π§ Bjorn Detector
August 26, 2026 Β· View on GitHub
Bjorn Detector detects Bjorn device on the local network, displays its IP address, and allows you to initiate an SSH session with a single click on Bjorn Icon. The red dot is moving around the radar while he looks for Bjorn.
π Table of Contents
β¨ Features
- Automatic Network Detection: Continuously checks for the device
bjorn.homeon the local network. - Interactive SSH Launcher: When
bjorn.homeis detected, click the Bjorn icon to automatically launch an SSH terminal connected to Bjornβs IP address. - IP Display: Shows the IP address of
bjorn.homeupon detection. - Seamless Bjorn Installation: Facilitates installation of Bjorn by connecting to the device via SSH.
π Prerequisites
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Python: 3.9+
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PyQt6: 6.7.0+
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Linux:
sudo apt-get install -y libegl1 libpulse0
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π οΈ Installation
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Clone the Repository:
git clone https://github.com/infinition/bjorn-detector.git cd bjorn-detector -
Create a Virtual Environment
python -m venv venv -
Activate the Virtual Environment
On Unix or MacOS:
source venv/bin/activateOn Windows:
.\venv\Scripts\activate- or
powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1 -
Upgrade pip
python -m ensurepip pip install --upgrade pip -
Install Dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt- Deactivate the Virtual Environment
When you're done, deactivate the environment:
deactivate
π Usage
π΅οΈ Scan for Bjorn Device
Run the main script:
python bjorn-detector.py
This will scan your network and find Bjorn device, One-Click Bjorn to start SSH session.
π Command-Line Arguments
You can customize the behavior using the following arguments:
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--timeout: timeout in seconds. Must be between 10 to 300.python bjorn-detector.py --timeout 10 -
--identity-file, --i: Identity file used to connect device if set on install. Defaults to None.python bjorn-detector.py --identity-file identity-file.pem- Must be a Valid OpenSSH Key File
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--log-level: Set the logging level (INFO or DEBUG).python bjorn-detector.py --log-level DEBUG
π Example Usage
python bjorn-detector.py
π Logging
Logs are maintained in logs/bjorn-detector.log with rotating file handlers to prevent excessive file sizes.
Log Levels:
INFO: General operational messages.
DEBUG: Detailed diagnostic information.
π« Contact
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Report Issues: Via GitHub.
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Guidelines:
- Follow ethical guidelines.
- Document reproduction steps.
- Provide logs and context.
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Author: infinition
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GitHub: infinition/bjorn-detector
π Stargazers
π License
2024 - Bjorn is distributed under the MIT License. For more details, please refer to the LICENSE file included in this repository.