# NetPulse 🚀

**NetPulse** is an open-source network management software solution designed to help IT administrators track, monitor, and manage their network equipment. This project is currently in its **early planning phase**, and we welcome contributions from the community!

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## 📋 Project Overview

NetPulse aims to provide a centralized platform for managing network devices such as switches, firewalls, servers, and access points. Key features will include:

- **Equipment Management**: Add, edit, and delete network devices.
- **Status Monitoring**: Real-time device status updates.
- **Logging and Reporting**: Detailed logs and reports for auditing.

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## 🛠️ Technology Stack

- **Programming Language**: Python
- **GUI Framework**: Tkinter
- **Data Storage**: JSON (initially), SQLite (future)
- **Networking**: `ping3` or `scapy` for device monitoring

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## 🚧 Current Status

This project is currently in the **planning and specification phase**. No code has been written yet, but we’re actively working on defining the project scope and requirements.

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## 🤝 How to Contribute

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

1. **Fork the repository** and create a new branch for your changes.
2. **Submit a pull request** with a detailed description of your changes.
3. Follow the [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details.

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## 📜 License

This project is licensed under the **MIT License**. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

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## 📬 Contact

Have questions or ideas? Feel free to reach out:

- **Email**: code@openpulsesec.org
- **GitLab Issues**: [Open an issue](https://gitlab.com/open-pulse-security/net-pulse/issues)

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*NetPulse is a work in progress. Stay tuned for updates!*