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NetTraceX v1.0.0 Release

· 5 min read
LAVAN J V
LAVAN J V
Core Developer & Maintainer

We're thrilled to announce the first stable release of NetTraceX! After months of development and testing, we're proud to present a comprehensive network diagnostic toolkit that combines powerful functionality with an intuitive terminal interface.

What's New in v1.0.0​

🚀 Core Features​

  • Complete Network Tool Suite: Ping, traceroute, DNS, WHOIS, and SSL certificate analysis
  • Beautiful Terminal Interface: Powered by Bubble Tea framework for responsive, intuitive navigation
  • Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Extensible Plugin System: Clean architecture allowing easy extension and customization

🎨 User Interface​

  • Interactive Mode: Real-time network monitoring with keyboard navigation
  • Responsive Design: Adapts to different terminal sizes and emulators
  • Dark/Light Themes: Automatic theme switching based on system preferences
  • Export Functionality: Results in JSON, CSV, and text formats

🔧 Developer Experience​

  • Clean Architecture: SOLID principles with clear separation of concerns
  • Comprehensive Testing: 100% test coverage for all core components
  • Plugin API: Easy-to-use interfaces for custom diagnostic tools
  • Configuration System: Hierarchical configuration with file, environment, and default values

Installation​

Quick Install​

# Using Go install
go install github.com/nettracex/nettracex-tui@latest

# Or build from source
git clone https://github.com/nettracex/nettracex-tui.git
cd nettracex
go build -o bin/nettracex ./cmd/nettracex

Package Managers​

# Homebrew (macOS)
brew install nettracex

# Chocolatey (Windows)
choco install nettracex

# Snap (Linux)
sudo snap install nettracex

What's Included​

Network Diagnostic Tools​

Ping Tool​

  • Configurable packet count and interval
  • Custom packet sizes and TTL
  • Detailed statistics and packet loss analysis
  • Support for both IPv4 and IPv6
nettracex ping --count 10 --interval 1s google.com

Traceroute Tool​

  • Multiple protocols (UDP, TCP, ICMP)
  • Configurable hop limits and timeouts
  • Detailed hop information and timing
  • IPv4 and IPv6 support
nettracex traceroute --max-hops 20 --protocol udp github.com

DNS Tool​

  • Multiple record types (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, etc.)
  • Custom DNS servers
  • Timeout and retry configuration
  • Batch DNS lookups
nettracex dns --types A,AAAA,MX google.com

WHOIS Tool​

  • Multiple WHOIS servers
  • Domain registration information
  • Contact details and nameservers
  • Raw WHOIS data export
nettracex whois --server whois.iana.org google.com

SSL Certificate Tool​

  • Certificate validation and analysis
  • Certificate chain verification
  • Expiry date checking
  • Multiple port support
nettracex ssl --port 443 --check-expiry github.com

Configuration System​

NetTraceX uses a hierarchical configuration system:

  1. Default values (built-in)
  2. Configuration file (~/.config/nettracex/nettracex-tui.yaml)
  3. Environment variables (prefixed with NETTRACEX_)

Example configuration:

network:
  timeout: 30s
  dns_servers:
    - "8.8.8.8"
    - "1.1.1.1"

ui:
  theme: "auto"
  animations:
    enabled: true

plugins:
  enabled:
    - "ping"
    - "traceroute"
    - "dns"
    - "whois"
    - "ssl"

Performance Improvements​

Speed Optimizations​

  • Concurrent Operations: Parallel network requests for faster results
  • Connection Pooling: Reuse network connections for efficiency
  • Caching: Smart caching of DNS and WHOIS results
  • Memory Management: Efficient memory usage with proper cleanup

Reliability Enhancements​

  • Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling and recovery
  • Timeout Management: Configurable timeouts for all operations
  • Retry Logic: Automatic retry with exponential backoff
  • Graceful Degradation: Fallback options when services are unavailable

Documentation​

Complete Documentation​

  • Getting Started Guide: Quick setup and first steps
  • Installation Instructions: Detailed installation for all platforms
  • Configuration Reference: Complete configuration options
  • API Documentation: Full API reference with examples
  • Tutorials: Step-by-step guides for common use cases

Developer Resources​

  • Contributing Guide: How to contribute to the project
  • Plugin Development: Creating custom diagnostic tools
  • Architecture Overview: Understanding the codebase
  • Testing Guide: Running and writing tests

Community​

Getting Involved​

  • GitHub Repository: nettracex
  • Issue Tracker: Report bugs and request features
  • Discussions: Community discussions and Q&A
  • Discord Server: Real-time community chat

Contributing​

We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help:

  • Report Issues: Found a bug? Let us know!
  • Request Features: Have an idea? We'd love to hear it!
  • Submit Pull Requests: Code contributions are always welcome
  • Improve Documentation: Help others by improving docs
  • Share Feedback: Your input helps us improve

What's Next​

Upcoming Features​

  • Plugin Marketplace: Community-contributed diagnostic tools
  • Advanced Analytics: Network performance metrics and trends
  • Integration APIs: REST and GraphQL APIs for external integration
  • Cloud Sync: Configuration and result synchronization
  • Mobile App: Companion mobile application

Roadmap​

  • v1.1.0: Plugin marketplace and advanced analytics
  • v1.2.0: Integration APIs and cloud sync
  • v2.0.0: Mobile app and advanced UI features

Thank You​

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to NetTraceX:

  • Core Team: For the countless hours of development and testing
  • Beta Testers: For valuable feedback and bug reports
  • Community: For suggestions, discussions, and contributions
  • Contributors: For code, documentation, and design contributions

Download and Get Started​

Ready to try NetTraceX? Here's how to get started:

  1. Download: Latest release
  2. Install: Follow our installation guide
  3. Configure: Set up your configuration
  4. Start: Run your first network diagnostic

Support​

Need help? We're here for you:

NetTraceX v1.0.0 is now available! Download it today and experience the future of network diagnostics.

Happy Networking! 🌐