Remote access to the devices

[dlartigu]

Problem

It could be great, on a "view" page, to remote access to the devices:

• ssh
• rustdesk / pikvm ...
• webaccess

Even more, we could be able to see when clicking on a device: CPU/RAM/HDD usage, TEMPS ...

Proposed solution

Add a view page, we we clic on a device we see the informations and a button to remote access.

Alternatives considered

No response

How important is this to you?

Critical - blocking my use of Rackula

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🔗 Similar Issues

Related Issues

• Add visual indicator to device listings for presense of images #96
• Add Non-Rack Mount Equipment #143
• Support half-width devices in full width rack #146
• feat: Mobile-responsive view experience #64

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[ggfevans]

Triage Notes

Thank you for this feature suggestion! This is an interesting idea that would significantly expand Rackula's scope.

Current Assessment

Rackula is currently focused on being a rack layout designer - helping users visualize and plan their rack configurations. The features you're describing (remote access, live monitoring) would transform it into more of a rack management tool.

Decision: Future Consideration

We're keeping this issue open for future consideration, but it's not planned for any current milestone. Here's our thinking:

Why not now:

• Significant scope expansion beyond current focus
• Would require substantial new infrastructure (device discovery, credential management, monitoring integrations)
• Similar functionality exists in dedicated tools (NetBox, Homebox, Uptime Kuma, etc.)

Possible future approaches:

1. Integration-first: Add export/sync with NetBox or similar tools that already handle device management
2. Link fields: Add optional URL fields to devices so users can manually link to their management interfaces
3. Full implementation: Build native remote access and monitoring (largest effort)

What would change our mind

• Strong community demand for this feature
• Clear differentiation from existing tools
• Sponsorship/contribution toward development

We appreciate you sharing your vision for what Rackula could become!

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[ggfevans]

converting to discussion for further chewing, it is not yet actionable

[ggfevans]

One thought I have here is integrating with a tool like Beszel. Because it uses Pocketbase it would be relatively easy via their APIs to associate devices with Beszel systems. just a thought for consideration down the road