPSCAN_RUN_TIMEOUT` | Increase to ensure scans reach all IPs        |
+| `ICMP` Scan           | Enable to detect devices ARP might miss       |
+| Multi-method Scanning | Use a mix of ARP, ICMP, and NMAP-based methods |
+
+---
+
+**Tip:** Each environment is unique. Consider fine-tuning scan settings based on your network size, device behavior, and desired detection accuracy.
+
+Let us know in the [NetAlertX Discussions](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/discussions) if you have further feedback or edge cases.
+
+See also [Remote Networks](./REMOTE_NETWORKS.md) for more advanced setups. 

docs/HOME_ASSISTANT.md

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
-# Overview
+# Home Assistant integration overview
 
 NetAlertX comes with MQTT support, allowing you to show all detected devices as devices in Home Assistant. It also supplies a collection of stats, such as number of online devices.
 
 > [!TIP]
-> You can install NetAlertX also as a Home Assistant addon [![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) via the [alexbelgium/hassio-addons](https://github.com/alexbelgium/hassio-addons/). This is only possible if you run a supervised instance of Home Assistant. If not, you can still run NetAlertX in a separate Docker container and follow this guide to configure MQTT.
+> You can install NetAlertX also as a Home Assistant addon [![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) via the [alexbelgium/hassio-addons](https://github.com/alexbelgium/hassio-addons/) repository. This is only possible if you run a supervised instance of Home Assistant. If not, you can still run NetAlertX in a separate Docker container and follow this guide to configure MQTT.
 
 ## ⚠ Note 
 

docs/HW_INSTALL.md

@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ To download and install NetAlertX on the hardware/server directly use the `curl`
 > [!NOTE]
 > This is an Experimental feature 🧪 and it relies on community support.
 >
-> 🙏 Looking for maintainers for this installation method 🙂
+> 🙏 Looking for maintainers for this installation method 🙂 Curent community volunteers: 
+>   - [slammingprogramming](https://github.com/slammingprogramming)
 >
 > There is no guarantee that the install script or any other script will gracefully handle other installed software.
 > Data loss is a possibility, **it is recommended to install NetAlertX using the supplied Docker image**.

docs/INITIAL_SETUP.md

@@ -1,42 +1,109 @@
-# ⚙ Initial Setup
+# ⚡ Quick Start Guide
 
-## 📁 Configuration Files
-
-- On first run, the app generates a default `app.conf` and `app.db` if unavailable.
-- Preferred method: Use the **Settings UI**.
-- If the UI is inaccessible, manually edit [`app.conf`](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/back) in `/app/config/`.
+Get **NetAlertX** up and running in a few simple steps.
 
 ---
 
-## 🖥️ Setting Up Scanners
+### 1. Configure Scanner Plugin(s)
 
-- Define networks to scan by entering accessible subnets.
-- Default plugin: **ARPSCAN** → Requires at least one valid subnet + interface in `SCAN_SUBNETS`.
-- 📖 [Subnet & VLAN setup guide](./SUBNETS.md) (for troubleshooting and advanced scenarios).
+> [!TIP]
+> Enable additional plugins under **Settings → `LOADED_PLUGINS`**.
+> Make sure to **save** your changes and **reload the page** to activate them.
+> ![Loaded plugins settings](./img/PLUGINS/enable_plugin.gif)
 
-### 🔄 PiHole Sync
-- If using **PiHole**, devices can be synced automatically.  
-- 📖 [PiHole configuration guide](./PIHOLE_GUIDE.md).
+**Initial configuration**: `ARPSCAN`, `INTRNT`
 
-### 📦 Bulk Import
-> [!NOTE]  
-> You can bulk-import devices via the [CSV import method](./DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md).
+> [!NOTE]
+> `ARPSCAN` and `INTRNT` scan the current network. You can complement them with other `🔍 dev scanner` plugins like `NMAPDEV`, or import devices using `📥 importer` plugins.
+> See the [Subnet & VLAN Setup Guide](./SUBNETS.md) and [Remote Networks](./REMOTE_NETWORKS.md) for advanced configurations.
 
 ---
 
-## 🌍 Community Guides
+### 2. Choose a Publisher Plugin
 
-- Various community-written configuration guides in **Chinese, Korean, German, French**.  
-- 📖 [Community Guides](./COMMUNITY_GUIDES.md)  
+**Initial configuration**: `SMTP`
 
-> ⚠️ **Note:** These guides may be outdated. Always refer to the official documentation first.
+> [!NOTE]
+> Configure your SMTP settings or enable additional `▶️ publisher` plugins to send alerts.
+> For more flexibility, try [📚 `_publisher_apprise`](/front/plugins/_publisher_apprise/), which supports over 80 notification services.
 
 ---
 
-## 🛠️ Common Issues
+### 3. Set Up a Network Topology Diagram
 
-Before creating a new issue:
+![Network tree](./img/NETWORK_TREE/Network_tree_details.png)
 
-- Check if a similar issue was [already resolved](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed).
-- Review [common debugging tips](./DEBUG_TIPS.md).
-- Check [Common Issues](./COMMON_ISSUES.md)
+**Initial configuration**: The app auto-selects a root node (MAC `internet`) and attempts to identify other network devices by vendor or name.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Visualize and manage your network using the [Network Guide](./NETWORK_TREE.md).
+> Some plugins (e.g., `UNFIMP`) build the topology automatically, or you can use [Custom Workflows](./WORKFLOWS.md) to generate it based on your own rules.
+
+---
+
+### 4. Configure Notifications
+
+![Notification settings](./img/NOTIFICATIONS/Global-notification-settings.png)
+
+**Initial configuration**: Notifies on `new_devices`, `down_devices`, and `events` as defined in `NTFPRCS_INCLUDED_SECTIONS`.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Notification settings support global, plugin-specific, and per-device rules.
+> For fine-tuning, refer to the [Notification Guide](./NOTIFICATIONS.md).
+
+---
+
+### 5. Set Up Workflows
+
+![Workflows](./img/WORKFLOWS/workflows.png)
+
+**Initial configuration**: N/A
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Automate responses to device status changes, group management, topology updates, and more.
+> See the [Workflows Guide](./WORKFLOWS.md) to simplify your network operations.
+
+---
+
+### 6. Backup Your Configuration
+
+![Backups](./img/BACKUPS/Maintenance_Backup_Restore.png)
+
+**Initial configuration**: The `CSVBCKP` plugin creates a daily backup to `/config/devices.csv`.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> For a complete backup strategy, follow the [Backup Guide](./BACKUPS.md).
+
+---
+
+### 7. (Optional) Create Custom Plugins
+
+[![Custom Plugin Video](./img/YouTube_thumbnail.png)](https://youtu.be/cdbxlwiWhv8)
+
+**Initial configuration**: N/A
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Build your own scanner, importer, or publisher plugin.
+> See the [Plugin Development Guide](./PLUGINS_DEV.md) and included video tutorials.
+
+---
+
+## 📁 Recommended Guides
+
+* 📘 [PiHole Setup Guide](./PIHOLE_GUIDE.md)
+* 📘 [CSV Import Method](./DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md)
+* 📘 [Community Guides (Chinese, Korean, German, French)](./COMMUNITY_GUIDES.md)
+
+---
+
+## 🛠️ Troubleshooting & Help
+
+Before opening a new issue:
+
+* 📘 [Common Issues](./COMMON_ISSUES.md)
+* 🧰 [Debugging Tips](./DEBUG_TIPS.md)
+* ✅ [Browse resolved GitHub issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed)
+
+---
+
+Let me know if you want a condensed README version, separate pages for each section, or UI copy based on this!

docs/INSTALLATION.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## Installation options
 
-NetAlertX can be installed several ways. The best supported option is Docker, followed by a supervised the Home Assistant instance, as an Unraid app and lastly on bare metal. 
+NetAlertX can be installed several ways. The best supported option is Docker, followed by a supervised Home Assistant instance, as an Unraid app, and lastly, on bare metal. 
 
 - [[Installation] Docker (recommended)](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md) 
 - [[Installation] Home Assistant](https://github.com/alexbelgium/hassio-addons/tree/master/netalertx) 

docs/LOGGING.md

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+# Logging
+
+NetAlertX comes with several logs that help to identify application issues. 
+
+For plugin-specific log debugging, please read the [Debug Plugins](./DEBUG_PLUGINS.md) guide.
+
+When debugging any issue, increase the `LOG_LEVEL` Setting as per the [Debug tips](./DEBUG_TIPS.md) documentation.
+
+
+## Main logs
+
+You can find most of the logs exposed in the UI under _Maintenance -> Logs_. 
+
+If the UI is inaccessible, you can access them under `/app/log`.
+
+![Logs](./img/LOGGING/maintenance_logs.png)
+
+In the _Maintennace -> Logs_ you can **Purge logs**, download the full log file or Filter the lines with some substring to narrow down your search. 
+
+## Plugin logging
+
+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/`). These files are processed at the end of the scan and deleted on successful processing.
+
+The data is in most of the cases then displayed in the application under _Integrations -> Plugins_ (or _Device -> Plugins_ if the plugin is supplying device-specific data). 
+
+![Plugin objects](./img/LOGGING/logging_integrations_plugins.png)

docs/MIGRATION.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Migration form PiAlert to NetAlertX
 
 > [!WARNING] 
-> Follow this guide only after you you downloaded and started NetAlert X at least once after previously using the PiAlert image.
+> Follow this guide only after you you downloaded and started a version of NetAlertX prior to v25.6.7 (e.g. `docker pull ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.5.24`) at least once after previously using the PiAlert image. Later versions don't support migration and devices and settings will have to migrated manually, e.g. via [CSV import](./DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md).
 
