feat: introduce System Info dashboard for full device visibility and debugging support#662
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feat: introduce System Info dashboard for full device visibility and debugging support#662saulob wants to merge 38 commits intofatihak:mainfrom
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src/static/styles/ was fully ignored as a vendor directory, but main.css and system_info.css are project-owned files, not generated by update_vendors.sh. Replace the directory ignore with a specific rule for the only actual vendor file (select2.min.css), allowing system_info.css to be tracked.
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Pull request overview
This PR adds a new “System Info” dashboard to InkyPi, providing a dedicated UI page (and JSON API) that surfaces device, OS, runtime, and plugin metadata for debugging and support.
Changes:
- Introduces a new
system_infoFlask blueprint with routes for/system-infoand/api/system-info. - Adds a new System Info template + stylesheet and integrates navigation entry + icon.
- Adds a comprehensive unit test suite covering most helper functions used to collect system data.
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src/blueprints/system_info.py |
Implements system/plugin info collection and exposes page + API endpoints. |
src/templates/system_info.html |
Renders the System Info dashboard UI, including overview and plugin sections. |
src/static/styles/system_info.css |
Adds styling for the System Info page layout, cards, and plugin chips/tooltips. |
src/templates/inky.html |
Adds navigation entry to access the System Info page from the main UI. |
src/inkypi.py |
Registers the new system_info blueprint with the Flask app. |
tests/test_system_info.py |
Adds tests for formatting and data collection helpers used by the System Info feature. |
.gitignore |
Adjusts ignored static assets to allow new stylesheet while still ignoring vendor CSS. |
src/static/icons/system_info.png |
Adds the System Info icon used in navigation and header. |
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System Info Page
This PR introduces an essential System Info dashboard to InkyPi, providing full visibility into the device, system configuration, and installed plugins.
Why this matters
Currently, InkyPi lacks a centralized way to understand the environment it is running on. There is no clear visibility into hardware details, system configuration, or even which plugins are installed and where they come from.
This makes debugging harder, support slower, and onboarding less intuitive.
This PR addresses that gap by adding a dedicated System Info screen that exposes all relevant information in a clear and structured way.
The layout is inspired by the Windows 11 system information page, focusing on quick scanning, clean grouping, and readability.
What’s included
New System Info screen integrated into the UI
High-level overview cards:
Detailed sections:
Device Specifications
System Specifications
Installed Plugins visibility
Impact
Notes
Screenshots
Tested on real hardware (Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W)
Screenshots below show the System Info page running on a real device, not only in development environment
Access from main UI
Quick access to the new System Info page directly from the top navigation, making it easy to inspect system details at any time.
System Info overview
High-level summary with key runtime information such as display, CPU, RAM usage, uptime and local IP, designed for quick diagnostics and readability.
Device specifications
Detailed hardware and resource breakdown, including architecture, CPU cores, memory usage and storage, providing full visibility into the running environment.
System and plugins overview
Complete system details (OS, kernel, distribution) along with installed plugins, including clear separation between built-in and third-party plugins with direct repository links.