start_network.py

"""
Local Network Server with Chat Support
Starts Pulsefeed with full WebSocket/chat features enabled on your local network.

Usage:
    python start_network.py

Access from other devices:
    http://<your-local-ip>:5000
"""

import socket
import os
from app import create_app, create_socketio


def get_local_ip():
    """Get the local network IP address"""
    try:
        # Create a socket to find local IP
        s = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_DGRAM)
        s.connect(("8.8.8.8", 80))
        local_ip = s.getsockname()[0]
        s.close()
        return local_ip
    except Exception:
        return "localhost"


def get_network_info():
    """Get detailed network information"""
    import socket
    hostname = socket.gethostname()
    local_ip = get_local_ip()
    return hostname, local_ip


if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Get network info
    hostname, local_ip = get_network_info()
    port = int(os.environ.get('PORT', 5000))

    print("\n" + "="*70)
    print(" Pulsefeed - Local Network Server (Full Features)")
    print("="*70)
    print(f"\n Computer Name: {hostname}")
    print(f" Local IP: {local_ip}")
    print(f" Port: {port}")
    print("\n" + "-"*70)
    print(" Access URLs:")
    print("-"*70)
    print(f"\n  From this computer:")
    print(f"    http://localhost:{port}")
    print(f"    http://127.0.0.1:{port}")
    print(f"\n  From other devices on your network:")
    print(f"    http://{local_ip}:{port}")
    print(f"\n  All network interfaces:")
    print(f"    http://0.0.0.0:{port}")
    print("\n" + "-"*70)
    print(" Features Enabled:")
    print("-"*70)
    print("  - Real-time chat (WebSocket)")
    print("  - Multi-user access")
    print("  - Shared calendars")
    print("  - All social features")
    print("\n" + "-"*70)
    print(" Security Notes:")
    print("-"*70)
    print("  - Anyone on your network can access this app")
    print("  - Each user needs their own account")
    print("  - Use invite codes to control registration")
    print("  - Don't use on untrusted networks")
    print("\n" + "-"*70)
    print(" Firewall:")
    print("-"*70)
    print(f"  If other devices can't connect, allow Python on port {port}")
    print("  Windows: Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Firewall")
    print("\n" + "="*70)
    print(" Server starting... Press Ctrl+C to stop")
    print("="*70 + "\n")

    # Create app and socketio with full features
    app = create_app()
    socketio = create_socketio(app)

    # Run on all network interfaces with WebSocket support
    socketio.run(
        app,
        host='0.0.0.0',  # Bind to all network interfaces
        port=port,
        debug=True,
        use_reloader=True,  # Auto-reload on code changes
        log_output=True
    )