 ## STEPS: 
 

docs/NAME_RESOLUTION.md

@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+# Device Name Resolution
+
+Name resolution in NetAlertX relies on multiple plugins to resolve device names from IP addresses. If you are seeing `(name not found)` as device names, follow these steps to diagnose and fix the issue.
+
+> [!TIP]  
+> Before proceeding, make sure [Reverse DNS](./REVERSE_DNS.md) is enabled on your network.  
+> You can control how names are handled and cleaned using the `NEWDEV_NAME_CLEANUP_REGEX` setting.  
+> To auto-update Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN), enable the `REFRESH_FQDN` setting.
+
+
+## Required Plugins
+
+For best results, ensure the following name resolution plugins are enabled:
+
+- **AVAHISCAN** – Uses mDNS/Avahi to resolve local network names.
+- **NBTSCAN** – Queries NetBIOS to find device names.
+- **NSLOOKUP** – Performs standard DNS lookups.
+- **DIGSCAN** – Performs Name Resolution with the Dig utility (DNS).
+
+You can check which plugins are active in your _Settings_ section and enable any that are missing.
+
+There are other plugins that can supply device names as well, but they rely on bespoke hardware and services. See [Plugins overview](./PLUGINS.md) for details and look for plugins with name discovery (🆎) features.
+
+## Checking Logs
+
+If names are not resolving, check the logs for errors or timeouts.
+
+See how to explore logs in the [Logging guide](./LOGGING.md).
+
+Logs will show which plugins attempted resolution and any failures encountered.
+
+## Adjusting Timeout Settings
+
+If resolution is slow or failing due to timeouts, increase the timeout settings in your configuration, for example.
+
+```ini
+NSLOOKUP_RUN_TIMEOUT = 30
+```
+
+Raising the timeout may help if your network has high latency or slow DNS responses.
+
+## Checking Plugin Objects
+
+Each plugin stores results in its respective object. You can inspect these objects to see if they contain valid name resolution data.
+
+See [Logging guide](./LOGGING.md) and [Debug plugins](./DEBUG_PLUGINS.md) guides for details.
+
+If the object contains no results, the issue may be with DNS settings or network access.
+
+## Improving name resolution
+
+For more details how to improve name resolution refer to the 
+[Reverse DNS Documentation](./REVERSE_DNS.md).
+

docs/PERFORMANCE.md

@@ -85,8 +85,8 @@ services:
       # (Optional) Useful for debugging setup issues
       - local/path/logs:/app/log
       # (API: OPTION 1) Store temporary files in memory (recommended for performance)
-      - type: tmpfs              # ◀ 
-        target: /app/api         # ◀ 
+      - type: tmpfs              # ◀ 🔺
+        target: /app/api         # ◀ 🔺
       # (API: OPTION 2) Store API data on disk (useful for debugging)
       # - local/path/api:/app/api
     environment:

docs/PLUGINS.md

@@ -8,73 +8,20 @@ NetAlertX supports additional plugins to extend its functionality, each with its
 ## ⚡ Quick start
 
 > [!TIP]
-> You can load additional Plugins via the General -> `LOADED_PLUGINS` setting. 
+> You can load additional Plugins via the General -> `LOADED_PLUGINS` setting. You need to save the settings for the new plugins to load (cache/page reload may be necessary). 
+> ![Loaded plugins settings](./img/PLUGINS/enable_plugin.gif)
 
-1. Pick your `🔍 dev scanner` plugin (e.g. `ARPSCAN` or `NMAPDEV`), or import devices into the application with an `📥 importer` plugin. (See **✅Enabling plugins** below)
+1. Pick your `🔍 dev scanner` plugin (e.g. `ARPSCAN` or `NMAPDEV`), or import devices into the application with an `📥 importer` plugin. (See **Enabling plugins** below)
 2. Pick a `▶️ publisher` plugin, if you want to send notifications. If you don't see a publisher you'd like to use, look at the  [📚_publisher_apprise](/front/plugins/_publisher_apprise/) plugin which is a proxy for over 80 notification services. 
 3. Setup your [Network topology diagram](./NETWORK_TREE.md)
 4. Fine-tune [Notifications](./NOTIFICATIONS.md)
-5. [Backup your setup](./BACKUPS.md)
-6. Contribute and [Create custom plugins](./PLUGINS_DEV.md)
+5. Setup [Workflows](./WORKFLOWS.md)
+6. [Backup your setup](./BACKUPS.md)
+7. Contribute and [Create custom plugins](./PLUGINS_DEV.md)
 
 
-## 📑 Available Plugins
- 
-Device-detecting plugins insert values into the `CurrentScan` database table.  The plugins that are not required are safe to ignore, however, it makes sense to have at least some device-detecting plugins enabled, such as `ARPSCAN` or `NMAPDEV`. 
-
-
-| ID            | Type    | Description                                | Features | Required | Data source  | Detailed docs                                                       |
-|---------------|---------|--------------------------------------------|----------|----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
-| `APPRISE`     | ▶️      | Apprise notification proxy                |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_apprise](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_apprise/)          |
-| `ARPSCAN`     | 🔍      | ARP-scan on current network               |           |          | Script       | [arp_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/arp_scan/)                              |
-| `AVAHISCAN`   | 🆎      | Avahi (mDNS-based) name resolution        |           |          | Script       | [avahi_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/avahi_scan/)                          |
-| `ASUSWRT`     | 🔍       | Import connected devices from AsusWRT    |           |          | Script       | [asuswrt_import](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/asuswrt_import/)                  |
-| `CSVBCKP`     | ⚙       | CSV devices backup                        |           |          | Script       | [csv_backup](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/csv_backup/)                          |
-| `CUSTPROP`    | ⚙       | Managing custom device properties values  |           |  Yes     | Template     | [custom_props](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/custom_props/)                      |
-| `DBCLNP`      | ⚙       | Database cleanup                          |           |  Yes*    | Script       | [db_cleanup](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/db_cleanup/)                          |
-| `DDNS`        | ⚙       | DDNS update                               |           |          | Script       | [ddns_update](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/ddns_update/)                        |
-| `DHCPLSS`     | 🔍/📥/🆎| Import devices from DHCP leases          |           |          | Script       | [dhcp_leases](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/dhcp_leases/)                        |
-| `DHCPSRVS`    | ♻       | DHCP servers                              |           |          | Script       | [dhcp_servers](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/dhcp_servers/)                      |
-| `FREEBOX`     | 🔍/♻/🆎| Pull data and names from Freebox/Iliadbox |          |          | Script       | [freebox](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/freebox/)                                 |
-| `ICMP`        | 🔍      | ICMP (ping) status checker                |           |          | Script       | [icmp_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/icmp_scan/)                            |
-| `INTRNT`      | 🔍      | Internet IP scanner                       |           |          | Script       | [internet_ip](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/internet_ip/)                        |
-| `INTRSPD`     | ♻       | Internet speed test                       |           |          | Script       | [internet_speedtest](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/internet_speedtest/)          |
-| `IPNEIGH`     | 🔍       | Scan ARP (IPv4) and NDP (IPv6) tables    |           |          | Script       | [ipneigh](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/ipneigh/)                                |
-| `LUCIRPC`     | 🔍       | Import connected devices from OpenWRT    |           |          | Script       | [luci_import](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/luci_import/)                        |
-| `MAINT`       | ⚙       | Maintenance of logs, etc.                 |           |          | Script       | [maintenance](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/maintenance/)                        |
-| `MQTT`        | ▶️      | MQTT for synching to Home Assistant       |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_mqtt](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_mqtt/)                |
-| `NBTSCAN`     | 🆎       | Nbtscan (NetBIOS-based) name resolution  |           |          | Script       | [nbtscan_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nbtscan_scan/)                      |
-| `NEWDEV`      | ⚙       | New device template                       |           |  Yes     | Template     | [newdev_template](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/newdev_template/)                |
-| `NMAP`        | ♻       | Nmap port scanning & discovery            |           |          | Script       | [nmap_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nmap_scan/)                            |
-| `NMAPDEV`     | 🔍      | Nmap dev scan on current network          |           |          | Script       | [nmap_dev_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nmap_dev_scan/)                    |
-| `NSLOOKUP`    | 🆎       | NSLookup (DNS-based) name resolution     |           |          | Script       | [nslookup_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nslookup_scan/)                    |
-| `NTFPRCS`     | ⚙       | Notification processing                   |           |  Yes     | Template     | [notification_processing](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/notification_processing/)|
-| `NTFY`        | ▶️      | NTFY notifications                        |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_ntfy](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_ntfy/)                |
-| `OMDSDN`      | 📥/🆎   | OMADA TP-Link import                      |   🖧 🔄  |          | Script       | [omada_sdn_imp](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/omada_sdn_imp/)                    |
-| `OMDSDNOPENAPI`| 📥/🆎   | OMADA TP-Link import via OpenAPI        |   🖧      |          | Script       | [omada_sdn_openapi](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/omada_sdn_openapi/)                    |
-| `PIHOLE`      | 🔍/🆎/📥| Pi-hole device import & sync             |           |          | SQLite DB    | [pihole_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/pihole_scan/)                        |
-| `PUSHSAFER`   | ▶️      | Pushsafer notifications                   |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_pushsafer](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_pushsafer/)      |
-| `PUSHOVER`    | ▶️      | Pushover notifications                    |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_pushover](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_pushover/)        |
-| `SETPWD`      | ⚙       | Set password                              |           |  Yes     | Template     | [set_password](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/set_password/)                      |
-| `SMTP`        | ▶️      | Email notifications                       |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_email](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_email/)              |
-| `SNMPDSC`     | 🔍/📥   | SNMP device import & sync                 |           |          | Script       | [snmp_discovery](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/snmp_discovery/)                  |
-| `SYNC`        | 🔍/⚙/📥| Sync & import from NetAlertX instances    |   🖧 🔄   | Yes     | Script        | [sync](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/sync/)                                      |
-| `TELEGRAM`    | ▶️      | Telegram notifications                    |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_telegram](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_telegram/)        |
-| `UI`          | ♻       | UI specific settings                      |           |  Yes     | Template     | [ui_settings](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/ui_settings/)                        |
-| `UNFIMP`      | 🔍/📥/🆎| UniFi device import & sync               |  🖧       |          | Script       | [unifi_import](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/unifi_import/)                      |
-| `VNDRPDT`     | ⚙       | Vendor database update                    |           |          | Script       | [vendor_update](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/vendor_update/)                    |
-| `WEBHOOK`     | ▶️      | Webhook notifications                     |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_webhook](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_webhook/)          |
-| `WEBMON`      | ♻       | Website down monitoring                   |           |          | Script       | [website_monitor](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/website_monitor/)                |
-| `WOL`         | ♻       | Automatic wake-on-lan                     |           |          | Script       | [wake_on_lan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/wake_on_lan/)                        |
-
-
-> \* The database cleanup plugin (`DBCLNP`) is not _required_ but the app will become unusable after a while if not executed.
-> ❌ marked for removal
-> ⌚It's recommended to use the same schedule interval for all plugins responsible for discovering new devices.
-
 ## Plugin types
 
-
 | Plugin type    | Icon | Description                                                      | When to run                         | Required | Data source [?](./PLUGINS_DEV.md) |
 | -------------- | ---- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------- |
 | publisher      | ▶️    | Sending notifications to services.                               | `on_notification`                   | ✖        | Script                                |
@@ -92,7 +39,64 @@ Device-detecting plugins insert values into the `CurrentScan` database table.  T
 | 🔄    | Has the option to sync some data back into the plugin source |
 
