- Added error handling in the template context processor to ensure templates render without raising exceptions, logging any failures.
- Enhanced the configuration path resolution to support relative paths when starting the web viewer as a subprocess, improving flexibility.
- Implemented logging for unhandled exceptions in Flask routes to aid in debugging and provide clearer error reporting.
- Added steps to create and manage a Python virtual environment during installation, ensuring dependencies are isolated from system packages.
- Implemented checks for existing virtual environments and upgraded pip before installing dependencies from requirements.txt.
- Updated section headers in the script to reflect the new installation steps and improved clarity in the process flow.
- 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.
- Changed the default database path in config.ini.example and related files from 'bot_data.db' to 'meshcore_bot.db' for consistency across modules.
- Adjusted final hop proximity scoring parameters in config.ini.example to reflect updated distance normalization and thresholds, enhancing scoring accuracy for LoRa networks.
- Updated documentation to clarify the shared database usage between the bot and web viewer.
- Deleted COMMANDS.md, DOCKER.md, WEB_VIEWER.md, and other related documentation files to streamline the project structure.
- Updated README.md and other documentation references to point to the new locations of the command and Docker instructions.
- Added optional dependencies for documentation generation in pyproject.toml.
- 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.
- Moved the assignment of `db_path` to be loaded from the configuration file, enhancing flexibility and maintainability of the database path management in the BotDataViewer class.
- Modified the Docker build workflow to enable the 'latest' tag only for the main or master branches, ensuring that the latest image is tagged appropriately based on the branch context.
- Removed the custom `_decode_escape_sequences` method from multiple classes and replaced it with a centralized `decode_escape_sequences` function in the utils module.
- Updated all relevant modules (CommandManager, MessageScheduler, GreeterCommand) to utilize the new function for decoding escape sequences in configuration strings, improving code maintainability and consistency.
- Enhanced the config example to clarify the usage of escape sequences in messages.
- Added entries for `pymc-test/*` and `config-pymc.ini` to the .gitignore file to prevent tracking of test artifacts and configuration files related to PyMC, improving repository cleanliness.
- Introduced a new mapping for the 'Weather' command to 'Wx_Command' in BaseCommand, clarifying the relationship between legacy and current command names.
- This change enhances command handling by ensuring that the new command structure is recognized while maintaining backward compatibility.
- Updated the can_execute method in WxCommand to enforce channel checks before delegating command execution.
- Ensured that [Wx_Command] channels take precedence when using the delegate command, improving command handling accuracy.
- Introduced `execute_query_on_connection` and `execute_update_on_connection` methods in DBManager to facilitate executing queries and updates on existing database connections.
- Enhanced the `_recalculate_distance_if_needed`, `_get_location_by_public_key`, and `_get_location_by_prefix` methods in MeshGraph to support optional database connection and location caching, improving performance during batch operations.
- Updated the logging level for captured packets to DEBUG to reduce verbosity in service lifecycle logs.
- Maintained detailed packet information output for debugging purposes while ensuring INFO level is reserved for lifecycle events.
- 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.
- Removed obsolete proximity calculation settings including `proximity_method`, `path_proximity_fallback`, `max_proximity_range`, and `max_repeater_age_days` to streamline configuration.
- Simplified the configuration file for better clarity and maintainability, focusing on essential parameters for geographic proximity handling.
- Introduced a new configuration option `auto_update_device_name` in config.ini.example to control whether the device name should automatically match the bot_name on startup.
- Implemented the `set_device_name` method in core.py to check and update the device name based on the configuration, ensuring consistency between the device and bot name.
- Enhanced logging for device name checks and updates to improve debugging and user awareness of the device state.
- 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.
- Introduced a new configuration option for command prefix in config.ini.example, allowing users to customize command invocation.
- Updated CommandManager to load and utilize the command prefix, ensuring commands are processed correctly based on the configured prefix.
- Enhanced message handling logic to check for the command prefix, maintaining backward compatibility with the legacy "!" prefix.
- Improved keyword matching to ensure bot responses are only triggered when the bot is mentioned, refining interaction accuracy.
- Added SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) data handling to improve zero-hop bonus calculations for repeaters, enhancing selection accuracy.
- Implemented location validation checks to prioritize repeaters with valid geographic data, especially for final hop scenarios.
- Updated scoring logic to apply penalties for repeaters lacking valid location data, ensuring better routing decisions.
- Enhanced logging for SNR bonuses and location penalties to improve debugging and performance tracking.
- Added configuration options for the "prefix best <location>" command in config.ini.example, allowing users to enable/disable the feature and customize its behavior.
- Implemented logic in the PrefixCommand class to find the best prefix for a given location, considering neighbor prefixes and user-defined criteria.
- Enhanced MessageHandler to skip processing old cached messages based on connection time, improving message handling efficiency.
- Updated core bot to track connection time, ensuring accurate message processing and cache management.
- Introduced a new MultitestSession dataclass to manage active multitest sessions per user, enhancing concurrency handling.
- Replaced global variables with session-specific attributes to track listening duration, collected paths, and target packet hashes.
- Updated message handling logic to check active sessions and prevent race conditions during multitest execution.
- Enhanced path collection and RF data scanning to be user-specific, improving accuracy and logging for each session.
- Implemented execution locks to ensure thread safety during multitest command execution.
- 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.
- Introduced a new section in configuration files for the Aurora command, allowing users to enable/disable the feature and set default coordinates.
- Updated English translations to include descriptions, usage instructions, and error messages for the Aurora command, enhancing user interaction and support.
- Added a new configuration option for service restart backoff timing in config.ini.example.
