Modbus Workbench

A comprehensive desktop application for configuring, testing, and monitoring Modbus devices. Built with Tauri, Rust, React, and TypeScript for cross-platform compatibility and high performance.

Internet of Things (IoT)TypeScriptMIT

Abstract

Modbus Workbench is an open-source Internet of Things (IoT) project. A comprehensive desktop application for configuring, testing, and monitoring Modbus devices. Built with Tauri, Rust, React, and TypeScript for cross-platform compatibility and high performance. Desktop toolkit for configuring, testing, and monitoring Modbus TCP/RTU devices. Built with Tauri, React, and TypeScript for a lightweight, cross-platform experience. It is built using TypeScript. Key capabilities include: Multi-protocol Modbus (TCP & RTU) with persistent workspace settings; Device registry with register mapping, bulk import/export, and diagnostics; Live register Monitor view with density, search, status filters, and pinned watch-lists for large maps. The complete source code is publicly available on GitHub under the MIT License, making it a useful reference for students building an Internet of Things (IoT) mini project or final-year project.

1. Introduction

Desktop toolkit for configuring, testing, and monitoring Modbus TCP/RTU devices. Built with Tauri, React, and TypeScript for a lightweight, cross-platform experience.

2. Objective

A comprehensive desktop application for configuring, testing, and monitoring Modbus devices. Built with Tauri, Rust, React, and TypeScript for cross-platform compatibility and high performance.

This project demonstrates how TypeScript can be applied to a real-world Internet of Things (IoT) problem.

3. Key Features / Modules

  • Multi-protocol Modbus (TCP & RTU) with persistent workspace settings
  • Device registry with register mapping, bulk import/export, and diagnostics
  • Live register Monitor view with density, search, status filters, and pinned watch-lists for large maps
  • Real-time analyzer powered by ECharts plus traffic capture for debugging
  • Grid/list workspace browser that remembers your view, and per-slave register-type recall
  • Rich logging, dark/light theming, and keyboard-friendly UI
  • Ships as a native desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • In-app auto-updater with a manual "Check for updates" button on the About page

4. Technology Stack

TypeScript

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

  • Node.js (LTS) and npm / yarn / pnpm
  • VS Code or any code editor
  • Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/inowio/modbus-workbench.git
cd modbus-workbench
git clone https://github.com/inowio/modbus-workbench.git
cd modbus-workbench
npm install
npm run tauri dev

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

  • Add a mobile dashboard using Blynk or Firebase
  • Store readings in a cloud database for history charts
  • Add alerts via SMS / Telegram when thresholds are crossed

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

  1. Which microcontroller / board and sensors are used and why?
  2. How does the device send data (Wi-Fi, MQTT, HTTP, Bluetooth)?
  3. Where is the sensor data stored and visualised?
  4. How is power consumption managed?
  5. How would you secure the device and its communication?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by inowio and published on GitHub under the MIT License. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.

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