Add a Tool to Easily Add New Modbus Devices and Automate JSON & PR Creation

[pszafer]

Overview

Create a new in-app tool that simplifies the process of adding new Modbus devices to the system. This feature should provide a user interface to configure device details, generate the required JSON configuration automatically, and create a pull request (PR) in the repository with the new JSON file.

Requirements

• Build a UI/CLI to:
  • Add or map a new Modbus device (set addresses, names, types, etc.)
  • Automatically generate the appropriate JSON config file for the device.
  • Prepare and push the config file to a new branch.
  • Automate the process of creating a PR with the new device config.
• Handle validation and error reporting.
• Provide clear feedback to the user throughout the process.
• Document the usage of this tool in the repo.

Rationale

Adding new Modbus devices is currently manual and time-consuming. An integrated tool will speed up onboarding and ensure consistency across device additions, reducing room for user errors.

Acceptance Criteria

• A tool or panel is available for users to add new Modbus devices.
• JSON config files are generated and validated based on user input.
• New branches and PRs are automatically created and submitted.
• All actions are logged and user is notified about PR status.
• Documentation available in the repo for using this feature.

[patryk84a]

A nie dalo by sie zrobic aby dodawanie urzadzenia modbus przeniesc calkowicie do konfiguracji a nie w systemie? Czyli tworzyc pliki yaml dla urzadzenia i system wczytywał by urzadzenia z tych plikow?

[pszafer]

Nie chciałbym. Odchodzimy od yaml w kierunku klikalnego UI I łatwość dodania urządzenia nie może być trudniejsza