 
-## ✅Enabling plugins
+## Available Plugins
+ 
+Device-detecting plugins insert values into the `CurrentScan` database table.  The plugins that are not required are safe to ignore, however, it makes sense to have at least some device-detecting plugins enabled, such as `ARPSCAN` or `NMAPDEV`. 
+
+
+| ID            | Type    | Description                                | Features | Required | Data source  | Detailed docs                                                       |
+|---------------|---------|--------------------------------------------|----------|----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| `APPRISE`     | ▶️      | Apprise notification proxy                |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_apprise](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_apprise/)          |
+| `ARPSCAN`     | 🔍      | ARP-scan on current network               |           |          | Script       | [arp_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/arp_scan/)                              |
+| `AVAHISCAN`   | 🆎      | Avahi (mDNS-based) name resolution        |           |          | Script       | [avahi_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/avahi_scan/)                          |
+| `ASUSWRT`     | 🔍       | Import connected devices from AsusWRT    |           |          | Script       | [asuswrt_import](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/asuswrt_import/)                  |
+| `CSVBCKP`     | ⚙       | CSV devices backup                        |           |          | Script       | [csv_backup](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/csv_backup/)                          |
+| `CUSTPROP`    | ⚙       | Managing custom device properties values  |           |  Yes     | Template     | [custom_props](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/custom_props/)                      |
+| `DBCLNP`      | ⚙       | Database cleanup                          |           |  Yes*    | Script       | [db_cleanup](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/db_cleanup/)                          |
+| `DDNS`        | ⚙       | DDNS update                               |           |          | Script       | [ddns_update](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/ddns_update/)                        |
+| `DHCPLSS`     | 🔍/📥/🆎| Import devices from DHCP leases          |           |          | Script       | [dhcp_leases](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/dhcp_leases/)                        |
+| `DHCPSRVS`    | ♻       | DHCP servers                              |           |          | Script       | [dhcp_servers](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/dhcp_servers/)                      |
+| `DIGSCAN`    | 🆎       | Dig (DNS) Name resolution                 |           |          | Script       | [dig_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/dig_scan/)                      |
+| `FREEBOX`     | 🔍/♻/🆎| Pull data and names from Freebox/Iliadbox |          |          | Script       | [freebox](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/freebox/)                                 |
+| `ICMP`        | ♻      | ICMP (ping) status checker                |           |          | Script       | [icmp_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/icmp_scan/)                            |
+| `INTRNT`      | 🔍      | Internet IP scanner                       |           |          | Script       | [internet_ip](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/internet_ip/)                        |
+| `INTRSPD`     | ♻       | Internet speed test                       |           |          | Script       | [internet_speedtest](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/internet_speedtest/)          |
+| `IPNEIGH`     | 🔍       | Scan ARP (IPv4) and NDP (IPv6) tables    |           |          | Script       | [ipneigh](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/ipneigh/)                                |
+| `LUCIRPC`     | 🔍       | Import connected devices from OpenWRT    |           |          | Script       | [luci_import](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/luci_import/)                        |
+| `MAINT`       | ⚙       | Maintenance of logs, etc.                 |           |          | Script       | [maintenance](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/maintenance/)                        |
+| `MQTT`        | ▶️      | MQTT for synching to Home Assistant       |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_mqtt](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_mqtt/)                |
+| `NBTSCAN`     | 🆎       | Nbtscan (NetBIOS-based) name resolution  |           |          | Script       | [nbtscan_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nbtscan_scan/)                      |
+| `NEWDEV`      | ⚙       | New device template                       |           |  Yes     | Template     | [newdev_template](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/newdev_template/)                |
+| `NMAP`        | ♻       | Nmap port scanning & discovery            |           |          | Script       | [nmap_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nmap_scan/)                            |
+| `NMAPDEV`     | 🔍      | Nmap dev scan on current network          |           |          | Script       | [nmap_dev_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nmap_dev_scan/)                    |
+| `NSLOOKUP`    | 🆎       | NSLookup (DNS-based) name resolution     |           |          | Script       | [nslookup_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/nslookup_scan/)                    |
+| `NTFPRCS`     | ⚙       | Notification processing                   |           |  Yes     | Template     | [notification_processing](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/notification_processing/)|
+| `NTFY`        | ▶️      | NTFY notifications                        |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_ntfy](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_ntfy/)                |
+| `OMDSDN`      | 📥/🆎 ❌  |  UNMAINTAINED use `OMDSDNOPENAPI`        |   🖧 🔄  |          | Script       | [omada_sdn_imp](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/omada_sdn_imp/)                    |
+| `OMDSDNOPENAPI`| 📥/🆎   | OMADA TP-Link import via OpenAPI       |   🖧      |          | Script       | [omada_sdn_openapi](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/omada_sdn_openapi/)                    |
+| `PIHOLE`      | 🔍/🆎/📥| Pi-hole device import & sync             |           |          | SQLite DB    | [pihole_scan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/pihole_scan/)                        |
+| `PUSHSAFER`   | ▶️      | Pushsafer notifications                   |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_pushsafer](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_pushsafer/)      |
+| `PUSHOVER`    | ▶️      | Pushover notifications                    |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_pushover](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_pushover/)        |
+| `SETPWD`      | ⚙       | Set password                              |           |  Yes     | Template     | [set_password](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/set_password/)                      |
+| `SMTP`        | ▶️      | Email notifications                       |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_email](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_email/)              |
+| `SNMPDSC`     | 🔍/📥   | SNMP device import & sync                 |           |          | Script       | [snmp_discovery](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/snmp_discovery/)                  |
+| `SYNC`        | 🔍/⚙/📥| Sync & import from NetAlertX instances    |   🖧 🔄   | Yes     | Script        | [sync](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/sync/)                                      |
+| `TELEGRAM`    | ▶️      | Telegram notifications                    |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_telegram](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_telegram/)        |
+| `UI`          | ♻       | UI specific settings                      |           |  Yes     | Template     | [ui_settings](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/ui_settings/)                        |
+| `UNFIMP`      | 🔍/📥/🆎| UniFi device import & sync               |  🖧       |          | Script       | [unifi_import](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/unifi_import/)                      |
+| `VNDRPDT`     | ⚙       | Vendor database update                    |           |          | Script       | [vendor_update](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/vendor_update/)                    |
+| `WEBHOOK`     | ▶️      | Webhook notifications                     |           |          | Script       | [_publisher_webhook](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/_publisher_webhook/)          |
+| `WEBMON`      | ♻       | Website down monitoring                   |           |          | Script       | [website_monitor](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/website_monitor/)                |
+| `WOL`         | ♻       | Automatic wake-on-lan                     |           |          | Script       | [wake_on_lan](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/front/plugins/wake_on_lan/)                        |
+
+
+> \* The database cleanup plugin (`DBCLNP`) is not _required_ but the app will become unusable after a while if not executed.
+> ❌ marked for removal/unmaintained - looking for help
+> ⌚It's recommended to use the same schedule interval for all plugins responsible for discovering new devices.
+
+
+
+## Enabling plugins
 
 Plugins can be enabled via Settings, and can be disabled as needed. 
 

docs/REMOTE_NETWORKS.md

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ The following workarounds should work for most complex network setups.
 
 ## Supplementing Plugins
 
-You can use supplementary plugins that employ alternate methods. Protocols used by the `SNMPDSC` or `DHCPLSS` plugins are widely supported on different routers and can be effective as workarounds. Check the [plugins list](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS.md) to find a plugin that works with your router and network setup.
+You can use supplementary plugins that employ alternate methods. Protocols used by the `SNMPDSC` or `DHCPLSS` plugins are widely supported on different routers and can be effective as workarounds. Check the [plugins list](./PLUGINS.md) to find a plugin that works with your router and network setup.
 
 ## Multiple NetAlertX Instances
 

docs/REVERSE_DNS.md

@@ -2,6 +2,11 @@
 
 If you are running a DNS server, such as **AdGuard**, set up **Private reverse DNS servers** for a better name resolution on your network. Enabling this setting will enable NetAlertX to execute dig and nslookup commands to automatically resolve device names based on their IP addresses.
 
+> [!TIP]  
+> Before proceeding, ensure that [name resolution plugins](./NAME_RESOLUTION.md) are enabled.  
+> You can customize how names are cleaned using the `NEWDEV_NAME_CLEANUP_REGEX` setting.  
+> To auto-update Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN), enable the `REFRESH_FQDN` setting.
+
 
 > Example 1: Reverse DNS `disabled`
 > 

docs/SECURITY.md

@@ -1,29 +1,102 @@
-# Securing your NetAlertX instance
+## 🧭 Responsibility Disclaimer
 
-NetAlertX is an execution framework. In order to run scanners and plugins, the application has to have access to privileged system resources. It is not recommended to expose NetAlertX to the internet without taking basic security precautions. It is highly recommended to use a VPN to access the application and to set up a password for the web interface before exposing the UI online.
+NetAlertX provides powerful tools for network scanning, presence detection, and automation. However, **it is up to you—the deployer—to ensure that your instance is properly secured**.
 
-## VPN
+This includes (but is not limited to):
+- Controlling who has access to the UI and API
+- Following network and container security best practices
+- Running NetAlertX only on networks where you have legal authorization
+- Keeping your deployment up to date with the latest patches
 
-VPNs allow you to securely access your NetAlertX instance from remote locations without exposing it to the internet. A VPN encrypts your connection and prevents unauthorized access.
+> NetAlertX is not responsible for misuse, misconfiguration, or unsecure deployments. Always test and secure your setup before exposing it to the outside world.
 
-### Tailscale as an Alternative
+# 🔐 Securing Your NetAlertX Instance
 
-If setting up a traditional VPN is not ideal, you can use [Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/) as an easy alternative. Tailscale creates a secure, encrypted connection between your devices without complex configuration. Since NetAlertX is designed to be run on private networks, Tailscale can provide a simple way to securely connect to your instance from anywhere.
+NetAlertX is a powerful network scanning and automation framework. With that power comes responsibility. **It is your responsibility to secure your deployment**, especially if you're running it outside a trusted local environment.
 
-## Setting a Password
+---
 
-By default, NetAlertX does not enforce authentication, but it is highly recommended to set a password before exposing the web interface.
+## ⚠️ TL;DR – Key Security Recommendations
 
-Configure `SETPWD_enable_password` to `true` and enter your password in `SETPWD_password`. When enabled, a login dialog is displayed. If facing issues, you can always disable the login by setting `SETPWD_enable_password=false` in your `app.conf` file.
+- ✅ **NEVER expose NetAlertX directly to the internet without protection**
+- ✅ Use a **VPN or Tailscale** to access remotely
+- ✅ Enable **password protection** for the web UI
+- ✅ Harden your container environment (e.g., no unnecessary privileges)
+- ✅ Use **firewalls and IP whitelisting**
+- ✅ Keep the software **updated**
+- ✅ Limit the scope of **plugins and API keys**
 
-- The default password is `123456`.  
-- Passwords are stored as SHA256 hashes for security.  
+---
 
-## Additional Security Measures
+## 🔗 Access Control with VPN (or Tailscale)
 
-- **Firewall Rules**: Ensure that only trusted IPs can access the NetAlertX instance.  
-- **Limit Plugin Permissions**: Only enable the plugins necessary for your setup.  
-- **Keep Software Updated**: Regularly update NetAlertX to receive the latest security patches.  
-- **Use Read-Only API Keys**: If exposing APIs, limit privileges with read-only keys where applicable.  
+NetAlertX is designed to be run on **private LANs**, not the open internet.
 
