Theory903
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11 months ago Subject: Contribution: PythonPing Command-Line Tool for Network Troubleshooting
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I've observed the absence of a native ping command on Windows, and there's a lack of ping support on certain embedded devices. I believe integrating PythonPing as a command-line tool could address this issue. It would offer an alternative for network troubleshooting on these platforms.
Describe the solution you'd like
I propose creating a user-friendly command-line tool that utilizes PythonPing. Users should be able to initiate the tool by executing python3 -m ping [ip], where [ip] signifies the target IP address. This tool will leverage PythonPing to send ICMP echo requests to the specified IP address and present the ping results in an easily understandable format.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Currently, users can use PythonPing as a Python library to perform ping operations programmatically. However, introducing PythonPing as a standalone command-line tool would simplify this process and make it more accessible, particularly for Windows users and those dealing with embedded systems.
Additional context
The inclusion of PythonPing as a command-line tool would standardize ping functionality across different platforms, providing users with a consistent method to perform network diagnostics and address connectivity issues. This enhancement holds significant value for Windows users and individuals working with embedded systems where native ping support is absent.
Regarding the current response from my fork:
python3 -m pythonping 'google.com'
Reply from 142.250.192.142, 29 bytes in 24.45ms
Reply from 142.250.192.142, 29 bytes in 25.78ms
Reply from 142.250.192.142, 29 bytes in 24.59ms
Reply from 142.250.192.142, 29 bytes in 23.95ms
Round Trip Times min/avg/max is 23.95/24.69/25.78 msThis output demonstrates the successful execution of PythonPing as a command-line tool. If this feature aligns with the project's goals, I'm willing to proceed by raising a pull request (PR) to integrate this functionality.
Looking forward to your feedback on this proposed feature!
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I want to add support for using pythonping as a command-line tool. This would be beneficial for Windows, which doesn't have the ping command by default, as well as embedded devices that may not have ping support. Having pythonping as a command-line tool would provide a convenient alternative for network troubleshooting.
Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to create a command-line tool that utilizes pythonping. Users should be able to execute the tool from the command line by running
python3 -m ping [ip], where[ip]is the target IP address. The tool should use pythonping to send ICMP echo requests to the specified IP address and display the ping results in a user-friendly formatDescribe alternatives you've considered
Currently, users can install pythonping as a Python library and use it programmatically to perform ping operations. However, having pythonping as a standalone command-line tool would simplify the process and make it more accessible, especially for Windows users or those working with embedded systems.
Additional context
Adding pythonping as a command-line tool would provide a consistent ping functionality across different platforms, making it easier for users to perform network diagnostics and troubleshoot connectivity. It would be particularly useful for Windows users or those working with embedded systems that do not have native ping support.
the current response from my fork
if you approve of this feature I will raise the PR