- Updated the MeshGraph class to prevent promoting a 1-byte edge to a 3-byte edge when the existing 1-byte edge lacks public keys, ensuring accurate observation attribution.
- Added a new test case to verify the behavior of edge promotion under specific conditions.
- Modified the BotDataViewer API to return the prefix length dynamically based on the edges, improving data consistency and user experience in the web viewer.
- Enhanced the mesh.html template to support displaying prefix byte counts, providing clearer information on node connections.
- Updated MeshGraph to support multi-resolution storage and node identity, allowing for better handling of 1-byte, 2-byte, and 3-byte edges.
- Implemented logic for merging and promoting edges based on observation counts and specificity.
- Enhanced BotDataViewer API to dynamically adjust prefix length based on configuration, improving data representation.
- Updated mesh.html template to display prefix byte counts, enhancing user experience with clearer information on node connections.
- Added support for bytes per hop in the BotDataViewer, allowing for better path data representation.
- Updated the contacts template to display bytes per hop and adjusted path formatting based on this value.
- Improved the decode path functionality to utilize the correct bytes per hop for decoding paths, enhancing overall path handling and user experience.
- Updated `MeshGraph` to support multi-resolution storage of edges, allowing prefixes of 2, 4, or 6 hex chars without truncation.
- Implemented prefix matching logic to ensure distinct links are maintained and accurately retrieved based on prefix queries.
- Refactored methods in `MessageHandler` and `PathCommand` to accommodate variable prefix lengths during graph lookups.
- Enhanced tests to validate prefix match functionality and edge management in the mesh graph.
- Update prefix command to accept BOTH legacy 2-char prefixes and
configured prefix_hex_chars (e.g. 4-char) during firmware transition
- Replace strict length validation with dual-length validation (2 or N)
- Ensure prefix lookups work with either input length via LIKE matching
- Update related SQL prefix extraction to use configured prefix length
- Add fallback handling in path parsing for legacy 2-char route data
Notes:
- This is an interim compatibility change to support mixed networks
where RF path data is still 1-byte while bot config may be 2-byte.
- Needs additional testing across real multi-hop scenarios and mixed
bot configurations.
- Translation updates are incomplete: only English strings were updated;
other translation files still need review.
- Behavior and UX may need refinement after real-world testing.
- Shortened the title in the mesh graph visualization from "Mesh Graph Visualization" to "Mesh Graph" for conciseness.
- Removed the subtitle from the real-time monitoring header to streamline the display.
- Replaced the `abbreviate_noaa` method calls with a new `_noaa_period_display_name` method to improve the display of forecast period names, including handling federal holidays.
- Updated the `BotDataViewer` class to include the bot name in the returned configuration dictionary, ensuring consistent naming across the application.
- Made minor adjustments to HTML templates for better layout and added footer links for project visibility.
- Updated the logic for storing and displaying bot uptime to handle cases where the bot is not running or has no start time in the database, ensuring a more accurate representation of the bot's status.
- Enhanced the updateUptime method to provide clearer feedback when the bot is down, improving user experience.
- Refactored the live uptime counter to only run when valid uptime data is available, preventing unnecessary updates when the bot is inactive.
- Replaced the "Last 7 Days" option with "Last 48 Hours" and "Last 72 Hours" in both edge and node filters for better granularity.
- Enhanced the layout of the "Show Only Starred" checkbox for improved user experience.
- Introduced filtered node maps for efficient edge drawing, ensuring edges are only drawn between nodes within the selected timeframe.
- Added a button for bulk deletion of selected contacts, enhancing user experience by allowing multiple contacts to be deleted at once.
- Introduced a checkbox for selecting all contacts on the current page, with corresponding updates to the bulk delete button visibility and count.
- Updated the contacts HTML template to accommodate the new bulk delete feature and improved layout for better usability.
- Enhanced the ModernContactsManager class to manage selected contact IDs and handle bulk delete actions effectively.
- Updated the API endpoint to accept an optional query parameter `since` for filtering contact data based on the time frame (24h, 7d, 30d, 90d, or all).
- Modified the `_get_tracking_data` method to implement filtering logic based on the `since` parameter, improving performance by limiting the data retrieved.
- Enhanced the contacts HTML template to include a dropdown for selecting the time frame, with the default set to the last 30 days.
- Implemented local storage functionality to remember the user's selected time frame across sessions.
- Added '*.key' to .gitignore to prevent tracking of key files.
- Changed the default database path in config.ini.example from 'bot_data.db' to 'meshcore_bot.db' for clarity.
- Enhanced documentation files with front matter for better rendering and organization, including Discord Bridge, Feed Management, Map Uploader, Packet Capture, Path Command Configuration, Repeater Management Commands, and Weather Service.
- Added functionality to synchronize the view with the URL hash, allowing direct access to the graph tab.
- Implemented event listeners for hash changes to switch between graph and map views seamlessly.
- Updated the loadData function to conditionally apply filters based on rendering options, improving performance during live updates.
- Enhanced node styling and interaction settings for better visual feedback and user experience in the graph view.
- Introduced functionality to store and restore original styles for nodes, allowing for dynamic highlighting and shrinking of non-highlighted nodes.
