LanMap

LanMap is a simple network topology editor for creating, editing, and visualizing network diagrams.

Features

• Add nodes (Switch, Computer, Server, or custom types) to the map.
• Create connections between nodes with a double-click.
• Drag and drop nodes with connections dynamically updated.
• Customize colors of nodes and connections using a color palette.
• Add and edit draggable text labels.
• Save and open maps using the built-in Windows file selector.
• View instructions via a dedicated "Help" window (press SHIFT+H).
• Sucky topology mapping using nmap (When installing check "Support raw 802.11 traffic (and monitor mode)" and "WinPcap API-compatible mode")

Shortcuts

• SHIFT+A: Add a node to the map.
• SHIFT+C: Edit the color of a selected node or connection.
• SHIFT+T: Add a text label.
• SHIFT+H: Open the Help window.
• CTRL+S: Save the current map.
• CTRL+O: Open a saved map.
• SHIFT-S: Map the network topology automatically

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/JosephRedman/lanmap.git  
   cd lanmap
   

2. Install requirements:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Install nmap:

   https://nmap.org/download.html
   

4. Run the application:

   python Main.py
   

   If you have an error along the lines of: RuntimeError: Sniffing and sending packets is not available at layer 2: winpcap is not installed. You may use conf.L3socket or conf.L3socket6 to access layer 3, you should (re)install nmap.

TODO:

• Node Features

  - Allow renaming of nodes directly on the canvas.
  
  - Add predefined icons for noed types.
  

• Connection Features

  - Add Styles (e.g. dashed or bold) for connections
  
  - Allow labeling of connections.
  

• UI Enhancements

  - Add a zoom/pan feature for large diagrams.
  
  - Implement undo/redo functionality.
  

• File Support

  - Add support for exporting maps as an image.
  
  - Enable importing/exporting maps in other formats like XML.
  

• Testing

  - Write unit tests for core functionalities.
  

License

This project is licenced under the MIT License.