- Enhanced the MeshCoreBot class to track service health and manage restarts for unhealthy services.
- Introduced a new method for service health checks in the BaseServicePlugin class, allowing for custom health validation in subclasses.
- Updated the PacketCaptureService to include specific health check logic based on connection status.
- Updated utility functions to improve country name validation, ensuring accurate identification of country names and US states.
- Enhanced geocoding logic in multiple command classes to handle default state and country configurations more effectively.
- Modified error messages to reflect the correct region based on user input, improving user experience.
- Added short usage descriptions for satellite pass commands in multiple languages, enhancing internationalization support.
- Updated the message handling logic to format elapsed time more accurately, displaying "Nms" when the device clock is valid or "Sync Device Clock" when invalid.
- Introduced a new utility function `format_elapsed_display` to centralize elapsed time formatting, improving code maintainability.
- Modified configuration examples to clarify the usage of the {elapsed} placeholder.
- Added translations for the "Sync Device Clock" message in multiple languages to support internationalization.
- Modified configuration examples to clarify that banned users are now identified by sender names using prefix matching.
- Implemented a new method in CommandManager to check if a user is banned based on prefix matching, enhancing the bot's ability to ignore messages from banned senders.
- Updated message handling logic to utilize the new prefix matching functionality for improved user management.
- Introduced a new database table 'unique_advert_packets' for tracking unique advert packets by their hash.
- Enhanced the RepeaterManager to handle unique packet tracking during daily advertisement statistics.
- Updated StatsCommand to include a new subcommand for displaying the leaderboard of nodes with the most unique advert packets in the last 24 hours.
- Modified translations to support the new advert statistics feature, ensuring user-friendly command descriptions and error messages.
- Implemented geocode_zipcode_sync to handle US ZIP code queries, ensuring accurate geocoding results.
- Enhanced location handling to prevent foreign matches for ZIP codes, improving the reliability of location-based commands.
- Added error handling for reverse geocoding failures, ensuring robust logging and feedback for invalid ZIP codes.
- Added QueuedCommand dataclass to represent commands waiting for cooldown expiration.
- Enhanced CommandManager to support queuing commands when near global cooldown expiration, allowing for smoother command execution.
- Implemented background task to process queued commands, ensuring they are executed once cooldowns expire.
- Updated BaseCommand to include a method for retrieving queue threshold seconds, improving flexibility in command handling.
- Adjusted core.py to initiate the command queue processor upon bot startup.
- Introduced functionality to configure custom weather sources in config.ini, allowing users to specify URLs for different locations.
- Enhanced WxCommand and GlobalWxCommand classes to fetch weather data from custom WXSIM sources, improving flexibility in weather reporting.
- Implemented methods to retrieve and parse weather data from specified sources, ensuring compatibility with existing weather command structures.
- Updated documentation in config.ini.example to guide users on configuring custom weather sources.
- Enhanced docker-setup.sh to ensure device mappings are correctly moved from the volumes section to the devices section in Docker Compose files.
- Added checks for serial device permissions and provided detailed instructions in DOCKER.md for resolving permission issues.
- Updated Dockerfile to add the meshcore user to the dialout group for serial port access, improving compatibility with serial devices.
- Improved logging functionality in core.py to handle log file paths more robustly, ensuring directories are created as needed and handling errors gracefully.
- Added checks to verify the correct configuration of log_file and db_path in config.ini, ensuring they are set to expected absolute paths.
- Implemented logic to attempt automatic correction of log_file if the update fails, improving robustness of the setup process.
- Updated user prompts to guide through necessary steps after running the script, emphasizing the importance of restarting containers for changes to take effect.
- Added logic to resolve symlinks for serial devices, ensuring the actual device path is used for Docker compatibility.
- Updated docker-compose file handling to prefer docker-compose.override.yml and streamline device mapping updates.
- Improved comments and structure for better clarity and maintainability in the script.
- Clarified comments in docker-compose.yml regarding build configuration and updated pull_policy to 'missing' for clearer intent.
- Enhanced docker-setup.sh to ensure .env file creation and updates are more robust, with improved error handling and verification steps for Docker image configuration.
- Updated docker-compose.yml to clarify the build configuration, ensuring local builds occur if the image is not present in the registry.
- Added pull_policy to optimize image retrieval, enhancing the overall Docker setup experience.
- Updated docker-compose.yml to clarify device access instructions for Linux and added notes for ARM devices regarding network mode.
- Enhanced docker-setup.sh to resolve symlinks for serial devices, improving Docker compatibility and providing fallback options for device paths.
- Modified docker-compose.yml to support using a pre-built image from GitHub Container Registry, with automatic tagging based on the current git branch.
- Enhanced docker-setup.sh to detect the current git branch and set the Docker image tag accordingly, creating or updating the .env file with the appropriate configuration.
- Added 'dev' branch to the trigger conditions for both push and pull_request events in the Docker build workflow, ensuring builds are initiated for development changes.
- Revised DOCKER.md to recommend building directly with `docker build` for improved compatibility on ARM devices and clarified the use of host network mode.
- Enhanced Dockerfile to utilize cache mounts for apt and pip installations, improving build efficiency and reducing redundant downloads.
- Updated GitHub Actions workflow to support multi-platform builds for both amd64 and arm64 architectures, ensuring broader compatibility.
- Updated docker-setup.sh to automatically configure database and log paths in config.ini for Docker deployment, including checks for relative paths in specific sections.
- Revised DOCKER.md to clarify that the setup script handles path updates, emphasizing the need for absolute paths for log files.