- Implemented smooth zooming and fade animations for markers in the map view, improving user experience during interactions.
- Refactored node styling logic to ensure connected nodes maintain their size while non-connected nodes are significantly shrunk for better visibility.
- Enhanced the clearing of highlights to restore original styles effectively, ensuring a consistent visual state after interactions.
- Added a new method to sort paths based on length, recency, or frequency, improving user experience in the contacts modal.
- Refactored path rendering logic into a separate method for better maintainability and readability.
- Introduced a dropdown for users to select their preferred sorting method, with the option saved in localStorage for persistence.
- Updated modal content to reflect the sorted paths and ensure accurate display of path data.
- Added new configuration options for path selection presets and proximity methods in config.ini.example, allowing users to customize routing behavior.
- Implemented a new database table for storing observed paths, enabling better tracking of paths from advertisements and messages.
- Updated MessageHandler to store complete paths in the observed_paths table, improving path validation and selection accuracy.
- Enhanced the PathCommand class to utilize new proximity and recency settings, optimizing repeater selection based on user-defined criteria.
- Improved web viewer functionality to display multiple paths for contacts, enhancing user experience and interaction with path data.
- Added a new mesh graph feature for improved path validation, allowing for enhanced routing accuracy.
- Introduced configuration options for recency decay half-life and graph-based validation settings in config.ini.example.
- Updated the PathCommand class to utilize graph-based selection methods, combining graph and geographic scores for better repeater selection.
- Implemented new methods in MessageHandler to update the mesh graph with advertisement paths and trace packet data.
- Created a new database table for mesh connections to support graph-based path validation.
- Enhanced web viewer integration to display mesh graph updates in real-time, improving user interaction and monitoring capabilities.
- Updated `send_dm` and `send_channel_message` methods to include an optional `command_id` for tracking message repeats.
- Integrated transmission tracking to record and manage repeat messages, improving message handling and response accuracy.
- Enhanced `capture_command` method in `BotIntegration` to store repeat information for better analysis in the web viewer.
- Added favicon support and improved web viewer templates to display repeat information effectively.
- Implemented JavaScript updates in the web viewer to handle command updates and display repeat counts dynamically.
- Implemented comprehensive light mode styles for various components in the web viewer, including modals, segment cards, and tables.
- Enhanced visual consistency by applying theme-based background and text colors across different UI elements.
- Updated styles for header and message content to ensure readability and aesthetic appeal in light mode.
- Updated `config.ini.example` to include a new option for additional hashtag channels to decode in the packet stream.
- Modified `BotDataViewer` to retrieve and display additional decode-only channels from the configuration.
- Improved packet handling in `message_handler.py` to capture full packet data for web viewer integration.
- Enhanced the web viewer's JavaScript to support detailed packet analysis and display, including color-coded hex breakdowns and improved user interface elements.
- Added new styles and scripts to the web viewer templates for better visual representation of packet data and improved user experience.
- Updated MessageHandler to extract and store path information from packet_info and routing_info, improving data tracking.
- Added a new API endpoint in the web viewer for decoding path hex strings to repeater names.
- Enhanced the contacts template to display path information with tooltips, improving user experience.
- Implemented tooltip functionality for path data in the web viewer, allowing users to view detailed repeater information on hover.
- Added configuration options for companion contact purging, including thresholds for inactivity based on direct messages and advertisements.
- Enhanced the RepeaterManager to support automatic purging of companions when contact limits are exceeded.
- Updated PathCommand to utilize configurable recency/proximity weighting for improved path routing decisions.
- Introduced new commands for purging companions and updated existing commands to handle companion purging logic.
- Added API endpoint for manual geocoding of contacts and improved web viewer functionality for geocoding contacts.
- Added a new 'daily_stats' table for tracking daily advertisement statistics.
- Implemented methods to track daily advertisement counts and retrieve statistics over specified date ranges.
- Updated existing advertisement tracking logic to utilize the new daily statistics.
- Modified web viewer to display advertisement metrics using the new daily tracking data.
- Improved path command logic to prioritize database queries over API cache for path decoding.
- Updated routes in 'app.py' to reflect the new contacts template.
- Enhanced 'sports_command.py' adding support for additional Portland teams
- Improved game data fetching logic to check multiple dates for recent and upcoming games.
- Add Flask + Flask-SocketIO web viewer with dashboard (modules/web_viewer/app.py and related)
- Add web viewer templates: index, realtime, tracking (contacts), cache, purging, stats (modules/web_viewer/templates/)
- Add integration hooks and utility functions for web viewer (modules/web_viewer/integration.py, modules/utils.py)
- Add command to launch web viewer from bot CLI (modules/commands/webviewer_command.py)
- Update .gitignore: ignore db/log files, test scripts, and web viewer artifacts
- Add restart_viewer.sh helper script for standalone web viewer restart/troubleshooting
- Add guidance and documentation for modern viewer in WEB_VIEWER.md and docs/
- Various code structure and import improvements to core bot and command modules to support integration
- Add ACL support for sensitive commands
- Example config updates
Benefits:
- Decouples monitoring/UI from bot core process
- Enables real-time browser dashboard and unified contact/repeater tracking
- Easier integration, dev, and troubleshooting