-By following these security recommendations, you can help protect your NetAlertX instance from unauthorized access and potential misuse.
+**Recommended**: Use a VPN to access NetAlertX from remote locations.
+
+### ✅ Tailscale (Easy VPN Alternative)
+
+Tailscale sets up a private mesh network between your devices. It's fast to configure and ideal for NetAlertX.  
+👉 [Get started with Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/)
+
+---
+
+## 🔑 Web UI Password Protection
+
+By default, NetAlertX does **not** require login. Before exposing the UI in any way:
+
+1. Enable password protection:
+   ```ini
+   SETPWD_enable_password=true
+   SETPWD_password=your_secure_password
+   ```
+
+2. Passwords are stored as SHA256 hashes
+
+3. Default password (if not changed): 123456 — change it ASAP!
+
+
+> To disable authenticated login, set `SETPWD_enable_password=false` in `app.conf`
+
+
+---
+
+## 🔥 Additional Security Measures
+
+- **Firewall / Network Rules**  
+  Restrict UI/API access to trusted IPs only.
+
+- **Limit Docker Capabilities**  
+  Avoid `--privileged`. Use `--cap-add=NET_RAW` and others **only if required** by your scan method.
+
+- **Keep NetAlertX Updated**  
+  Regular updates contain bug fixes and security patches.
+
+- **Plugin Permissions**  
+  Disable unused plugins. Only install from trusted sources.
+
+- **Use Read-Only API Keys**  
+  When integrating NetAlertX with other tools, scope keys tightly.
+
+---
+
+## 🧱 Docker Hardening Tips
+
+- Use `read-only` mount options where possible (`:ro`)
+- Avoid running as `root` unless absolutely necessary
+- Consider using `docker scan` or other container image vulnerability scanners
+- Run with `--network host` **only on trusted networks** and only if needed for ARP-based scans
+
+---
+
+## 📣 Responsible Disclosure
+
+If you discover a vulnerability or security concern, please report it **privately** to:
+
+📧 [jokob@duck.com](mailto:jokob@duck.com?subject=NetAlertX%20Security%20Disclosure)
+
+We take security seriously and will work to patch confirmed issues promptly. Your help in responsible disclosure is appreciated!
+
+---
+
+By following these recommendations, you can ensure your NetAlertX deployment is both powerful **and** secure.

docs/SMTP.md

@@ -1,6 +1,49 @@
-# 📧 SMTP guides
+# 📧 SMTP server guides
 
-## Using the GMX SMTP server
+The SMTP plugin supports any SMTP server. Here are some commonly used services to help speed up your configuration.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> If you are using a self hosted SMTP server ssh into the container and verify (e.g. via ping) that your server is reachable from within the NetAlertX container. See also how to ssh into the container if you are running it as a [Home Assistant](./HOME_ASSISTANT.md) addon. 
+
+## Gmail
+    
+1. Create an app password by following the instructions from Google, you need to Enable 2FA for this to work.
+[https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833)
+
+2. Specify the following settings:
+
+```python
+    SMTP_RUN='on_notification'
+    SMTP_SKIP_TLS=True
+    SMTP_FORCE_SSL=True 
+    SMTP_PORT=465
+    SMTP_SERVER='smtp.gmail.com'
+    SMTP_PASS='16-digit passcode from google'
+    SMTP_REPORT_TO='some_target_email@gmail.com'
+```
+
+## Brevo
+
+Brevo allows for 300 free emails per day as of time of writing. 
+
+1. Create an account on Brevo: https://www.brevo.com/free-smtp-server/
+2. Click your name -> SMTP & API
+3. Click Generate a new SMTP key
+4. Save the details and fill in the NetAlertX settings as below.
+
+```python
+SMTP_SERVER='smtp-relay.brevo.com'
+SMTP_PORT=587
+SMTP_SKIP_LOGIN=False
+SMTP_USER='user@email.com'
+SMTP_PASS='xsmtpsib-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxx'
+SMTP_SKIP_TLS=False
+SMTP_FORCE_SSL=False
+SMTP_REPORT_TO='some_target_email@gmail.com'
+SMTP_REPORT_FROM='NetAlertX <user@email.com>'
+```
+
+## GMX
 
