NodeIntel

NodeIntel is a self-hosted, real-time surveillance and telemetry dashboard. It connects remote client devices (phones, tablets, laptops) to a secure admin console, broadcasting live video, audio, GPS location, and system telemetry over a unified WebSocket/WebRTC layer.

Architecture

• Target Node (Client): The device capturing sensor data. Delivered as a lightweight web app that runs in any modern browser.
• Admin Console (Deck): A centralized, secure dashboard used to view the live video feeds, listen to audio, send voice commands, and track targets on a live GPS map.
• WebSocket Relay (Server): A Node.js backend acting as the signaling and relay server for real-time data and commands.

External Deployment

NodeIntel is designed to run securely over the internet without complex firewall rules using Tailscale and Cloudflare.

• Tailscale Funnel: Exposes the local Node.js WebSocket relay server to the public internet securely.
• Cloudflare Pages: Hosts the static frontend interface (Client and Admin Deck), which automatically routes its connections to the Tailscale Funnel.

Security

NodeIntel utilizes FIDO2 Passkeys alongside a 4-digit PIN for strong two-factor authentication on the admin panel, with all credentials stored locally.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone and Install:

   git clone https://github.com/omwardhanM/NodeIntel.git
   cd NodeIntel
   npm install

2. Generate Local SSL Certificates (Required for local sensor access):

   openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:2048 -keyout key.pem -out cert.pem -days 365 -nodes -subj "/CN=NodeIntel"

3. Start the Relay Server:

   npm start

4. Connect:

   • Local Network: https://<YOUR_LOCAL_IP>:3000
   • Admin Console: https://<YOUR_LOCAL_IP>:3000/admin (Default PIN: 0192)

Production Deployment (Cloudflare + Tailscale)

1. Start a Tailscale funnel on your server: tailscale funnel --bg 3001
2. Deploy the public/ folder to Cloudflare Pages.
3. Access your app via the Cloudflare Pages URL (e.g., https://nodeintel.pages.dev). The frontend automatically routes WebSockets to your Tailscale Funnel.