[WIP] Enhance web interface with modern, responsive design and improved aesthetics

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Modern UI Implementation for Script Manager

Current State (BEFORE):

The interface currently uses basic HTML with minimal inline CSS, making it look outdated and not very user-friendly.

Plan for Modern UI Transformation:

• Analyze current interface and functionality
• Create static file serving capability
• Design modern CSS framework (Bootstrap-based with custom styling)
• Implement responsive navigation header
• Update index.html with modern card-based layout
• Add icons for status indicators and actions
• Update add.html with modern form styling
• Update detail.html with enhanced log display
• Implement proper responsive design for mobile/tablet
• Add loading states and transitions
• Test WebSocket functionality preservation
• Take final screenshots to show improvements

Technical Requirements Met:

• ✅ All existing functionality will remain intact
• ✅ WebSocket real-time updates will continue to work
• ✅ No breaking changes to FastAPI backend
• ✅ Progressive enhancement approach
• ✅ Performance-conscious implementation using CDN resources

This pull request was created as a result of the following prompt from Copilot chat.

Problem Statement

The current web interface for the script manager is functional but lacks aesthetic appeal and modern design. The interface consists of basic HTML with minimal CSS styling, making it look outdated and not very user-friendly.

Current State

• Basic HTML templates with minimal inline CSS
• Simple table layout for script listing
• Plain forms for adding scripts
• No responsive design for mobile devices
• Limited visual feedback for user interactions
• Basic status indicators without visual distinction

Requirements

Visual Improvements

1. Modern CSS Framework: Implement a modern CSS framework or custom styling for a professional look
2. Responsive Design: Ensure the interface works well on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
3. Color Scheme: Implement a cohesive color scheme with proper contrast
4. Typography: Improve font choices and text hierarchy
5. Icons: Add meaningful icons for actions and status indicators

UI/UX Enhancements

1. Navigation: Improve navigation between pages with breadcrumbs or better linking
2. Status Indicators: Enhanced visual status indicators (running/stopped/error) with colors and icons
3. Interactive Elements: Better styling for buttons, links, and form elements
4. Loading States: Visual feedback for loading states and transitions
5. Cards/Panels: Use card-based layout for better content organization

Layout Improvements

1. Grid System: Implement a proper grid system for better layout control
2. Spacing: Consistent padding and margins throughout the interface
3. Content Organization: Better organization of content with clear sections
4. Form Design: Improved form layouts with better input styling

Technical Requirements

1. Maintain Functionality: All existing functionality must remain intact
2. WebSocket Support: Real-time updates should continue to work
3. No Breaking Changes: The FastAPI backend should not require changes
4. Progressive Enhancement: Ensure the interface works even if JavaScript fails
5. Performance: Minimal impact on loading times

Files to Update

• templates/index.html - Main script listing page
• templates/detail.html - Script detail page with logs
• templates/add.html - Add new script form
• Consider adding a static/ directory for CSS and possibly JavaScript files

Specific Features to Enhance

1. Script Status: Visual indicators with icons and colors for running/stopped/error states
2. Action Buttons: Styled buttons for start/stop actions with hover effects
3. Log Display: Better styled console output with syntax highlighting if possible
4. Real-time Updates: Smooth animations for status changes
5. Table Design: Modern table styling with hover effects and better readability
6. Form Validation: Visual feedback for form validation
7. Mobile Navigation: Responsive navigation for mobile devices

The goal is to transform the basic functional interface into a modern, professional-looking web application while preserving all existing functionality and real-time capabilities.

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