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Welcome to NetTraceX

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LAVAN J V
LAVAN J V
Core Developer & Maintainer

We're excited to announce the launch of NetTraceX, a comprehensive network diagnostic toolkit built with Go, featuring a beautiful terminal user interface powered by the Bubble Tea framework.

What is NetTraceX?​

NetTraceX is a modern network diagnostic tool that combines the power of traditional command-line network utilities with an intuitive terminal user interface. Built with clean architecture principles and extensive testing, it provides a unified experience for network troubleshooting and analysis.

Key Features​

🌐 Comprehensive Network Tools​

  • Ping: Test network connectivity with customizable parameters
  • Traceroute: Trace network paths with multiple protocols
  • DNS Lookup: Query DNS records with multiple record types
  • WHOIS: Look up domain registration information
  • SSL Certificate Analysis: Check SSL certificates and chains

🎨 Beautiful Terminal Interface​

Powered by the Bubble Tea framework, NetTraceX provides:

  • Intuitive keyboard navigation
  • Real-time result display
  • Responsive design for different terminal sizes
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)

🔧 Extensible Plugin System​

  • Clean architecture with SOLID principles
  • Easy extension with custom diagnostic tools
  • Plugin configuration management
  • Integration with external services

Quick Start​

Installation​

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/nettracex/nettracex-tui.git
cd nettracex

# Build the application
go build -o bin/nettracex ./cmd/nettracex

# Run the application
./bin/nettracex

Basic Usage​

# Ping a host
nettracex ping google.com

# Trace route
nettracex traceroute github.com

# DNS lookup
nettracex dns google.com

# Interactive mode
nettracex interactive

Architecture​

NetTraceX follows clean architecture principles with clear separation of concerns:

  • Domain Layer: Core business logic interfaces and types
  • Application Layer: Use cases and application services
  • Infrastructure Layer: Network clients and external integrations
  • Presentation Layer: TUI components and user interface

SOLID Principles Implementation​

  • Single Responsibility: Each interface and type has a single, well-defined purpose
  • Open/Closed: Plugin architecture allows extension without modification
  • Liskov Substitution: All implementations can be substituted for their interfaces
  • Interface Segregation: Small, focused interfaces for different concerns
  • Dependency Inversion: High-level modules depend on abstractions

What's Next?​

We have exciting plans for NetTraceX:

  • 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 for remote monitoring

Get Involved​

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

Resources​

Thank You​

Thank you for your interest in NetTraceX! We're excited to see how the community uses and extends this tool for network diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Stay tuned for more updates, tutorials, and community highlights!

NetTraceX is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.