 1. Go to your GMX account https://account.gmx.com
 2. Under Security Options enable 2FA (Two-factor authentication)
@@ -21,21 +64,3 @@
     SMTP_REPORT_TO='some_target_email@gmail.com'
 ```
 
-
-## Using the Gmail SMTP server
-    
-1. Create an app password by following the instructions from Google, you need to Enable 2FA for this to work.
-[https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833)
-
-2. Specify the following settings:
-
-```python
-    SMTP_RUN='on_notification'
-    SMTP_SKIP_TLS=True
-    SMTP_FORCE_SSL=True 
-    SMTP_PORT=465
-    SMTP_SERVER='smtp.gmail.com'
-    SMTP_PASS='16-digit passcode from google'
-    SMTP_REPORT_TO='some_target_email@gmail.com'
-```
-

docs/SYNOLOGY_GUIDE.md

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ services:
 
 ![Project settings](./img/SYNOLOGY/07_Create_project.png)
 
-7. Replace the paths to your volume and/or comment out unnecessary line(s):
+7. Replace the paths to your volume and comment out unnecessary line(s):
 
 - This is only an example, your paths will differ.
 

docs/UPDATES.md

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 # Docker Update Strategies to upgrade NetAlertX
 
+> [!WARNING] 
+> For versions prior to `v25.6.7` upgrade to version `v25.5.24` first (`docker pull ghcr.io/jokob-sk/netalertx:25.5.24`) as later versions don't support a full upgrade. Alternatovelly, devices and settings can be migrated manually, e.g. via [CSV import](./DEVICES_BULK_EDITING.md).
+
 This guide outlines approaches for updating Docker containers, usually when upgrading to a newer version of NetAlertX. Each method offers different benefits depending on the situation. Here are the methods:
 
 - Manual: Direct commands to stop, remove, and rebuild containers.

docs/VERSIONS.md

@@ -22,4 +22,4 @@ For a comparison, this is how the UI looks like if you are on the latest stable
 
 ## Implementation details
 
-During build a [/app/front/buildtimestamp.txt](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/092797e75ccfa8359444ad149e727358ac4da05f/Dockerfile#L44) file is created. The app then periodically checks if a new release is available with a newer timestamp in GitHub's rest-based JSON endpoint (check the `def isNewVersion():` method for details).   
+During build a [/app/front/buildtimestamp.txt](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/092797e75ccfa8359444ad149e727358ac4da05f/Dockerfile#L44) file is created. The app then periodically checks if a new release is available with a newer timestamp in GitHub's rest-based JSON endpoint (check the `def isNewVersion:` method for details).   

docs/WEBHOOK_N8N.md

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 ### Create a simple n8n workflow
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> You need to enable the `WEBHOOK` plugin first in order to follow this guide. See the [Plugins guide](./PLUGINS.md) for details.  
+
 N8N can be used for more advanced conditional notification use cases. For example, you want only to get notified if two out of a specified list of devices is down. Or you can use other plugins to process the notifiations further. The below is a simple example of sending an email on a webhook.  
 
 ![n8n workflow](./img/WEBHOOK_N8N/n8n_workflow.png)

docs/WEBHOOK_SECRET.md

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 # Webhook Secrets
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> You need to enable the `WEBHOOK` plugin first in order to follow this guide. See the [Plugins guide](./PLUGINS.md) for details.  
+
 ## How does the signing work?
 
 NetAlertX will use the configured secret to create a hash signature of the request body. This SHA256-HMAC signature will appear in the `X-Webhook-Signature` header of each request to the webhook target URL. You can use the value of this header to validate the request was sent by NetAlertX.

docs/WEB_UI_PORT_DEBUG.md

@@ -1,49 +1,70 @@
 # Debugging inaccessible UI
 
-## 1. Port conflicts
+The application uses the following default ports:
 
-When opening an issue please:
+- **Web UI**: `20211`  
+- **GraphQL API**: `20212`
+
+The **Web UI** is served by an **nginx** server, while the **API backend** runs on a **Flask (Python)** server.
+
+## Changing Ports
+
+- To change the **Web UI** port, update the `PORT` environment variable in the `docker-compose.yml` file.
+- To change the **GraphQL API** port, use the `GRAPHQL_PORT` setting, either directly or via Docker:
+  ```yaml
+  APP_CONF_OVERRIDE={"GRAPHQL_PORT":"20212"}
+  ```
+
+For more information, check the [Docker installation guide](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/dockerfiles/README.md).
+
+## Possible issues and troubleshooting
+
+Follow all of the below in order to disqualify potential causes of issues and to troubleshoot these problems faster.
+
+### 1. Port conflicts
+
+When opening an issue or debugging:
 
 1. Include a screenshot of what you see when accessing `HTTP://<your rpi IP>/20211` (or your custom port)
 1. [Follow steps 1, 2, 3, 4  on this page](./DEBUG_TIPS.md) 
 1. Execute the following in the container to see the processes and their ports and submit a screenshot of the result:
-   1. `sudo apk add lsof`
-   1. `sudo lsof -i`
-1. Try running the `nginx` command in the container
-   1. if you get `nginx: [emerg] bind() to 0.0.0.0:20211 failed (98: Address in use)` try using a different port number
+   - `sudo apk add lsof`
+   - `sudo lsof -i`
+1. Try running the `nginx` command in the container:
+   - if you get `nginx: [emerg] bind() to 0.0.0.0:20211 failed (98: Address in use)` try using a different port number
 
 
 ![lsof ports](./img/WEB_UI_PORT_DEBUG/container_port.png)
 
-## 2. JavaScript issues 
+### 2. JavaScript issues 
 
 Check for browser console (F12 browser dev console) errors + check different browsers.
 
-## 3. Clear the app cache and cached JavaScript files
+### 3. Clear the app cache and cached JavaScript files
 
 Refresh the browser cache (usually shoft + refresh), try a private window, or different browsers. Please also refresh the app cache by clicking the 🔃 (reload) button in the header of the application. 
 
-## 4. Disable proxy
+### 4. Disable proxies
 
 If you have any reverse proxy or similar, try disabling it. 
 
-## 5. Disable your firewall
+### 5. Disable your firewall
 
 If you are using a firewall, try to temporarily disabling it. 
 
-## 6. Post your docker start details
+### 6. Post your docker start details
 
 If you haven't, post your docker compose/run command.
 
-## 7. Check for errors in your PHP/NGINX error logs
+### 7. Check for errors in your PHP/NGINX error logs
 
-In the container execute:
+In the container execute and investigate:
 
 `cat /var/log/nginx/error.log`
 
 `cat /app/log/app.php_errors.log`
 
-## 8. Make sure permissions are correct
+### 8. Make sure permissions are correct
 
 > [!TIP]
 > You can try to start the container without mapping the `/app/config` and `/app/db` dirs and if the UI shows up then the issue is most likely related to your file system permissions or file ownership. 

docs/WORKFLOWS.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Workflows Overview
 
-The workflows module in NetAlertX allows to automate repetitive tasks, making network management more efficient. Whether you need to assign newly discovered devices to a specific Network Node, auto-group devices from a given vendor, unarchive a device if detected online, or automatically delete devices, this module provides the flexibility to tailor the automations to your needs.
+The workflows module in 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.
 
 ![Workflows diagram](./img/WORKFLOWS/workflows_diagram.png)
 
@@ -15,8 +15,13 @@ Below are a few examples that demonstrate how this module can be used to simplif
 
 ### Triggers
 
+![Trigger example](./img/WORKFLOWS/trigger.jpg)
+
 Triggers define the event that activates a workflow. They monitor changes to objects within the system, such as updates to devices or the insertion of new entries. When the specified event occurs, the workflow is executed.
 
+> [!TIP]
+> Workflows not running? Check the [Workflows debugging](./WORKFLOWS_DEBUGGING.md) guide how to troubleshoot triggers and conditions.
+
 #### Example Trigger:
 - **Object Type**: `Devices`
 - **Event Type**: `update`
@@ -32,7 +37,7 @@ Conditions determine whether a workflow should proceed based on certain criteria
 > [!TIP]
 > To better understand how to use specific Device fields, please read through the [Database overview](./DATABASE.md) guide.
 
-### Example Condition:
+#### Example Condition:
 - **Logic**: `AND`
   - **Field**: `devVendor`
   - **Operator**: `contains` (case in-sensitive)
@@ -48,7 +53,7 @@ Actions define the tasks that the workflow will perform once the conditions are
 
 You can include multiple actions that should execute once the conditions are met.
 
-### Example Action:
+#### Example Action:
 - **Action Type**: `update_field`
   - **Field**: `devIsNew`
   - **Value**: `0`

docs/WORKFLOWS_DEBUGGING.md

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+# Workflows debugging and troubleshooting
+
+> [!TIP]
+> Before troubleshooting, please ensure you have [Debugging enabled](./DEBUG_TIPS.md).
+
+Workflows are triggered by various events. These events are captured and listed in the _Integrations -> App Events_ section of the application. 
+
+## Troubleshooting triggers
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Workflow events are processed once every 5 seconds. However, if a scan or other background tasks are running, this can cause a delay up to a few minutes. 
+
+If an event doesn't trigger a workflow as expected, check the _App Events_ section for the event. You can filter these by the ID of the device (`devMAC` or `devGUID`). 
+
+![App events search](./img/WORKFLOWS/workflows_app_events_search.png)
+
+Once you find the _Event Guid_ and _Object GUID_, use them to find relevant debug entries. 
+
+Navigate to _Mainetenace -> Logs_ where you can filter the logs based on the _Event or Object GUID_. 
+
+![Log events search](./img/WORKFLOWS/workflows_logs_search.png)
+
+Below you can find some example `app.log` entries that will help you understand why a Workflow was or was not triggered.
+
+```bash
+16:27:03 [WF] Checking if '13f0ce26-1835-4c48-ae03-cdaf38f328fe' triggers the workflow 'Sample Device Update Workflow'
+16:27:03 [WF] self.triggered 'False' for event '[[155], ['13f0ce26-1835-4c48-ae03-cdaf38f328fe'], [0], ['2025-04-02 05:26:56'], ['Devices'], ['050b6980-7af6-4409-950d-08e9786b7b33'], ['DEVICES'], ['00:11:32:ef:a5:6c'], ['192.168.1.82'], ['050b6980-7af6-4409-950d-08e9786b7b33'], [None], [0], [0], ['devPresentLastScan'], ['online'], ['update'], [None], [None], [None], [None]] and trigger {"object_type": "Devices", "event_type": "insert"}' 
+16:27:03 [WF] Checking if '13f0ce26-1835-4c48-ae03-cdaf38f328fe' triggers the workflow 'Location Change'
+16:27:03 [WF] self.triggered 'True' for event '[[155], ['13f0ce26-1835-4c48-ae03-cdaf38f328fe'], [0], ['2025-04-02 05:26:56'], ['Devices'], ['050b6980-7af6-4409-950d-08e9786b7b33'], ['DEVICES'], ['00:11:32:ef:a5:6c'], ['192.168.1.82'], ['050b6980-7af6-4409-950d-08e9786b7b33'], [None], [0], [0], ['devPresentLastScan'], ['online'], ['update'], [None], [None], [None], [None]] and trigger {"object_type": "Devices", "event_type": "update"}' 
+16:27:03 [WF] Event with GUID '13f0ce26-1835-4c48-ae03-cdaf38f328fe' triggered the workflow 'Location Change'
+```
+
+Note how one trigger executed, but the other didn't based on different `"event_type"` values. One is `"event_type": "insert"`, the other `"event_type": "update"`.
+
+Given the Event is a update event (note `...['online'], ['update'], [None]...` in the event structure), the `"event_type": "insert"` trigger didn't execute.
+
+
+

docs/WORKFLOW_EXAMPLES.md

@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+# Workflow examples
+
+Workflows in NetAlertX automate actions based on real-time events and conditions. Below are practical examples that demonstrate how to build automation using triggers, conditions, and actions.
+
+## Un-archive devices if detected online
+
+This workflow automatically unarchives a device if it was previously archived but has now been detected as online.
+
+### 📋 Use Case
+
+Sometimes devices are manually archived (e.g., no longer expected on the network), but they reappear unexpectedly. This workflow reverses the archive status when such devices are detected during a scan.
+
+### ⚙️ Workflow Configuration
+
+```json
+{
+  "name": "Un-archive devices if detected online",
+  "trigger": {
+    "object_type": "Devices",
+    "event_type": "update"
+  },
+  "conditions": [
+    {
+      "logic": "AND",
+      "conditions": [
+        {
+          "field": "devIsArchived",
+          "operator": "equals",
+          "value": "1"
+        },
+        {
+          "field": "devPresentLastScan",
+          "operator": "equals",
+          "value": "1"
+        }
+      ]
+    }
+  ],
+  "actions": [
+    {
+      "type": "update_field",
+      "field": "devIsArchived",
+      "value": "0"
+    }
+  ],
+  "enabled": "Yes"
+}
+```
+
+### 🔍 Explanation
+
+    - Trigger: Listens for updates to device records.
+    - Conditions:
+        - `devIsArchived` is `1` (archived).
