Livspeedserver NPM

Live Network Usage Monitor

This project is a Node.js installation package named livspeedserver that monitors and displays network usage in real-time. It provides a live view of upload and download speeds, along with average speeds over time. The application also supports night mode for better visibility in low-light environments.

Features

Real-time monitoring of upload and download speeds
Display of average upload and download speeds
Night mode support that persists across sessions
Responsive design for different screen sizes

Prerequisites

Node.js (v14 or higher)
ifstat tool (for network statistics)

Installation

Install the ifstat tool: Ensure you have ifstat installed on your system. You can install it using the following command:
```
# For Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt-get install ifstat

# For macOS (using Homebrew)
brew install ifstat
```
Install the package globally: Use npm to install the livspeedserver package globally:
```
npm install -g livspeedserver
```

Running the Application

Start the server: After installation, you can start the server using the command:
```
livspeedserver
```
You can also specify a custom port using the -p flag:
```
livspeedserver -p 8080
```
Access the application: Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8010 (or the port you have set).

Configuration

The application serves static files from the public folder.
Network usage data is fetched from the endpoint /network-usage. Ensure you have a server or API providing this data in the correct format.

Command-Line Options

Custom Port: Specify a custom port with the -p option:
```
livspeedserver -p 8080
```
Disable Console Logging: To disable console logging of network speeds, use the --no-log option:
```
livspeedserver --no-log
```