StaxPing Classic is the original version of StaxPing — a lightweight, cross‑platform network diagnostics tool built in Rust.
This branch is now preserved as a legacy edition while the next‑generation Stax ecosystem is being developed.
The classic version remains available for historical reference, stability, and users who prefer the original workflow.
StaxPing began as a simple, unified replacement for tools like:
pingdigtraceroutecurl
It provided a clean, predictable CLI for DNS, ICMP, HTTP, and routing checks — all in one binary.
As the project grew, StaxPing started expanding into system monitoring, uptime tracking, and resource inspection.
To avoid becoming bloated, the project is now being split into multiple focused tools:
- StaxPing — network diagnostics
- StaxSpec — system specs & resource monitoring
- StaxDash — unified GUI dashboard (paid convenience layer)
This branch preserves the original tool before the ecosystem reboot.
The classic version of StaxPing was built on a few core ideas:
- Speed & Safety — Rust‑powered performance
- Predictability — consistent, readable output
- Cross‑Platform — Linux, Windows, macOS
- Zero Bloat — one binary, one job
- Professional Onboarding — EULA, config, capability checks
These principles continue in the new ecosystem, but with a cleaner, modular architecture.
| Version | Status | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| StaxPing Classic (v0.x) | Legacy |
Original all‑in‑one network tool |
| StaxPing 2.x | In Dev |
Modular rewrite with updater + ecosystem support |
| Stax Ecosystem | Planned |
StaxPing + StaxSpec + StaxDash |
The classic version was the seed of what is now becoming the Stax SysAdmin Toolkit — a suite of small, sharp, local‑first tools with a premium GUI layer.
The new architecture lives on the main branch and in separate repos:
staxping(network diagnostics)staxspec(system specs)staxdash(GUI dashboard)stax(central registry + ecosystem docs)
This branch remains frozen as a reference point.
wget https://github.com/ZFordDev/StaxPing/releases/download/V0.1.0/staxping_0.1.0_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i staxping_0.1.0_amd64.debDownload from the Releases page.
PATH handling is automatic on first run.
Classic Resources:
config.json(first‑run setup)- DNS, ICMP, HTTP, traceroute modules
- EULA onboarding flow
New Ecosystem:
- StaxPing 2.x (main branch)
- StaxSpec (system monitoring)
- StaxDash (GUI dashboard)
- Central registry (
stax.toml)
Created and maintained by ZFordDev.
Thanks to early users who shaped the original tool and inspired the ecosystem reboot.
If StaxPing Classic helped you diagnose a network issue or learn Rust CLI design:
- ⭐ Star the repo to help others discover it
- ☕ Support on Ko‑Fi: https://ko-fi.com/zforddev