+        - `devPresentLastScan` is `1` (device was detected in the latest scan).
+    - Action: Updates the device to set `devIsArchived` to `0` (unarchived).
+
+### ✅ Result
+
+Whenever a previously archived device shows up during a network scan, it will be automatically unarchived — allowing it to reappear in your device lists and dashboards.

docs/index.md

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 
 Welcome to the official NetAlertX documentation! NetAlertX is a powerful tool designed to simplify the management and monitoring of your network. Below, you will find guides and resources to help you set up, configure, and troubleshoot your NetAlertX instance.
 
+![Preview](./img/devices_split.png)
+
 ## In-App Help
 
 NetAlertX provides contextual help within the application:
@@ -13,6 +15,8 @@ NetAlertX provides contextual help within the application:
 
 ## Installation Guides
 
+The app can be installed different ways, with the best support of the docker-based deployments. This includes the Home Assistant and Unraid installation approaches. See details below. 
+
 ### Docker (Fully Supported)
 
 NetAlertX is fully supported in Docker environments, allowing for easy setup and configuration. Follow the official guide to get started:
@@ -21,12 +25,25 @@ NetAlertX is fully supported in Docker environments, allowing for easy setup and
 
 This guide will take you through the process of setting up NetAlertX using Docker Compose or standalone Docker commands.
 
+### Home Assistant (Fully Supported)
+
+You can install NetAlertX also as a Home Assistant addon [![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) via the [alexbelgium/hassio-addons](https://github.com/alexbelgium/hassio-addons/) repository. This is only possible if you run a supervised instance of Home Assistant. If not, you can still run NetAlertX in a separate Docker container and follow this guide to configure MQTT.
+
+- [[Installation] Home Assistant](https://github.com/alexbelgium/hassio-addons/tree/master/netalertx) 
+
+### Unraid (Partial Support)
+
+The Unraid template was created by the community, so it's only partially supported. Alternatively, here is [another version of the Unraid template](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX-unraid). 
+
+- [[Installation] Unraid App](https://unraid.net/community/apps) 
+
 ### Bare-Metal Installation (Experimental)
 
-If you prefer to run NetAlertX on your own hardware, you can try the experimental bare-metal installation. Please note that this method is still under development, and we're looking for maintainers to help improve it.
+If you prefer to run NetAlertX on your own hardware, you can try the experimental bare-metal installation. Please note that this method is still under development, and are looking for maintainers to help improve it.
 
 - [Bare-Metal Installation Guide](./HW_INSTALL.md)
 
+
 ---
 
 ## Help and Support
@@ -66,14 +83,10 @@ To keep up with the latest changes and updates to NetAlertX, please refer to the
 Make sure to follow the project on GitHub to get notifications for new releases and important updates.
 
 ---
+## Additional info
 
-## Additional Resources
-
-- **Configuration Tips**: Learn how to optimize NetAlertX for your network setup.
-- **Advanced Features**: Explore advanced functionalities like plugin development and custom configurations.
 - **Documentation Index**: Check out the full [documentation index](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/tree/main/docs) for all the guides available.
 
-We hope you find this documentation helpful. If you have any suggestions or improvements, please don’t hesitate to contribute!
+If you have any suggestions or improvements, please don’t hesitate to contribute!
 
----
 NetAlertX is actively maintained. You can find the source code, report bugs, or request new features on our [GitHub page](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX).

front/appEventsCore.php

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ showSpinner()
 $(document).ready(function() {
 
   // Load JSON data from the provided URL
-  $.getJSON('/php/server/query_json.php?file=table_appevents.json', function(data) {
+  $.getJSON('php/server/query_json.php?file=table_appevents.json', function(data) {
     // Process the JSON data and generate UI dynamically    
     processData(data)
 

front/css/app.css

@@ -695,6 +695,39 @@ body
 
 /* maintenance buttons */
 
+#file-check-list{
+    display: block;
+}
+
+.file-checking .icon-wrap{
+    width: 200px;
+    overflow: hidden;
+    text-overflow: ellipsis; 
+    display: block;
+}
+
+.file-checking .icon-wrap i{
+    position: absolute;
+    font-size: xx-large;
+    right: 0;
+    top: 0;
+    opacity: 0.2;
+}
+
+.file-checking .file-name-wrap{
+    overflow: hidden;
+    text-overflow: ellipsis; 
+    display: flex;
+    padding: 5px;
+}
+
+.file-checking{
+    display: block;
+    overflow: hidden;
+    text-overflow: ellipsis; 
+}
+
+
 .dbtools-button {
     display: inline-block;
     width: 160px;
@@ -842,6 +875,11 @@ height: 50px;
     margin-bottom: 10px;
 }
 
+#notifications .notification-buttons{
+    margin: 10px;
+    padding: 10px;
+}
+
 #notificationData textarea{
     width: 100%;
 }
@@ -1098,7 +1136,7 @@ height: 50px;
 input[readonly] {
     /* Apply styles to the readonly input */
     background-color: #646566 !important;
-    color: #000;    
+    color: #e6e6e6;    
     cursor: not-allowed;
   }
 
@@ -1418,6 +1456,11 @@ input[readonly] {
     cursor: default;
 }
 
+.small-box:hover
+{
+    color: inherit;
+}
+
 /* ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
 /* Device details */
 /* ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
@@ -1857,6 +1900,11 @@ input[readonly] {
     padding: 5px;
 }
 
+.workflows 
+{
+    max-width: 800px;
+}
+
 .workflows .col-sm-12, .workflows .col-sx-12
 {
     padding-right: 5px;

front/deviceDetailsEdit.php

@@ -63,14 +63,14 @@
 
       // some race condition, need to implement delay
       setTimeout(() => {
-        $.get('/php/server/query_json.php', { file: 'table_settings.json', nocache: Date.now() }, function(res) {  
+        $.get('php/server/query_json.php', { file: 'table_settings.json', nocache: Date.now() }, function(res) {  
         
         settingsData = res["data"];
 
         // columns to hide
         hiddenFields = ["NEWDEV_devScan", "NEWDEV_devPresentLastScan" ]
-        // columns to disable - conditional depending if a new dummy device is created
-        disabledFields =  mac == "new" ? ["NEWDEV_devLastNotification", "NEWDEV_devFirstConnection", "NEWDEV_devLastConnection"] : ["NEWDEV_devLastNotification", "NEWDEV_devFirstConnection", "NEWDEV_devLastConnection", "NEWDEV_devMac", "NEWDEV_devLastIP", "NEWDEV_devSyncHubNode" ];
+        // columns to disable/readonly - conditional depending if a new dummy device is created
+        disabledFields =  mac == "new" ? ["NEWDEV_devLastNotification", "NEWDEV_devFirstConnection", "NEWDEV_devLastConnection"] : ["NEWDEV_devLastNotification", "NEWDEV_devFirstConnection", "NEWDEV_devLastConnection", "NEWDEV_devMac", "NEWDEV_devLastIP", "NEWDEV_devSyncHubNode", "NEWDEV_devFQDN" ];
         
         // Grouping of fields into categories with associated documentation links
         const fieldGroups = {
@@ -82,16 +82,7 @@
                 inputGroupClasses: "field-group main-group col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12",
                 labelClasses: "col-sm-4 col-xs-12 control-label",
                 inputClasses: "col-sm-8 col-xs-12 input-group"
-            },
-            // Group for session information
-            DevDetail_SessionInfo_Title: {
-                data: ["devStatus", "devLastConnection", "devFirstConnection"],
-                docs: "https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/SESSION_INFO.md",
-                iconClass: "fa fa-calendar",
-                inputGroupClasses: "field-group session-group col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12",
-                labelClasses: "col-sm-4 col-xs-12 control-label",
-                inputClasses: "col-sm-8 col-xs-12 input-group"
-            },
+            },            
              // Group for event and alert settings
              DevDetail_EveandAl_Title: {
                 data: ["devAlertEvents", "devAlertDown", "devSkipRepeated"],
@@ -119,6 +110,15 @@
                 labelClasses: "col-sm-4 col-xs-12 control-label",
                 inputClasses: "col-sm-8 col-xs-12 input-group"
             },
+            // Group for session information
+            DevDetail_SessionInfo_Title: {
+                data: ["devStatus", "devLastConnection", "devFirstConnection", "devFQDN"],
+                docs: "https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/SESSION_INFO.md",
+                iconClass: "fa fa-calendar",
+                inputGroupClasses: "field-group session-group col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12",
+                labelClasses: "col-sm-4 col-xs-12 control-label",
+                inputClasses: "col-sm-8 col-xs-12 input-group"
+            },
             // Group for Custom properties.
             DevDetail_CustomProperties_Title: {
                 data: ["devCustomProps"],
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@
 
                     // Additional form elements like the random MAC address button for devMac
                     let inlineControl = "";
-                    // handle rendom mac
+                    // handle random mac
                     if (setting.setKey == "NEWDEV_devMac" && deviceData["devIsRandomMAC"] == true) {
                       inlineControl += `<span class="input-group-addon pointer"
                                               title="${getString("RandomMAC_hover")}">
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@
       
       })
     
-      }, 1);
+      }, 100);
     });
   
   }
@@ -338,6 +338,7 @@
 
 
   // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Save device data to DB
   function setDeviceData(direction = '', refreshCallback = '') {
     // Check MAC
     if (mac === '') {

front/deviceDetailsEvents.php

@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ function initializeSessionsDatatable () {
         // Replace HTML codes
         {targets: [0],
           'createdCell': function (td, cellData, rowData, row, col) {
-            $(td).html (translateHTMLcodes (cellData));
+            $(td).html (translateHTMLcodes (localizeTimestamp(cellData)));
         } }
     ],
 

front/deviceDetailsPresence.php

@@ -219,9 +219,8 @@ function initializeCalendar() {
     },
 
     eventRender: function (event, element) {
-      $(element).tooltip({container: 'body', placement: 'bottom',
-                          title: event.tooltip});
-      // element.attr ('title', event.tooltip);  // Alternative tooltip
+      // $(element).tooltip({container: 'body', placement: 'bottom',  title: event.tooltip});
+      element.attr ('title', event.tooltip);  // Alternative tooltip
     },
       
     loading: function( isLoading, view ) {

front/deviceDetailsSessions.php

@@ -47,9 +47,28 @@
           {visible:   false,  targets: [0]},
 
           // Replace HTML codes
-          {targets: [1,2,3,5],
+          {targets: [3,5],
             'createdCell': function (td, cellData, rowData, row, col) {
               $(td).html (translateHTMLcodes (cellData));
+          } },
+           // Date
+          {targets: [1,2],
+            "createdCell": function (td, cellData, rowData, row, col) {
+              // console.log(cellData);
+              
+              if (!cellData.includes("missing event") && !cellData.includes("..."))
+              {               
+                if (cellData.includes("+")) { // Check if timezone offset is present
+                  cellData = cellData.split('+')[0]; // Remove timezone offset
+                } 
+                // console.log(cellData);
+                result = localizeTimestamp(cellData);
+              } else
+              {
+                result = translateHTMLcodes(cellData)
+              }
+              
+              $(td).html (result);              
           } }
       ],
 

front/devices.php

@@ -538,7 +538,8 @@ function mapColumnIndexToFieldName(index, tableColumnVisible) {
     "devSourcePlugin",
     "devPresentLastScan",
     "devAlertDown",
-    "devCustomProps"
+    "devCustomProps",
+    "devFQDN"
   ];
 
   // console.log("OrderBy: " + columnNames[tableColumnOrder[index]]);  
@@ -648,6 +649,7 @@ function initializeDatatable (status) {
                 devParentChildrenCount
                 devIpLong
                 devCustomProps
+                devFQDN
               }
               count
             }
@@ -722,7 +724,8 @@ function initializeDatatable (status) {
                 device.devSourcePlugin || "",
                 device.devPresentLastScan || "",
                 device.devAlertDown || "",
-                device.devCustomProps || ""
+                device.devCustomProps || "",
+                device.devFQDN || ""
             ];
 
             const newRow = [];
@@ -760,13 +763,13 @@ function initializeDatatable (status) {
       {visible:   false,         targets: tableColumnHide },      
