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Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Changelog

All notable changes to iNTERCEPT will be documented in this file.

[2.13.1] - 2026-02-04

Added

  • UI Overhaul - Revamped styling with slate/cyan theme
    • Switched app font to JetBrains Mono
    • Global navigation bar across all dashboards
    • Cyan-tinted map tiles as default
  • Signal Scanner Rewrite - Switched to rtl_power sweep for better coverage
    • SNR column added to signal hits table
    • SNR threshold control for power scan
    • Improved sweep progress tracking and stability
    • Frequency-based sweep display with range syncing
  • Listening Post Audio - WAV streaming with retry and fallback
    • WebSocket audio fallback for listening
    • User-initiated audio play prompt
    • Audio pipeline restart for fresh stream headers

Fixed

  • WiFi connected clients panel now filters to selected AP instead of showing all clients
  • USB device contention when starting audio pipeline
  • Dual scrollbar issue on main dashboard
  • Controls bar alignment in dashboard pages
  • Mode query routing from dashboard nav

[2.13.0] - 2026-02-04

Added

  • WiFi Client Display - Connected clients shown in AP detail drawer
    • Real-time client updates via SSE streaming
    • Probed SSID badges for connected clients
    • Signal strength indicators and vendor identification
  • Help Modal - Keyboard shortcuts reference system
  • Main Dashboard Button - Quick navigation from any page
  • Settings Modal - Accessible from all dashboards

Changed

  • Dashboard CSS improvements and consistency fixes

[2.12.1] - 2026-02-02

Added

  • SDR Device Registry - Prevents decoder conflicts between concurrent modes
  • SDR Device Status Panel - Shows connected SDR devices with ADS-B Bias-T toggle
  • Real-time Doppler Tracking - ISS SSTV reception with Doppler correction
  • TCP Connection Support - Meshtastic devices connectable over TCP
  • Shared Observer Location - Configurable shared location with auto-start options
  • slowrx Source Build - Fallback build for Debian/Ubuntu

Fixed

  • SDR device type not synced on page refresh
  • Meshtastic connection type not restored on page refresh
  • WiFi deep scan polling on agent with normalized scan_type value
  • Auto-detect RTL-SDR drivers and blacklist instead of prompting
  • TPMS pressure field mappings for 433MHz sensor display
  • Agent capabilities cache invalidation after monitor mode toggle

[2.12.0] - 2026-01-29

Added

  • ISS SSTV Decoder Mode - Receive Slow Scan Television transmissions from the ISS
    • Real-time ISS tracking globe with accurate position via N2YO API
    • Leaflet world map showing ISS ground track and current position
    • Location settings for ISS pass predictions
    • Integration with satellite tracking TLE data
  • GitHub Update Notifications - Automatic new version alerts
    • Checks for updates on app startup
    • Unobtrusive notification when new releases are available
    • Configurable check interval via settings
  • Meshtastic Enhancements
    • QR code support for easy device sharing
    • Telemetry display with battery, voltage, and environmental data
    • Traceroute visualization for mesh network topology
    • Improved node synchronization between map and top bar
  • UI Improvements
    • New Space category for satellite and ISS-related modes
    • Pulsating ring effect for tracked aircraft/vessels
    • Map marker highlighting for selected aircraft in ADS-B
    • Consolidated settings and dependencies into single modal
  • Auto-Update TLE Data - Satellite tracking data updates automatically on app startup
  • GPS Auto-Connect - AIS dashboard now connects to gpsd automatically

Changed

  • Utility Meters - Added device grouping by ID with consumption trends
  • Utility Meters - Device intelligence and manufacturer information display

Fixed

  • SoapySDR - Module detection on macOS with Homebrew
  • dump1090 - Build failures in Docker containers
  • dump1090 - Build failures on Kali Linux and newer GCC versions
  • Flask - Ensure Flask 3.0+ compatibility in setup script
  • psycopg2 - Now optional for Flask/Werkzeug compatibility
  • Bias-T - Setting now properly passed to ADS-B and AIS dashboards
  • Dark Mode Maps - Removed CSS filter that was inverting dark tiles
  • Map Tiles - Fixed CARTO tile URLs and added cache-busting
  • Meshtastic - Traceroute button and dark mode map fixes
  • ADS-B Dashboard - Height adjustment to prevent bottom controls cutoff
  • Audio Visualizer - Now works without spectrum canvas

