Network Pocket
Overview
The network-pocket is a command-line tool built with Node.js. It provides real-time monitoring of network statistics, including download and upload speeds, network interface information, and update notifications.
Features
- Real-time Monitoring: Constantly displays download and upload speeds in a graphical ASCII chart.
- Network Interface Details: Shows details about the default network interface such as IP address, MAC address, and type.
- Status Notifications: Provides status notifications when the network state changes.
- Update Notifications: Alerts the user about available updates for the tool.
Dependencies
systeminformation: Fetches system and network information.asciichart: Generates ASCII charts for visual representation.chalk: Adds color styles to the console output.update-notifier: Checks for updates and notifies the user.boxen: Creates a colored box for update notifications.beeper: Generates system beeps for notifications.cli-cursor: Manages the visibility of the cursor in the command line interface.
Functionality
The tool initializes by fetching default network interface information and starts continuously monitoring network statistics using systeminformation. The key functionalities include:
- Graphical Representation: Utilizes
asciichart to create graphical representations of download and upload speeds in real-time.
- Network Interface Display: Presents detailed information about the default network interface including IP address, MAC address, and type.
- Status Updates: Notifies the user of changes in network status (e.g., "up" or "down") and triggers system beeps for attention.
- Update Alerts: Utilizes
update-notifier to check for available updates and displays notifications when updates are available.
Usage
- Install the tool:
npm install -g network-pocket
- Run the tool in the terminal:
network-pocket
Future Improvements
- Adding additional statistical metrics.
- Enhancing user interface for better interaction.
- Supporting more customization options.
