[Feature] Add support for parsing WiFi from NetworkManager

[Stetsed]

So, currently if you want to use jc to get your connections you can only do it with connections that have already been made. I want to be able to implement it so I can get a list of all WiFi networks and then select from that list.You can get the data for all available networks with the "nmcli -t device wifi list" command which will output it in lines like the one below with the * meaning it's in use, next being the MAC, after that being Network Name, Mode, Channel, Rate, Signal, Bars, and security. And it's split by the : charachters where \ is used to escape for the MAC adress I hope this can be implemented as it would be useful.

* :AA\:AA\:AA\:AA\:AA\:AA:go_away:Infra:40:270 Mbit/s:25:▂___:WPA2

[Stetsed]

(I will also look into submitting a pull request if I can get a good enough understanding of the code)

[kellyjonbrazil]

Right on - this sounds like a good addition! Let me know if you need any help.

[Stetsed]

@kellyjonbrazil thanks for the belief but honestly this code is going straight over my head so I don’t think I will be able to do it I do apologize. I will just wait until hopefully it’s implemented.(I might try another day again but I just spent 30 min on it and I have deleted my stuff 5 times now)

[kellyjonbrazil]

I don't mind helping out on this - I think this could be a really good starter project for you.

1. Create a fork of the dev branch.
2. Add the parser name to the jc/lib.py file
3. Next, copy and rename this template file to the jc/parsers folder: https://github.com/kellyjonbrazil/jc/blob/master/jc/parsers/foo.py
4. Use that template file as a guide and give it your best shot. Maybe try using split() on colons.
5. Create a Pull Request and I'll check out the code and help you out even if your code is not working.

Since this is a fairly easy parser it could be a fun project and I'll make sure you get it working.

[Stetsed]

Thanks, I’ll try it within the next few days. I’m not really used to Python so that’s why I’m stumbling but I’ll definetley try :D

[Stetsed]

@kellyjonbrazil Your saying make a new parser but I see there is already a parser for nmcli, shouldn't I add it to that instead of starting from scratch? Or should I make one like nmcli-wifi or something similar

[kellyjonbrazil]

Ah yes, you are right. Basically we would create a new function to parse this output within the existing parser. Then in the parse() function create a way to detect the output and call the new function.

[Stetsed]

@kellyjonbrazil I do apologize that I haven't updated this in a while I have had some stuff due to studying and now graduation. I hope to be able to atleast create a draft this week for you to look at. Apologies for taking so long.

[r-darwish]

I might be able to help but I don't have any Linux installation that uses network manager, so I'll need some examples for output