[2.11.0] - 2026-01-28

Added

  • Meshtastic Mesh Network Integration - LoRa mesh communication support
    • Connect to Meshtastic devices (Heltec, T-Beam, RAK) via USB/Serial
    • Real-time message streaming via SSE
    • Channel configuration with encryption key support
    • Node information display with signal metrics (RSSI, SNR)
    • Message history with up to 500 messages
  • Ubertooth One BLE Scanner - Advanced Bluetooth scanning
    • Passive BLE packet capture across all 40 BLE channels
    • Raw advertising payload access
    • Integration with existing Bluetooth scanning modes
    • Automatic detection of Ubertooth hardware
  • Offline Mode - Run iNTERCEPT without internet connectivity
    • Bundled Leaflet 1.9.4 (JS, CSS, marker images)
    • Bundled Chart.js 4.4.1
    • Bundled Inter and JetBrains Mono fonts (woff2)
    • Local asset status checking and validation
  • Settings Modal - New configuration interface accessible from navigation
    • Offline tab: Toggle offline mode, configure asset sources
    • Display tab: Theme and animation preferences
    • About tab: Version info and links
  • Multiple Map Tile Providers - Choose from:
    • OpenStreetMap (default)
    • CartoDB Dark
    • CartoDB Positron (light)
    • ESRI World Imagery
    • Custom tile server URL

Changed

  • Dashboard Templates - Conditional asset loading based on offline settings
  • Bluetooth Scanner - Added Ubertooth backend alongside BlueZ/DBus
  • Dependencies - Added meshtastic SDK to requirements.txt

Technical

  • Added routes/meshtastic.py for Meshtastic API endpoints
  • Added utils/meshtastic.py for device management
  • Added utils/bluetooth/ubertooth_scanner.py for Ubertooth support
  • Added routes/offline.py for offline mode API
  • Added static/js/core/settings-manager.js for client-side settings
  • Added static/css/settings.css for settings modal styles
  • Added static/css/modes/meshtastic.css for Meshtastic UI
  • Added static/js/modes/meshtastic.js for Meshtastic frontend
  • Added templates/partials/modes/meshtastic.html for Meshtastic mode
  • Added templates/partials/settings-modal.html for settings UI
  • Added static/vendor/ directory structure for bundled assets

[2.10.0] - 2026-01-25

Added

  • AIS Vessel Tracking - Real-time ship tracking via AIS-catcher
    • Full-screen dashboard with interactive maritime map
    • Vessel details: name, MMSI, callsign, destination, ETA
    • Navigation data: speed, course, heading, rate of turn
    • Ship type classification and dimensions
    • Multi-SDR support (RTL-SDR, HackRF, LimeSDR, Airspy, SDRplay)
  • VHF DSC Channel 70 Monitoring - Digital Selective Calling for maritime distress
    • Real-time decoding of DSC messages (Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine)
    • MMSI country identification via Maritime Identification Digits (MID) lookup
    • Position extraction and map markers for distress alerts
    • Prominent visual overlay for DISTRESS and URGENCY alerts
    • Permanent database storage for critical alerts with acknowledgement workflow
  • Spy Stations Database - Number stations and diplomatic HF networks
    • Comprehensive database from priyom.org
    • Station profiles with frequencies, schedules, operators
    • Filter by type (number/diplomatic), country, and mode
    • Tune integration with Listening Post
    • Famous stations: UVB-76, Cuban HM01, Israeli E17z
  • SDR Device Conflict Detection - Prevents collisions between AIS and DSC
  • DSC Alert Summary - Dashboard counts for unacknowledged distress/urgency alerts
  • AIS-catcher Installation - Added to setup.sh for Debian and macOS

Changed

  • UI Labels - Renamed "Scanner" to "Listening Post" and "RTLAMR" to "Meters"
  • Pager Filter - Changed from onchange to oninput for real-time filtering
  • Vessels Dashboard - Now includes VHF DSC message panel alongside AIS tracking
  • Dependencies - Added scipy and numpy for DSC signal processing

Fixed

  • DSC Position Decoder - Corrected octal literal in quadrant check

[2.9.5] - 2026-01-14

Added

  • MAC-Randomization Resistant Detection - TSCM now identifies devices using randomized MAC addresses
  • Clickable Score Cards - Click on threat scores to see detailed findings
  • Device Detail Expansion - Click-to-expand device details in TSCM results
  • Root Privilege Check - Warning display when running without required privileges
  • Real-time Device Streaming - Devices stream to dashboard during TSCM sweep

Changed

  • TSCM Correlation Engine - Improved device correlation with comprehensive reporting
  • Device Classification System - Enhanced threat classification and scoring
  • WiFi Scanning - Improved scanning reliability and device naming

