we good! note its working check da ip

vitallink/Dockerfile

@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ FROM python:3.11-slim
 RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
     curl \
     build-essential \
+    bluez \
+    bluetooth \
+    libbluetooth-dev \
+    libdbus-1-dev \
     && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
 
 # Install Node.js

vitallink/backend/server.py

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ VitalLink Backend API
 FastAPI server for managing patients, wristbands, and real-time data
 """
 
+import os
+import socket
 from fastapi import FastAPI, WebSocket, HTTPException
 from fastapi.middleware.cors import CORSMiddleware
 from pydantic import BaseModel
@@ -16,6 +18,37 @@ from collections import defaultdict
 from triage_engine import TriageEngine, VitalSigns, TriageLevel, triage_from_vitals
 from database import VitalLinkDatabase
 
+# ============================================================================
+# NETWORK UTILITIES
+# ============================================================================
+
+
+def get_host_ip():
+    """
+    Returns the actual LAN IP address.
+    Priority:
+    1. HOST_IP environment variable (from docker-compose)
+    2. Automatic detection via socket
+    3. Fallback to localhost
+    """
+    # 1. Check Environment Variable (The "Single Place")
+    env_ip = os.getenv("HOST_IP")
+    if env_ip:
+        return env_ip
+
+    # 2. Auto-detect LAN IP
+    try:
+        # We don't actually connect, just check how we WOULD connect to Google
+        s = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_DGRAM)
+        s.settimeout(0)
+        s.connect(("8.8.8.8", 1))
+        ip = s.getsockname()[0]
+        s.close()
+        return ip
+    except Exception:
+        return "127.0.0.1"
+
+
 # ============================================================================
 # LIFESPAN MANAGEMENT
 # ============================================================================
@@ -25,18 +58,24 @@ from database import VitalLinkDatabase
 async def lifespan(app: FastAPI):
     # Startup
     global db
+
+    # GET THE IP
+    host_ip = get_host_ip()
+
     print("=" * 80)
-    print("VitalLink Backend API Started")
+    print(f"VitalLink Backend API Started on {host_ip}")
     print("=" * 80)
 
     # Initialize database
     db = VitalLinkDatabase("vitallink.db")
     await db.initialize()
 
-    print("API Documentation: http://localhost:8000/docs")
-    print("WebSocket Endpoint: ws://localhost:8000/ws")
-    print("Database: vitallink.db")
+    # Print useful clickable links for the developer
+    print(f"API Documentation: http://{host_ip}:8000/docs")
+    print(f"Frontend Dashboard: http://{host_ip}:5173")
+    print(f"WebSocket Endpoint: ws://{host_ip}:8000/ws")
     print("=" * 80)
+
     yield
     # Shutdown
     if db:

vitallink/docker-compose.yml

@@ -1,15 +1,20 @@
-version: '3.8'
-
 services:
   vitallink:
     build: .
-    ports:
-      - "8000:8000"
-      - "5173:5173"
-      - "5174:5174"
     volumes:
-      - ./wristband_config.yaml:/app/simulator/wristband_config.yaml
+      - ./wristband_config.yaml:/app/wristband_config.yaml
       - ./vitallink.db:/app/vitallink.db
+      - /var/run/dbus:/var/run/dbus  # D-Bus for Bluetooth
+      - /run/dbus:/run/dbus    
     environment:
       - HOST_IP=192.168.65.227  # Pi's IP
     restart: unless-stopped
+        
+    # BLUETOOTH ACCESS - ADD THESE:
+    privileged: true
+    network_mode: host
+    devices:
+      - /dev/bus/usb:/dev/bus/usb  # USB Bluetooth adapter
+    cap_add:
+      - NET_ADMIN
+      - SYS_ADMIN

vitallink/docker-start.sh

@@ -1,15 +1,24 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 
-# Backend
-python backend/server.py &
+# --- ADD THIS LINE ---
+# Add backend and simulator to Python path so imports work
+export PYTHONPATH=$PYTHONPATH:/app/backend:/app/simulator
 
-# Wristband system
+# 1. Start Backend
+echo "Starting Backend..."
+uvicorn backend.server:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000 &
+
+# 2. Wristband system
+echo "Starting Simulator..."
 python simulator/main_runner.py &
 
-# Dashboard
-cd frontend/dashboard && python -m http.server 5173 -d dist &
+# 3. Dashboard
+echo "Starting Dashboard on 5173..."
+cd frontend/dashboard && python -m http.server 5173 --bind 0.0.0.0 -d dist &
 
-# Kiosk
-cd frontend/kiosk && python -m http.server 5174 -d dist &
+# 4. Kiosk
+echo "Starting Kiosk on 5174..."
+cd /app/frontend/kiosk && python -m http.server 5174 --bind 0.0.0.0 -d dist &
 
+# Keep container running
 wait

vitallink/nuke-docker.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+echo "🔄 INITIATING REBUILD (PRESERVING DATABASE)..."
+
+# 1. Stop containers
+# Removed '--volumes' flag so named volumes aren't wiped inadvertently
+echo "🛑 Stopping containers..."
+docker compose down --remove-orphans
+
+# 2. DATABASE PRESERVATION
+# This section is now disabled to keep your data safe.
+# if [ -f "vitallink.db" ]; then
+#    echo "🗑️  Deleting database file (vitallink.db)..."
+#    rm vitallink.db
+# fi
+echo "💾 Database file (vitallink.db) preserved."
+
+# Optional: Still good to check for that directory error
+if [ -d "wristband_config.yaml" ]; then
+  echo "🗑️  Removing broken config directory..."
+  rm -rf wristband_config.yaml
+fi
+
+# 3. Prune Docker System
+# Removes stopped containers and unused networks to save space
+echo "🧹 Pruning Docker system..."
+docker system prune -f
+
+# 4. Rebuild everything from scratch
+# This ensures code changes (Python/React) are applied
+echo "🏗️  Rebuilding images (No Cache)..."
+docker compose build --no-cache
+
+# 5. Start it up
+echo "🚀 Launching VitalLink..."
+docker compose up -d
+
+echo "✅ DONE! System rebuilt, Database preserved. Access at:"
+# Print the IP for convenience
+hostname -I | awk '{print "http://" $1 ":5173"}'