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n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Please use: netviews (at) bmmup.com - you can also find that on our about page.

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n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

One license allows one user to install it on three of their devices. There are also enterprise licensing options, with details on the purchase page.

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Hello! I think I might have missed that feedback - please send again!

1) This has been fixed - if you update, it will automatically move back to the default gateway interface. 2) That can be disabled in the settings... 3) On it's way :)

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Awesome feedback. I just re-did the site 2 days ago - so still moving stuff around. But you are RIGHT.

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Understood. Trust me, I still keep a few consoles open... but it's a lot fewer tabs with NetViews going because for my use cases, it's doing 95+% of the work without effort.

I really like the extension idea... hmmm....

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

This is actually really cool. I use Homebrew all the time, but didn't know GUI paid apps were a thing. Wow. THANK YOU! Coming to brew line near you soon :)

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Both will tell you - the $50 one will be much more detailed... but both give you yes/no feedback.

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

I don't have a lot of experience with this... I'll look into it.

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Yes - I'm trying to figure out how best to do that (using an automated discount code or something), but email me, and I'll make it 100% happen.

Also, I JUST enabled a 20% discount code if that helps you make a decision: HNROCKS - good for one day.

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Noted! The help section on the site shows quite a bit more detail (although, it needs updating)... but you bring up a great point.

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

GREAT catch!! I think this is resolved now!

curl --head https://www.netviews.app/_astro/ss7.D8bYvHF6_1awjYx.webp HTTP/1.1 200 OK Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:54:07 GMT Server: Apache X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN X-XSS-Protection: 1; mode=block Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains Upgrade: h2,h2c Connection: Upgrade Last-Modified: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:46:18 GMT ETag: "d312-64a7afe97fe46" Accept-Ranges: bytes Content-Length: 54034 Content-Type: image/webp

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Glad to hear it - send suggestions, please!

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

As a rust lover I'll take a look! Thanks

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

I've been thinking more and more about this - with all the crazy number of variables, it would be hard to code. So, I've been thinking of collecting EVERYTHING this gets, and then using AI to assist with a summary/description written for a 5-year-old :) Not sure I like the approach, but worth looking into.

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

I have considered it, but it would lose a lot of features. It would have to be a "lite" version. To get what we need, we would have to use an external device (think Raspberry Pi) to get the information needed. It's something we are looking at... but as a network guy, I use stuff outside the app store every day (Wireshark, Ekahau, etc.) and have no issue with it.

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Interesting! I haven't run into that. I've been doing a ton of testing to avoid things like that. If it happens again, would you mind emailing me the report via the website? I don't get them when sent to Apple.

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Yes - by telling you what ones NOT to use. Click audit and then Wi-Fi Checklist. Choose your network, and then it will tell you if you are on a good channel or not, automatically!

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Thank you!

n1snion Show HN: I built a macOS tool for network engineers – it's called NetViews

Interesting! Sorry to hear this. Have you used the trial before? Let me think how to fix this for you... feel free to reach out via email.

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

Yes! By Tuesday this will be the case!

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

Thank you for the feedback! As mentioned below, I’ll be making the change to a 7-day trial shortly. Makes sense!

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

Thank you! Now to keep it updated as new features launch :0

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

Interesting!! I’ll take a look at what it would take! Thanks.

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

I don’t know if anything off hand unfortunately. Maybe worth porting if there is enough interest…

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

Valid point… I’ll make an adjustment.

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

Thank you for supporting it outside Apple's store :)

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

Charting will be coming, but not at the visual cost of losing the overall dashboard. Stay tuned!

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

Thank you!

I have not seen it until just now, but graphs are coming! I don't think they will be quite as front-and-center as PingDoctor, but you will clearly see history.

Hmmm... explain more. API key for what? Are we talking about looking into a Meraki or Juniper platform using API and pulling those? Or logging into a local device?

n1snion Show HN: PingStalker – A macOS tool for network engineers

This should be working for you - please make sure you have "5 GHz" or "6 GHz" selected - and then you should get 80 and 160. You can see this in the screen capture here: https://pingstalker.com/help/wifi-capture/