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NetStruct – Open-Source Tool to Visualize and Manage Your Network Topology

13 points by itfourall 1y ago

itfourall 1y ago
We just released NetStruct, a powerful browser-based tool for visualizing and managing complex network topologies in real time. Drag & Drop Network Planning Multi-page layouts for sites/floors/data centers Real-time status via ICMP (green/red live markers) Alarm system with API triggers per category CSV-based data structure (device info, status, links) Draw directional lines (LeaderLine) for connections Upload background maps/floorplans Available as Docker container or install via script Optimized for Debian/Raspberry Pi Desktop It’s ideal for IT admins, network engineers, MSPs, or anyone managing multiple network zones and devices. Fully local, no vendor lock-in. GitHub: https://github.com/IT-4-ALL/NetStruct https://github.com/IT-4-ALL/NetStruct Live Demo: [Link to your demo if public] Docker: docker pull itfourall/netstruct
- 20after4 1y ago
  This looks pretty cool, I suggest, however, to make your github link prominent on the site, not just here in comments. Also, why is the live demo just a screenshot and why does your comment say [Link to your live demo if public] I can't help but get the impression that this entire thing was generated by an LLM.
itfourall 1y ago
Hey all — I'm one of the developers behind NetStruct We built this tool because we needed a fast, visual, and flexible way to map real-world networks across multiple locations (data centers, office floors, etc.), including: Custom device icons for routers, switches, servers, firewalls, etc. Live status tracking (ICMP ping-based) with color-coded borders Multi-page support (e.g. Site A, Site B, Rack 1, Rack 2...) Alarm triggers linked to your own API endpoints CSV-based storage (easy to edit, backup, version control) Some extra details: Frontend: Vanilla JS + PHP + LeaderLine for visual connections Backend: No heavy frameworks — just CSV + shell scripts + ICMP Deployment: → Install script for Debian/Ubuntu (Raspberry Pi Desktop recommended) → Or run via Docker: docker pull itfourall/netstruct We’re actively improving the UX, and would love your feedback. Happy to answer technical questions — AMA!
alexjoelee 1y ago
Looks cool! We are missing tools like this that are open-source. So many topo tools are very expensive to license and use.
- itfourall 1y ago
  Thank you and please share it with your friends.
FlyingBobcat 1y ago
Why can devices only have one ip address? How should i model routers with it. (Routers connecting networks, not only 1 fixed ip to internet with dynamic ip?)
- itfourall 1y ago
  Make more Routers with the right IP Address
- itfourall 1y ago
  If you have dynamic IP´s use DNS

13 points by itfourall 1y ago

We just released NetStruct, a powerful browser-based tool for visualizing and managing complex network topologies in real time. Drag & Drop Network Planning Multi-page layouts for sites/floors/data centers Real-time status via ICMP (green/red live markers) Alarm system with API triggers per category CSV-based data structure (device info, status, links) Draw directional lines (LeaderLine) for connections Upload background maps/floorplans Available as Docker container or install via script Optimized for Debian/Raspberry Pi Desktop It’s ideal for IT admins, network engineers, MSPs, or anyone managing multiple network zones and devices. Fully local, no vendor lock-in. GitHub: https://github.com/IT-4-ALL/NetStruct https://github.com/IT-4-ALL/NetStruct Live Demo: [Link to your demo if public] Docker: docker pull itfourall/netstruct

20after4 1y ago
This looks pretty cool, I suggest, however, to make your github link prominent on the site, not just here in comments. Also, why is the live demo just a screenshot and why does your comment say [Link to your live demo if public] I can't help but get the impression that this entire thing was generated by an LLM.

itfourall 1y ago

Hey all — I'm one of the developers behind NetStruct We built this tool because we needed a fast, visual, and flexible way to map real-world networks across multiple locations (data centers, office floors, etc.), including: Custom device icons for routers, switches, servers, firewalls, etc. Live status tracking (ICMP ping-based) with color-coded borders Multi-page support (e.g. Site A, Site B, Rack 1, Rack 2...) Alarm triggers linked to your own API endpoints CSV-based storage (easy to edit, backup, version control) Some extra details: Frontend: Vanilla JS + PHP + LeaderLine for visual connections Backend: No heavy frameworks — just CSV + shell scripts + ICMP Deployment: → Install script for Debian/Ubuntu (Raspberry Pi Desktop recommended) → Or run via Docker: docker pull itfourall/netstruct We’re actively improving the UX, and would love your feedback. Happy to answer technical questions — AMA!

alexjoelee 1y ago

Looks cool! We are missing tools like this that are open-source. So many topo tools are very expensive to license and use.

itfourall 1y ago
Thank you and please share it with your friends.

FlyingBobcat 1y ago

Why can devices only have one ip address? How should i model routers with it. (Routers connecting networks, not only 1 fixed ip to internet with dynamic ip?)

itfourall 1y ago
Make more Routers with the right IP Address
itfourall 1y ago
If you have dynamic IP´s use DNS