       {className: 'text-center', targets: [mapIndx(4), mapIndx(9), mapIndx(10), mapIndx(15), mapIndx(18)] },      
       {className: 'iconColumn text-center',  targets: [mapIndx(3)]},      
-      {width:     '80px',        targets: [mapIndx(6), mapIndx(7), mapIndx(15)] },      
+      {width:     '80px',        targets: [mapIndx(6), mapIndx(7), mapIndx(15), mapIndx(27)] },      
       {width:     '85px',        targets: [mapIndx(9)] },      
       {width:     '30px',        targets: [mapIndx(3), mapIndx(10), mapIndx(13), mapIndx(18)] },      
       {orderData: [mapIndx(12)],          targets: mapIndx(8) },
 
-      // Device Name
-      {targets: [mapIndx(0)],
+      // Device Name and FQDN
+      {targets: [mapIndx(0), mapIndx(27)],
         'createdCell': function (td, cellData, rowData, row, col) {      
             
             // console.log(cellData)      
@@ -845,7 +848,7 @@ function initializeDatatable (status) {
       {targets: [mapIndx(26)],
         'createdCell': function (td, cellData, rowData, row, col) {
             if (!emptyArr.includes(cellData)){
-              $(td).html (`<span>${renderCustomProps(cellData, rowData[mapIndx(11)])}<span>`);
+              $(td).html (`<span>${renderCustomProps(cellData, rowData[mapIndx(11)])}</span>`);
             } else {
               $(td).html ('');
             }

front/events.php

@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ function initializeDatatable () {
       } },
 
       // Replace HTML codes
-      {targets: [3,4,5,6,7],
+      {targets: [4,5,6,7],
         "createdCell": function (td, cellData, rowData, row, col) {
           $(td).html (translateHTMLcodes (cellData));
       } },
@@ -226,6 +226,12 @@ function initializeDatatable () {
         "createdCell": function (td, cellData, rowData, row, col) {
           // console.log(cellData);
           $(td).html (cellData);
+      } },
+      // Date
+      {targets: [3],
+        "createdCell": function (td, cellData, rowData, row, col) {
+          // console.log(cellData);
+          $(td).html (localizeTimestamp(cellData));
       } }
     ],
 

front/index.php

@@ -2,10 +2,13 @@
 <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/app.css">
 
 <?php
-require dirname(__FILE__).'/php/server/init.php';
+
 //------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // check if authenticated
-require_once  $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/php/templates/security.php';
+// Be CAREFUL WHEN INCLUDING NEW PHP FILES
+require_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/php/server/db.php';
+require_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/php/templates/language/lang.php';
+require_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/php/templates/security.php';
 
 $CookieSaveLoginName = 'NetAlertX_SaveLogin';
 
@@ -26,7 +29,7 @@ if (isset ($_GET["action"]) && $_GET["action"] == 'logout')
 }
 
 // Password without Cookie check -> pass and set initial cookie
-if (isset ($_POST["loginpassword"]) && $nax_Password == hash('sha256',$_POST["loginpassword"]))
+if (isset ($_POST["loginpassword"]) && $nax_Password === hash('sha256',$_POST["loginpassword"]))
 {
     header('Location: devices.php');
     $_SESSION["login"] = 1;
@@ -34,7 +37,7 @@ if (isset ($_POST["loginpassword"]) && $nax_Password == hash('sha256',$_POST["lo
 }
 
 // active Session or valid cookie (cookie not extends)
-if (( isset ($_SESSION["login"]) && ($_SESSION["login"] == 1)) || (isset ($_COOKIE[$CookieSaveLoginName]) && $nax_Password == $_COOKIE[$CookieSaveLoginName]))
+if (( isset ($_SESSION["login"]) && ($_SESSION["login"] == 1)) || (isset ($_COOKIE[$CookieSaveLoginName]) && $nax_Password === $_COOKIE[$CookieSaveLoginName]))
 {
     header('Location: devices.php');
     $_SESSION["login"] = 1;
@@ -50,7 +53,7 @@ $login_icon = 'fa-info';
 // no active session, cookie not checked
 if (isset ($_SESSION["login"]) == FALSE || $_SESSION["login"] != 1)
 {
-  if ($nax_Password == '8d969eef6ecad3c29a3a629280e686cf0c3f5d5a86aff3ca12020c923adc6c92') 
+  if ($nax_Password === '8d969eef6ecad3c29a3a629280e686cf0c3f5d5a86aff3ca12020c923adc6c92') 
   {
     $login_info = lang('Login_Default_PWD');
     $login_mode = 'danger';

front/initCheck.php

@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+<?php
+  //------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // check if authenticated
+  require_once  $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/php/templates/security.php';
+?>
+
+    <div class="col-md-12">
+      <div class="py-5">
+        <div class="mt-4 text-center" id="check-status-plc" >
+          <div class="alert alert-warning">
+            <i class="fa-solid fa-spinner fa-spin text-secondary"></i> <?= lang('Maintenance_InitCheck_Checking');?>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        <div class="mt-4 text-center" id="check-status" style="display: none;">
+          <div class="alert alert-success">
+            <i class="fa-solid fa-check text-success"></i> <?= lang('Maintenance_InitCheck_Success');?>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        
+        <div class="row">
+          <div class="col-12">
+            <div class="d-flex flex-wrap gap-2 w-100" id="file-check-list"></div>        
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        <div class="row">
+          <div class="text-center box box-secondary col-md-6">
+            <p class="text-muted"><?= lang('Maintenance_InitCheck_QuickSetupGuide');?></p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        <div class="row">
+          <div class="col-md-12 center text-center" >
+              <button type="button" class=" col-md-12 btn btn-default bg-green " onclick="retryCheck()"><?= lang('Maintenance_ReCheck');?></button>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+
+<script>
+  
+  function retryCheck() {
+    // re-set page
+    $('#file-check-list').empty();
+    $('#check-status').hide();
+    $('#check-status-plc').show();
+    // re-run check
+    checkAppInitializedJsonInit();
+  }
+
+  $(document).ready(() => {
+    checkAppInitializedJsonInit();
+  });
+</script>

front/js/common.js

@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ function deleteAllCookies() {
 function cacheSettings()
 {
   return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
-    if(!getCache('completedCalls').includes('cacheSettings'))
+    if(!getCache('cacheSettings_completed') === true)
     {  
       $.get('php/server/query_json.php', { file: 'table_settings.json', nocache: Date.now() }, function(resSet) { 
 
@@ -211,8 +211,18 @@ function getSetting (key) {
 function cacheStrings() {
   return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
     
-      // Create a promise for each language
-      languagesToLoad = ['en_us', getLangCode()]
+      // Create a promise for each language (include en_us by default as fallback)
+      languagesToLoad = ['en_us']
+
+      additionalLanguage = getLangCode()
+
+      if(additionalLanguage != 'en_us')
+      {
+        languagesToLoad.push(additionalLanguage)
+      }
+
+      console.log(languagesToLoad);
+      
       const languagePromises = languagesToLoad.map((language_code) => {
         return new Promise((resolveLang, rejectLang) => {
           // Fetch core strings and translations
@@ -235,7 +245,7 @@ function cacheStrings() {
                   });
 
                   // Handle successful completion of language processing
-                  handleSuccess(`cacheStrings[${language_code}]`, resolveLang);
+                  handleSuccess(`cacheStrings`, resolveLang);
                 })
                 .fail((pluginError) => {
                   // Handle failure in plugin strings fetching
@@ -353,6 +363,30 @@ function getLangCode() {
 // String utilities
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
+
+function localizeTimestamp(result)
+{
+  // contains TZ in format Europe/Berlin
+  tz = getSetting("TIMEZONE")
+
+  // set default if not available or app still loading
+  tz == ""  ? tz = 'Europe/Berlin' : tz = tz;
+  
+  const date = new Date(result); // Assumes result is a timestamp or ISO string
+  const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('default', {
+    timeZone: tz,
+    year: 'numeric',
+    month: '2-digit',
+    day: '2-digit',
+    hour: '2-digit',
+    minute: '2-digit',
+    second: '2-digit',
+    hour12: false // change to true if you want AM/PM format
+  });
+
+  return formatter.format(date);
+}
+
 // ----------------------------------------------------
 /**
  * Replaces double quotes within single-quoted strings, then converts all single quotes to double quotes,
@@ -1344,8 +1378,8 @@ function restartBackend() {
 const sessionStorageKey = "myScriptExecuted_common_js";
 var completedCalls = []
 var completedCalls_final = ['cacheSettings', 'cacheStrings', 'cacheDevices'];
-var completedCallsCount  = 0; 
-var completedCallsCount_final;
+var lang_completedCalls = 0;
+
 
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // Clearing all the caches
@@ -1431,12 +1465,27 @@ async function isGraphQLServerRunning() {
 // Check if the code has been executed before by checking sessionStorage
 function isAppInitialized() {
 
-  completedCalls = parseInt(getCache("completedCallsCount"));
-  shouldBeCompletedCalls = getLangCode() == 'en_us' ? 3 : 4;
+  lang_shouldBeCompletedCalls = getLangCode() == 'en_us' ? 1 : 2;
 
-  return (
-    completedCalls >= shouldBeCompletedCalls
-  );
+  // check if each ajax call completed succesfully 
+  $.each(completedCalls_final, function(index, call_name){
+
+    if(getCache(call_name + "_completed") != "true")
+    {
+      console.log(`[isAppInitialized] AJAX call ${call_name} unsuccesful: ${getCache(call_name + "_completed")}`)
+      return false;
+    }
+
+  });
+
+  // check if all required languages chached
+  if(parseInt(getCache("cacheStringsCountCompleted")) != lang_shouldBeCompletedCalls)
+  {
+    console.log(`[isAppInitialized] AJAX call cacheStrings unsuccesful: ${getCache("cacheStringsCountCompleted")} out of ${lang_shouldBeCompletedCalls}`)
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  return true;
 }
 
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -1467,27 +1516,25 @@ async function executeOnce() {
 // Function to handle successful completion of an AJAX call
 const handleSuccess = (callName) => {
   console.log(`AJAX call successful: ${callName}`);
-  // completedCalls.push(callName);
-  // setCache('completedCalls', mergeUniqueArrays(getCache('completedCalls').split(','), [callName]));
 
-  val = getCache('completedCallsCount');
-
-  if(val == "")
+  if(callName.includes("cacheStrings"))
   {
-    val = 0;
-  } else
-  {
-    val = parseInt(val)
+    completed_tmp = getCache("cacheStringsCountCompleted");
+    completed_tmp == "" ? completed_tmp = 0 : completed_tmp = completed_tmp;
+    completed_tmp++;
+    setCache("cacheStringsCountCompleted", completed_tmp);
   }
 
-  setCache('completedCallsCount', val + 1)
+  setCache(callName + "_completed", true)
 };
 
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // Function to handle failure of an AJAX call
 const handleFailure = (callName, callback) => {
-  console.error(`AJAX call ${callName} failed`);
+  msg = `AJAX call ${callName} failed`
+  console.error(msg);
   // Implement retry logic here if needed
+  // write_notification(msg, 'interrupt')
 };
 
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

front/js/handle_version.js

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ function versionUpdateUI(){
 // Checks if a new version is available via the global app_state.json
 function checkIfNewVersionAvailable()
 {
-  $.get('/php/server/query_json.php', { file: 'app_state.json', nocache: Date.now() }, function(appState) {   
+  $.get('php/server/query_json.php', { file: 'app_state.json', nocache: Date.now() }, function(appState) {   
     
     // console.log(appState["isNewVersionChecked"])
     // console.log(appState["isNewVersion"])
@@ -48,4 +48,4 @@ function checkIfNewVersionAvailable()
 }
 
 // handle the dispaly of the NEW icon
-checkIfNewVersionAvailable()
+checkIfNewVersionAvailable()

front/js/settings_utils.js

@@ -433,7 +433,7 @@ function initListInteractionOptions(element) {
       if (clickCounter === 1) {
         // Single-click action
         showModalFieldInput(
-          `<i class="fa-regular fa-pen-to-square"></i> ${getString(
+          `<i class="fa fa-pen-to-square"></i> ${getString(
             "Gen_Update_Value"
           )}`,
           getString("settings_update_item_warning"),

front/js/tests.js

@@ -26,6 +26,134 @@ function lockDatabase(delay=20) {
 }
 
 
+const requiredFiles = [
+    'app_state.json',
+    'plugins.json',
+    'table_devices.json',
+    'table_devices_filters.json',
+    'table_devices_tiles.json',
+    'table_notifications.json',
+    'table_online_history.json',
+    'table_appevents.json',
+    'table_custom_endpoint.json',
+    'table_events_pending_alert.json',
+    'table_plugins_events.json',
+    'table_plugins_history.json',
+    'table_plugins_language_strings.json',
+    'table_plugins_objects.json',
+    'table_settings.json',
+    'user_notifications.json'
+  ];
+
+  const internalChecks = ['isAppInitialized', 'isGraphQLServerRunning'];
+
+  const fileStatus = {}; // Track file check results
