https://github.com/kfn-d0/net_collector

simple tool in c++ to collect basic network data to be used in another project
https://github.com/kfn-d0/net_collector

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simple tool in c++ to collect basic network data to be used in another project

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/kfn-d0/net_collector
• Owner: kfn-d0
• Created: 2026-05-03T13:55:13.000Z (2 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2026-05-03T18:53:11.000Z (2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-05-03T20:35:59.333Z (2 months ago)
• Topics: cpp, windows
• Language: C++
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• Size: 45.9 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
# Network Data Collector

A C++ tool designed to collect basic network metrics. This tool is specifically tailored for evaluating internet service provider (ISP) quality by measuring latency jitter, and packet loss across popular web services.



## Features

- **Multi-Site Monitoring**: Automatically tests connectivity to 21 platforms in batches of 5 for speed and efficiency:

  - **Search & Infrastructure**: Google, X (Twitter), Speed.cloudflare.com

  - **Social & Messaging**: TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram

  - **Streaming & Media**: YouTube, Fast.com (Netflix), Globo.com

  - **E-commerce & AI**: Mercado Livre, UOL, ChatGPT

  - **Gaming**: Steam, Roblox, Fortnite

  - **Music, Finance, Development, Education & Retail**: Spotify, Binance, GitHub, LinkedIn, Coursera, AliExpress

- **Robust Metrics Calculation**:

  - **Manual Latency Sampling**: Calculates Min, Average, and Maximum RTT directly from captured samples to ensure accuracy across different system languages.

  - **Jitter**: High-precision calculation of latency variation between consecutive pings.

  - **Packet Loss**: Tracks reliability with 20 packets per site.

- **Improved Performance**:

  - **Batch Processing**: Executes 5 tests concurrently, reducing total execution time by 3x.

  - **Live Feedback**: Includes a terminal spinner animation to indicate progress during data collection.

- **Smart Status Reporting**:

  - **Online**: Perfect connectivity.

  - **Degraded**: Responses received but with packet loss.

  - **Unreachable**: 100% packet loss/Timeout.

- **Dual Output**:

  - **Live Dashboard**: A clean, formatted terminal interface with proper column alignment.

  - **JSON Export**: Automatically saves structured results to `network_data.json`.

## Requirements

- **Operating System**: Windows 10/11

- **Compiler**: GCC (MinGW-w64)

- **Dependencies**: 

  - `Ws2_32.lib` (Windows Sockets)

  - `Iphlpapi.lib` (IP Helper API)

## Compilation

To compile the project with the application icon and optimizations, use the following commands:

```bash

# Compile the resource file (icon)

windres resource.rc -o resource.o

# Build the executable

g++ main.cpp resource.o -o net_collector.exe -O3 -static -lws2_32 -liphlpapi

```

*Note: The `-static` flag ensures the executable is portable and doesn't require external GCC DLLs.*

## Output Format

The tool generates a `network_data.json` file structured as follows:

```json

[

  {

    "domain": "google.com",

    "status": "online",

    "latency": {

      "min": 15.0,

      "avg": 18.5,

      "max": 25.0

    },

    "jitter": 1.25,

    "packet_loss": 0

  }

]

```

## License

This project is open-source and intended for personal network diagnostic use.