Fixed

  • RF Scanning - Fixed scanning issues with improved status feedback
  • TSCM Modal Readability - Improved modal styling and close button visibility
  • Linux Device Detection - Added more fallback methods for device detection
  • macOS Device Detection - Fixed TSCM device detection on macOS
  • Bluetooth Event Type - Fixed device type being overwritten
  • rtl_433 Bias-T Flag - Corrected bias-t flag handling

[2.9.0] - 2026-01-10

Added

  • Landing Page - Animated welcome screen with logo reveal and "See the Invisible" tagline
  • New Branding - Redesigned logo featuring 'i' with signal wave brackets
  • Logo Assets - Full-size SVG logos in /static/img/ for external use
  • Instagram Promo - Animated HTML promo video template in /promo/ directory
  • Listening Post Scanner - Fully functional frequency scanning with signal detection
    • Scan button toggles between start/stop states
    • Signal hits logged with Listen button to tune directly
    • Proper 4-column display (Time, Frequency, Modulation, Action)

Changed

  • Rebranding - Application renamed from "INTERCEPT" to "iNTERCEPT"
  • Updated Tagline - "Signal Intelligence & Counter Surveillance Platform"
  • Setup Script - Now installs Python packages via apt first (more reliable on Debian/Ubuntu)
    • Uses --system-site-packages for venv to leverage apt packages
    • Added fallback logic when pip fails
  • Troubleshooting Docs - Added sections for pip install issues and apt alternatives

Fixed

  • Tuning Dial Audio - Fixed audio stopping when using tuning knob
    • Added restart prevention flags to avoid overlapping restarts
    • Increased debounce time for smoother operation
    • Added silent mode for programmatic value changes
  • Scanner Signal Hits - Fixed table column count and colspan
  • Favicon - Updated to new 'i' logo design

[2.0.0] - 2026-01-06

Added

  • Listening Post Mode - New frequency scanner with automatic signal detection
    • Scans frequency ranges and stops on detected signals
    • Real-time audio monitoring with ffmpeg integration
    • Skip button to continue scanning after signal detection
    • Configurable dwell time, squelch, and step size
    • Preset frequency bands (FM broadcast, Air band, Marine, etc.)
    • Activity log of detected signals
  • Aircraft Dashboard Improvements
    • Dependency warning when rtl_fm or ffmpeg not installed
    • Auto-restart audio when switching frequencies
    • Fixed toolbar overflow with custom frequency input
  • Device Correlation - Match WiFi and Bluetooth devices by manufacturer
  • Settings System - SQLite-based persistent settings storage
  • Comprehensive Test Suite - Added tests for routes, validation, correlation, database

Changed

  • Documentation Overhaul
    • Simplified README with clear macOS and Debian installation steps
    • Added Docker installation option
    • Complete tool reference table in HARDWARE.md
    • Removed redundant/confusing content
  • Setup Script Rewrite
    • Full macOS support with Homebrew auto-installation
    • Improved Debian/Ubuntu package detection
    • Added ffmpeg to tool checks
    • Better error messages with platform-specific install commands
  • Dockerfile Updated
    • Added ffmpeg for Listening Post audio encoding
    • Added dump1090 with fallback for different package names

Fixed

  • SoapySDR device detection for RTL-SDR and HackRF
  • Aircraft dashboard toolbar layout when using custom frequency input
  • Frequency switching now properly stops/restarts audio

Technical

  • Added utils/constants.py for centralized configuration values
  • Added utils/database.py for SQLite settings storage
  • Added utils/correlation.py for device correlation logic
  • Added routes/listening_post.py for scanner endpoints
  • Added routes/settings.py for settings API
  • Added routes/correlation.py for correlation API

[1.2.0] - 2026-12-29

Added

  • Airspy SDR support
  • GPS coordinate persistence
  • SoapySDR device detection improvements

Fixed

  • RTL-SDR and HackRF detection via SoapySDR

[1.1.0] - 2026-12-18

Added

  • Satellite tracking with TLE data
  • Full-screen dashboard for aircraft radar
  • Full-screen dashboard for satellite tracking

[1.0.0] - 2026-12-15

Initial Release

  • Pager decoding (POCSAG/FLEX)
  • 433MHz sensor decoding
  • ADS-B aircraft tracking
  • WiFi reconnaissance
  • Bluetooth scanning
  • Multi-SDR support (RTL-SDR, LimeSDR, HackRF)