unclecheng-li/easyping--python3.6 — explained in plain English
Analysis updated 2026-08-03 · repo last pushed 2019-11-26
Find a free IP address when setting up a new printer or camera on your local network.
Avoid network conflicts by checking which addresses are already taken before assigning one.
Get a quick visual snapshot of all connected devices on your home or small office network.
| unclecheng-li/easyping--python3.6 | 0xallam/posthog | 0xallam/search-engine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Language | — | Python | C++ |
| Last pushed | 2019-11-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2023-08-23 |
| Maintenance | Dormant | Maintained | Dormant |
| Setup difficulty | easy | moderate | hard |
| Complexity | 2/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Audience | ops devops | pm founder | developer |
Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.
Only works on Windows 7 and Windows 10, no support for macOS or Linux.
easyPing is a small desktop widget that scans your local network and tells you which IP addresses are currently in use. If you've ever needed to set up a new device on your network and want to avoid picking an address that's already taken, this tool gives you a quick visual snapshot of what's available. The tool works by pinging the addresses on your local area network (LAN) to see which ones respond. When you run it, it sends out these check-in signals and then displays the results in a simple interface, so you can see exactly which devices are connected and occupying addresses. It's built using Python and a graphical interface toolkit called PyQt5, which is why it runs as a visual desktop app rather than a text-only command line tool. This is useful for anyone managing a home or small office network. For example, if you are setting up a new printer, a security camera, or a server, you usually need to assign it a specific IP address. Instead of guessing or manually checking each device, you can run this widget to find a free address. IT support staff or hobbyists tinkering with smart home devices would find it handy for avoiding network conflicts. To run it, you can either download a ready-to-go Windows executable file or run it directly from the source code if you have Python installed. One notable limitation is that it currently only works on Windows 7 and Windows 10. Beyond that, the README doesn't go into much detail about advanced features or scanning speed, so it appears to be a straightforward, no-frills utility designed for a specific task.
easyPing is a small Windows desktop widget that scans your local network by pinging addresses and shows you which IP addresses are in use and which are available. It helps you pick a free IP when setting up new devices like printers or cameras.
Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2019-11-26).
The README does not mention a license, so the terms of use are unclear and you should contact the author before relying on it.
Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.
Mainly ops devops.
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