> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.netmap.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.netmap.dev/product-introduction/what-is-netmap.md). # What Is NetMap? NetMap is a self-hosted application for mapping and monitoring networks. It combines inventory, topology, device health, service checks, IP address management, syslog/firewall event search, exports, and administration in one browser interface. The application is intended for network administrators, homelab operators, security analysts, and support teams that need a local operational source of truth. NetMap is packaged as a single Docker container running nginx, a React single-page application, FastAPI, uvicorn, SQLite, syslog listeners, and background workers. ## What Problem It Solves Small and medium networks often end up split across spreadsheets, router pages, monitoring tools, firewall logs, and memory. NetMap gives operators one place to track devices, topology, IP address usage, service health, and security events. ## What It Includes * Inventory for network devices. * Topology graph for devices, groups, sites, and links. * nmap discovery and scheduled discovery observations. * Monitoring summaries, history, and service checks. * IPAM for subnets, reservations, DHCP leases, and conflicts. * Syslog/firewall event ingestion and search. * User, role, SSO, notification, backup, and diagnostic administration. * REST API access through API keys. ## Deployment Model The verified production deployment is the all-in-one Docker image. NetMap does not require a separate database service in the documented deployment; it uses SQLite files under `/app/data`. ## Where To Go Next * [Features](/product-introduction/features.md) * [Architecture](/product-introduction/architecture.md) * [Quick Start](/installation/quick-start.md) * [API Keys](/api/api-keys.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.netmap.dev/product-introduction/what-is-netmap.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.