+
+  function updateFileStatusUI(file, status) {
+    const item = $(`#file-${file.replace(/[^a-z0-9]/gi, '-')}`);
+    const icon = item.find('span.icon-wrap');
+  
+    if (status === 'ok') {
+      icon.html('<i class="fa-solid fa-check "></i>');
+    } else if (status === 'fail') {
+      icon.html('<i class="fa-solid fa-xmark "></i>');
+    } else {
+      icon.html('<i class="fa-solid fa-spinner fa-spin text-secondary"></i>');
+    }
+  }
+  
+
+  function checkAppInitializedJson() {
+    requiredFiles.forEach(file => {
+      $.get('php/server/query_json.php', { file, nocache: Date.now() })
+        .done(() => {
+          if (fileStatus[file] !== 'ok') {
+            fileStatus[file] = 'ok';
+            updateFileStatusUI(file, 'ok');
+          }
+        })
+        .fail(() => {
+          fileStatus[file] = 'fail';
+          updateFileStatusUI(file, 'fail');
+        });
+    });
+  
+    const allOk = requiredFiles.every(file => fileStatus[file] === 'ok');
+  
+    if (allOk) {
+      checkInternalStatusAfterFiles();
+    } else {
+      setTimeout(checkAppInitializedJson, 1000);
+    }
+  }
+  
+  
+  function checkInternalStatusAfterFiles() {
+    const promises = [
+      waitForAppInitialized().then(() => {
+        fileStatus['isAppInitialized'] = 'ok';
+        updateFileStatusUI('isAppInitialized', 'ok');
+      }).catch(() => {
+        fileStatus['isAppInitialized'] = 'fail';
+        updateFileStatusUI('isAppInitialized', 'fail');
+      }),
+  
+      waitForGraphQLServer().then(() => {
+        fileStatus['isGraphQLServerRunning'] = 'ok';
+        updateFileStatusUI('isGraphQLServerRunning', 'ok');
+      }).catch(() => {
+        fileStatus['isGraphQLServerRunning'] = 'fail';
+        updateFileStatusUI('isGraphQLServerRunning', 'fail');
+      })
+    ];
+  
+    Promise.allSettled(promises).then(() => {
+      const allPassed = internalChecks.every(key => fileStatus[key] === 'ok');
+      if (allPassed) {
+        $('#check-status').show();
+        $('#check-status-plc').hide();
+      } else {
+        setTimeout(checkInternalStatusAfterFiles, 1000);
+      }
+    });
+  }
+  function waitForAppInitialized() {
+    return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+      if (isAppInitialized()) {
+        resolve();
+      } else {
+        reject();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+// Initial UI setup for all items
+function checkAppInitializedJsonInit() {
+  const allItems = [...requiredFiles, ...internalChecks];
+
+  allItems.forEach(file => {
+    
+  
+    $('#file-check-list').append(`
+      <div class="panel panel-secondary col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-md-3 col-lg-2 col-xxl-1 padding-5px">
+        <div class="file-checking border rounded p-2 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between h-100" id="file-${file.replace(/[^a-z0-9]/gi, '-')}">
+          <div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2 mb-2">
+            <span class="file-name-wrap flex-grow-1 text-truncate" title="${file}">${file}</span>
+            <span class="icon-wrap align-items-center text-center"><i class="fa-solid fa-spinner fa-spin text-secondary"></i></span>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    `);
+
+    fileStatus[file] = 'checking';
+  });
+
+  checkAppInitializedJson();
+}
+
+  
+
+
 
 
 

front/js/ui_components.js

@@ -200,9 +200,9 @@ function validateRegex(elem) {
 
       // Validate against regex
       if (regex.test(value)) {
-          iconSpan.html("<i class='fa-regular fa-check'></i>");
+          iconSpan.html("<i class='fa fa-check'></i>");
       } else {
-          iconSpan.html("<i class='fa-regular fa-xmark'></i>");
+          iconSpan.html("<i class='fa fa-xmark'></i>");
       }
   }
 

front/maintenance.php

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ $db->close();
           <div class="box" id="Maintain-Status">
               <div class="box-header with-border">
                 <h3 class="box-title">
-                  <i class="fa fa-display"></i></i>         
+                  <i class="fa fa-display"></i>         
                   <?= lang('Maintenance_Status');?>
                 </h3>
               </div>
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ $db->close();
                 <div class="db_info_table">
                     <div class="db_info_table_row">                      
                         <div class="db_info_table_cell" style="min-width: 140px"><?= lang('Maintenance_version');?>
-                          <a href="https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/VERSIONS.md" target="_blank"> <span><i class="fa fa-circle-question"></i></a><span>
+                          <a href="https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/VERSIONS.md" target="_blank"> <span><i class="fa fa-circle-question"></i></a></span>
                         </div>
                         <div class="db_info_table_cell">
                         <div class="version" id="version" data-build-time="<?php echo file_get_contents( "buildtimestamp.txt");?>">
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ $db->close();
       </div>
 
     <div class="nav-tabs-custom">
-    <ul class="nav nav-tabs">
+      <ul class="nav nav-tabs">
         <li class="active">
           <a id="tab_DBTools_id" href="#tab_DBTools" data-toggle="tab">
             <i class="fa fa-toolbox"></i> 
@@ -136,7 +136,13 @@ $db->close();
             <?= lang('Device_MultiEdit');?>
           </a>
         </li>
-    </ul>
+        <li>
+          <a id="tab_initCheck_id" href="#tab_initCheck" data-toggle="tab">
+            <i class="fa-solid fa-check"></i> 
+            <?= lang('Maintenance_InitCheck');?>
+          </a>
+        </li>
+      </ul>
     <div class="tab-content">
         <div class="tab-pane active" id="tab_DBTools">
                 <div class="db_info_table">
@@ -178,6 +184,8 @@ $db->close();
                     </div>
                 </div>
         </div>
+
+        <!-- ---------------------------Backup restore -------------------------------------------- -->
         <div class="tab-pane" id="tab_BackupRestore">
           <div class="db_info_table">
             <div class="db_info_table_row">
@@ -245,11 +253,11 @@ $db->close();
               </div>
             </div>
           </div>
-          <div class="db_info_table">
-            
+          <div class="db_info_table">            
             <div id="logsPlc"></div>                                
           </div>
         </div>
+        
         <!-- ---------------------------Bulk edit -------------------------------------------- -->
         <div class="tab-pane" id="tab_multiEdit">
             <div class="db_info_table">
@@ -260,35 +268,53 @@ $db->close();
 
                 </div>
             </div>
-          </div>
-
         </div>
+
+        <!-- ---------------------------Init check -------------------------------------------- -->
+        <div class="tab-pane" id="tab_initCheck">
+            <div class="db_info_table">
+                <div class="box box-solid">
+                  
+                    <?php
+                      require 'initCheck.php';
+                    ?>
+
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>      
+
+        
         <!-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -->
 
       </div>
+      </div>
 
-      <div class="box-body" style="text-align: center;">
+      <div class="box-body " style="text-align: center;">
         <h5 class="text-aqua" style="font-size: 16px;">
           <span id="lastCommit">
-           
+            
           </span>
           <span id="lastDockerUpdate">
-           
+            
           </span>          
-      </h5>
-  </div>
+        </h5>
+      </div>
       
       
+    </div>
+
+
+
+  </section>
+
+  
+
+  <!-- /.content -->
+  <?php
+    require 'php/templates/footer.php';
+  ?>
 </div>
-
-</section>
-
-    <!-- /.content -->
-    <?php
-      require 'php/templates/footer.php';
-    ?>
-  </div>
-  <!-- /.content-wrapper -->
+<!-- /.content-wrapper -->
 
 <!-- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -->
 

front/multiEditCore.php

@@ -64,10 +64,6 @@
     </div>
   </div>
 
-</div>
-
-
-
 
 <script defer>
   
@@ -77,7 +73,7 @@
 
     // some race condition, need to implement delay
     setTimeout(() => {
-      $.get('/php/server/query_json.php', { file: 'table_settings.json', nocache: Date.now() }, function(res) {    
+      $.get('php/server/query_json.php', { file: 'table_settings.json', nocache: Date.now() }, function(res) {    
         
         settingsData = res["data"];
 

front/network.php

@@ -125,8 +125,7 @@
                                   </td>
                               </tr>
                               </tbody>
-                            </table>
-                            <br>
+                            </table>                            
                              <div id="assignedDevices"  class="box-body no-padding">
                               <div class="page-header">
                                 <h3>
@@ -164,7 +163,7 @@
                             devType as type, 
                             devLastIP as last_ip,
                             (select devType from Devices a where devMac = "'.$node_mac.'") as node_type
-                        FROM Devices WHERE devParentMAC = "'.$node_mac.'" order by port, name asc';
+                        FROM Devices WHERE devParentMAC = "'.$node_mac.'" and devIsArchived = 0	order by port, name asc';
         
         global $db;
         $func_result = $db->query($func_sql);  
@@ -280,7 +279,8 @@
                         a.devParentMAC as parent_mac,
                         a.devIcon as node_icon
                   FROM Devices a 
-                  WHERE a.devType in (".$networkDeviceTypes.")					
+                  WHERE a.devType in (".$networkDeviceTypes.") 
+                        AND devIsArchived = 0				
             ) t1
             LEFT JOIN
             (
@@ -364,6 +364,7 @@
                 WHERE devParentMAC IS NULL 
                   OR devParentMAC IN ("", " ", "undefined", "null")
                   AND devMac NOT LIKE "%internet%"
+                  AND devIsArchived = 0
                 ORDER BY name ASC;'; 
 
     global $db;

front/php/components/graph_online_history.php

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 
 
 function initOnlineHistoryGraph() {
-    $.get('/php/server/query_json.php', { file: 'table_online_history.json', nocache: Date.now() }, function(res) {
+    $.get('php/server/query_json.php', { file: 'table_online_history.json', nocache: Date.now() }, function(res) {
         // Extracting data from the JSON response
         var timeStamps = [];
         var onlineCounts = [];
@@ -53,4 +53,4 @@ function initOnlineHistoryGraph() {
 
 </script>
 <!-- <canvas id="clientsChart" width="800" height="140" class="extratooltipcanvas no-user-select"></canvas> -->
-<canvas id="OnlineChart" style="width:100%; height: 150px;  margin-bottom: 15px;"></canvas>
+<canvas id="OnlineChart" style="width:100%; height: 150px;  margin-bottom: 15px;"></canvas>

front/php/server/devices.php

@@ -112,7 +112,8 @@ function getServerDeviceData() {
       "devSessions" => 0,
       "devEvents" => 0,
       "devDownAlerts" => 0,
-      "devPresenceHours" => 0
+      "devPresenceHours" => 0,
+      "devFQDN"  => ""
     ];
     echo json_encode($deviceData);
     return;

front/php/server/util.php

@@ -586,7 +586,8 @@ function getDevicesColumns(){
               "devSite",
               "devSSID",
               "devSourcePlugin",
-              "devCustomProps"
+              "devCustomProps",
+              "devFQDN"
             ]; 
               
   return $columns;

front/php/templates/auth.php

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ $config_file_lines = array_values(preg_grep('/^SETPWD_password.*=/', $config_fil
 $password_line = explode("'", $config_file_lines[0]);
 $nax_Password = $password_line[1];
 
-if (isset($_COOKIE[$CookieSaveLoginName]) && $nax_Password == $_COOKIE[$CookieSaveLoginName]) {
+if (isset($_COOKIE[$CookieSaveLoginName]) && $nax_Password === $_COOKIE[$CookieSaveLoginName]) {
     $isAuthenticated = true;
 }
 

front/php/templates/footer.php

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
     
     <!-- To the right -->
     <div class="pull-right no-hidden-xs">
-      | <a href="https://gurubase.io/g/netalertx" class="pointer" target="_blank" title="Ask AI"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment-dots fa-flip-horizontal"></i></a> 
+      | <a href="https://gurubase.io/g/netalertx" class="pointer" target="_blank" title="Ask AI"><i class="fa fa-comment-dots fa-flip-horizontal"></i></a> 
       | <a href="https://jokob-sk.github.io/NetAlertX/" class="pointer" target="_blank" title="Documentation"><i class="fa fa-book"></i></a>
       | <a href="https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues" class="pointer" target="_blank"><i class="fa fa-bug" title="Report a bug"></i></a> 
       | <a href="https://discord.com/invite/NczTUTWyRr" class="pointer" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-discord" title="Join Discord"></i></a>